Fluid Power & Systems and Air-Tech 2016 attract biggest visitor numbers to date

26 April, 2016

• Precision: All components have been re-engineered to allow for a tolerance reduction to achieve higher uniformity between elements. In addition we have an internal auto compensating system that removes the dependency from the pressure difference between elements.

• Modular: Each elements is a single independent unit.

• Configurable: Each element can have valves added and other modular elements with a CETOP NG6, ISO 4401-03-02-0-05 interface.

• Expandable: The system can be improved by adding new divider elements on to an existing flow divider.

• Simple: The completed flow divider is a complete compact manifold system and is easy to install.

M&R Hydraulics

M&R Hydraulics introduced Hy-Pro Vac-U-Dry vacuum dehydrators to its range at Fluid Power & Systems. The company reports that hydraulic and lube oil fluid contamination causes 75 per cent of all hydraulic component and bearing failures. Companies can now increase plant reliability with the Vac-U-Dry vacuum dehydration unit.

The VUD series vacuum dehydrator can optimise the balance between heat, vacuum and process design to rapidly remove free, emulsified and dissolved water and gas. Vac-U-Dry dehydrators are also equipped with high efficiency filtration to remove particulate contamination.

Metal Work UK Ltd.

One of the newest solutions offered by Metal Work UK Ltd., the EB 80 electro-pneumatic system, was displayed on its stand at this year’s Fluid Power & Systems exhibition. The possible combinations of the system are many, and they can be obtained using a small number of basic components. In order to achieve this objective, a single size of small yet high performance valves to cover the vast majority of applications was conceived. A single electronic control unit is provided when supplying 12 VDC or 24 VDC valves with multi-pole cables or with a fieldbus for each protocol. All EB 80 versions come with an efficient diagnostic system.

[Metal Work pic caption] EB 80 electro-pneumatic system.

[subhead] Schwer Fittings

One of Schwer Fittings’ main features on its stand at this year’s Fluid Power & Systems exhibition was its recently introduced DNV-certified range of u2-Lok twin ferrule fittings. The u2-Lok fittings are delivered assembled and read to use. High safety levels are ensured, even when working at high pressure, in a vacuum or with vibration. Deforming in a spring-like manner, the back ferrule dampens the tube line vibrations. It also prevents the transference of tightening torque from the nut to the front ferrule.

Schwer Fittings also introduced its new Swaging Guidelines and Technical Information booklet, providing handy information about everything from maximum working pressures to measuring hose assemblies and testing.

Service Hydraulics

At Fluid Power & Systems, Service Hydraulics introduced its distributorship deal with Hi-Lok Corporation, which manufactures products in three main areas; tube fittings, valves and modules. Hy-Lok quality-control system ensures the company can produce components to the same level of quality time after time. The Hy-Lok product range meets standards such as ISO-9001:2008, OHSAS 1800 (safety) and ISO14001 (Environment). Hy-Lok invests over 4 per cent of its total annual turnover into research and development.

SMC

Fluid control and automation specialists SMC is beginning the work of following up hundreds of enquiries collected after Fluid Power & Systems. A 20-strong team were busy on all three days, demonstrating SMC’s most innovative products across 32 display panels. Many of those panels were dynamic, allowing visitors to see the products in action.