The industry’s main event

03 March, 2020

 OP Srl

The long and reliable operational life of hydraulic system components depends not just on the quality of the equipment, but also on the way the tubes and hoses are assembled. At Fluid Power & Systems, OP Srl will present a wide range of products, suitable for process hoses and tubes from A to Z. In particular, visitors will have the chance to test first-hand the company’s volume crimper Tubomatic V59ES (up to 1’’ six spirals – 1’’1/4 four spirals). This machine is provided with a 7’’ colour touch-screen PLC control, back limit switch and patented quick-change tool. For rigid tubes processing, OP Srl comments that its multifunctional unit Center Junior is an effective solution for carrying out all operations using only one machine: cutting, internal and external deburring, bending, DIN2353 rings pre-assembling and 37deg flaring of rigid tubes in stainless (AISI 316 TI) and carbon steel (ST 37.4), Ø 6 - 42 mm and up to 4 mm thickness.

 Schwer Fittings Ltd

For more than 25 years, Warrington-based Schwer Fittings Ltd has continued to develop and innovate as a specialist in stainless steel connection technology. The company offers a wide range of fittings, including: single and twin ferrule compression fittings; hose-end fittings: interlock, (BSP, NPT, metric, & JIC); hydraulic adapters (BSP, NPT metric & JIC); screwed fittings and valves. All products are traceable from the raw material, through the production centres to the end user. Schwer produces quality items at competitive prices. Manufacturing in Europe (Germany, Slovakia, Poland and Czech Republic) with more than 70 CNC machines, gives the company close control over production output and quality standards. Visit Schwer’s stand to find examples of all its ranges. Staff on hand will also be pleased to answer any questions you may have.

 Sleeve It Ltd

Sleeve It is now manufacturing Fire Sleeve in the UK. Sleeve It Fire Sleeve is manufactured from 'E' glass fibre yarn knitted to form a sleeve and coated with high-grade silicone elastomer rubber. Fire Sleeve is a very flexible sleeving designed to protect wires, cables and hoses from high ambient temperatures. It can offer continuous protection at an operating temperature of 250degC and it claimed to be able to withstand a molten metal splash at 1200degC. Sleeve It’s range of high-temperature products includes glass fibre-braided sleeving, Aero-style and industrial Fire Sleeve, Flex guard Hose Burst, exhaust basalt sleeve and fireboards. Sleeve It Ltd was established in 2003. The company comments that it has grown through innovation and customer service, and prides itself on offering competitive technical solutions to customers’ problems. Sleeve It customers come from many industries, including energy supply, automotive, aerospace, military and marine.

 SMC Pneumatics UK

With over 1500 R&D engineers located at key sites around the world, new product development and product improvement, the SMC Corporation is a global leader in pneumatic technology. This means SMC’s product portfolio has rapidly expanded to include a growing range of non-pneumatic components including electric drives, controls, and both temperature and static control equipment. With over 12,000 standard products, available in more than 700,000 variant forms SMC says it can help increase productivity, reduce costs while