The industry’s main event

03 March, 2020

The variety and scope of both Forum programmes for 2020 is extremely exciting, adding real value. The combination of leading manufacturing events, with a highly engaging seminar programme, will give visitors a genuine opportunity to keep abreast of the latest industry developments.

Biggest event to date

DFA Media’s commercial director, Ryan Fuller, commented: “The whole team at DFA Media are looking forward to what promises to be our biggest co-located event yet, with more exhibitors and more extensive floor space than ever before, together with the brand new Digitalisation and Engineering Forums. The industry niches these exhibitions represent are rapidly evolving technologically, and this event will provide visitors with the ideal opportunity to learn more about these recent developments and how they could potentially prove to be of major value and benefit to their businesses. We very much look forward to welcoming both our exhibitors and visitors to the industry’s main event in April.”

Fluid Power & Systems 2021 exhibitor taster

Just some of the many companies exhibiting at Fluid Power & Systems 2021 include:

 Abdex/Uniflex

Abdex will promote a brand-new range of Uniflex machines at Fluid Power & Systems, including the Uniflex HM400 machine with a large 300mm opening without dies. Abdex comments that this machine is very effective for crimping large bore hoses. The company adds that it will demonstrate why Uniflex machines offer the lowest cost of ownership with the best return on investment. Abdex will also display its full range of hoses from C02 and the 4000 bar ultra-high-pressure Parker Polyflex hoses. Additionally, the company will display its new-design P160 test rig with data logging software and will launch its UG20 and UG32 low-cost greased machines at the show. All machines and hoses are offered with independent BFPA training courses to include the brand-new Hydrostatic Proof Pressure Testing Course.

 AirTAC

AirTAC is a global leader in pneumatic automation. AirTAC was founded in 1988 in Taiwan, and in 2008 established its headquarters in Europe, in Italy: ATC Italia srl manages the European market. Over the years, AirTAC has grown exponentially, becoming one of the most important producers of pneumatic equipment. The company’s product range has also grown as well, and today it can offer a full range of pneumatic components, such as air treatments, control components (valves and solenoid valves) and actuators. AirTAC comments that its actuator range includes all ISO cylinders available on the market, together with compact and micro-cylinders and a full range of manipulation actuators such as slide tables, guided cylinders and grippers. The company states that what makes it the best partner for machines builders is the unbeatable quality/price ratio it offers: AirTAC designs and produces 95% of its product components internally, including linear guides.

 Alfagomma UK

Alfagomma says it is committed to: producing high-quality integrated fluid handling systems; guaranteeing high performance products; meeting customer requirements; delivering quality excellence exceeding international standards; continuous improvement and innovation; keeping a global presence and supporting its loyal customer base and creating collaborative, long-term partnerships with strategic customers.

 Approved Hydraulics Ltd

Approved Hydraulics Ltd, formed in 1985, will be exhibiting some of its key products at the show this year. These will include:

• BINI rotary couplings (a new product range for 2020) are typically used in high-pressure continuous rotating, multiple oil passageways applications such as cranes and grapples.

• Scanreco radio remote control systems are supplied both from stock and also as part of a wide range of bespoke systems made for OEMs and end users. Fully programmable, these proportional systems are used extensively in sectors such as rail, forestry, marine and construction.