The 2008 IFPEX event takes place at the NEC, Birmingham, from 22-24 April. Pre-registration is now available at www.ifpex08.com/ifpex07/show_link13.asp - and the following preview will help you to plan your visit.
Coleman Hydraulics (www.colemanhydraulics.co.uk) will be showing new and reconditioned hydraulic pumps, motors and valves. In order to satisfy all of its customers' requirements, the company has fully qualified service engineers that can both install and service hydraulic systems, whether on site or in its own fully equipped workshop. Due to continual investment, Coleman Hydraulics can now offer a full recondition service for hydraulic cylinders up to 24inch bore x 40inch stroke. Coleman Hydraulics is an authorised sales and service agent for Sauer Danfoss and Kawasaki precision machinery, including Staffa hydraulic motors; in addition the company is a repair agent for Eaton Vickers hydraulic pumps. In-house skills and facilities enable a full repair service to be provided for Rexroth, Commercial, Hydromatic, Linde, Volvo and Denison equipment.
The Transnordic Group (www.transnordic.uk.com) is a UK manufacturer of mobile hydraulic valves and will be showcasing a selection of diverter, circuit and mobile valves with flow rates from 5-300ltr and maximum working pressure up to 350bar. Transnordic has an experienced and highly innovative design team that can create a valve product specific to your system requirements. Technical assistance is available both pre- and post-purchase to ensure customers get the exact valve they need and, to help through the initial installation, Nordic also offers excellent after sales service. The Transnordic Group is also the sole UK distributor of Nordhydraulic control valves. The design of Nordhydraulic valves offers hydraulic systems designers many opportunities to optimise function and control from the wide range of different valve types and spool sections available. The Nordic Group will also be showcasing the Scanreco RS220 complete remote control system for proportional control of truck/loader cranes.
SECC Hydraulics (www.se-coupling.co.uk) provides new and innovative threadless pipe joining technology for push-together connecting hydraulic hoses and pipes to other hoses, pipes and manifold systems without any constraints of either pressure of diameter. SECC's technology offers easy visual verification of connection and is said to significantly reduce assembly time when compared with existing threaded technology.
E J Bowman (www.ejbowman.co.uk) will be exhibiting its range of hydraulic oil coolers at IFPEX 2008. The company has been manufacturing heat exchangers since 1919 and exports products worldwide. Depending on oil flow rates, the heat dissipation varies from 1kW up to 800kW. Heat exchangers can be supplied in one-, two- or three-pass assemblies with a large variety of body, end covers and seal materials available. The heat exchangers can also be used in marine or mining environments and are suitable for water/water applications together with a range of other fluids. An in-house computer programme enables quotations to be provided over the telephone. The majority of units are kept in stock and can generally be despatched within seven working days or less from order.
BYPY Hydraulics & Transmissions (www.bypy.co.uk) will be exhibiting the following products: Eaton Char-lynn's impressive range of motors and medium- and heavy-duty transmission pumps; Vickers directional valves; Casappa's superb Polaris, Wispa and Kappa pumps and motors; a selection of Walvoil's innovative monoblock and sectional valves, diverter valves and joysticks; Brevini's exceptional range of TP3 modular powerpacks; Hydr-app PTO gearboxes and electro-magnetic clutches; and AKG's range of air blast coolers (suitable for both mobile and industrial applications). There will also be demonstrations of BYPY's cooler sizing selection software. BYPY offers customers the reliability and convenience of a single-source supplier for complete packages as well as individual components, plus a bespoke design service for specific requirements.
Gates Hydraulics (www.gates.com) will be showing a full range of ergonomic and cost-competitive cutting and crimping machines, as well as its large range of Constant Pressure Hoses. This range comprises both wire-braid (MXK) and spiral-wire (EFGXK) hoses that perform under the same pressure regardless of the inside diameter. In addition, Gates will also present its range of special high-temperature hoses. Recommended for high-pressure hydraulic lines, these hoses are suitable for use on many types of machinery and other applications where heat threatens the hose's life. The stand will also highlight the synergy and co-operation between Gates, a worldwide hose specialist, and EMB, a leader in metal design. With their combined expertise, Gates and EMB say they offer a total fluid power transmission service for mobile and industrial applications.
JORC Industrial (www.jorc.nl) produces compressed air condensate management products. The product range includes all types of condensate drains ranging from timer-controlled to zero-air-loss types (electronically controlled, magnetically controlled and pneumatically controlled), oil/water separators and air-saving products. The company's latest product is the KAPTIV, a new electronic zero-air-loss drain. The KAPTIV includes an anti-air-lock feature, potential-free alarm systems and a new SMS texting service interval prompting service. The KAPTIV incorporates a visual display feature indicating operating status.
Fairway Hydraulics (www.fairway-hydraulic.co.uk) supplies hydraulic systems and components in the UK. The company says its innovative approach and manufacturing experience has involved it in a variety of interesting projects and applications in a diverse range of industries. It takes a combined approach with both designing and developing systems to satisfy today’s technically demanding and time-critical environment. Power packs incorporate brands such as Vickers, Bosch-Rexroth and Parker. All systems are designed and built in-house, and supported by a complete installation and commissioning service. Fairway Hydraulics is a distributor for Integrated Hydraulics, which designs, manufactures and supplies hydraulic screw-in cartridge valves and hydraulic integrated circuits (manifold blocks).
FPE (www.fpe-ltd.co.uk) will be promoting its Mobile Plant Seal Kits as well as its large range of hydraulic seals and associated products. The company provides non-OEM seal kits for heavy plant such as Komatzu, JCB, Hiab and Liebherr. Included in the range are seal kits for mini diggers, industrial kits and bespoke O ring kits. FPE aims to provide a service to its customers that is second to none. With over 50,000 part numbers on stock, the sales team is able to quote immediately and advise with technical information and other queries. An order placed before 5:45pm will be dispatched the same day.
Aircomp by Stampotecnica (www.aircomp.it) specialises in developing and manufacturing a complete programme of pneumatic components, which are distinguished by their being extensively produced from plastic technopolymer. The company offers a full pneumatic range including microregulators (1/8-1/4inch) and modular FRL air preparation units from 1/4 to 1inch, along with relevant accessories. A comprehensive valves programme covers mini-valves, manually-, mechanically- and pneumatically-operated valves, and solenoid valves (1/8-1/4nch), and a new multi-pole valve system for drive control. In addition, the company offers ISO 6431 cylinders and compact cylinders featuring technopolymer end-caps, plus ISO 6432 mini-cylinders, short-stroke cylinders and fixings. The latest introductions are a line of plastic fittings and flow regulators.
Hydroscand (www.hydroscand.co.uk) will be exhibiting a large range of hydraulic products. Hose and fittings capable of working up to SAE100R15 pressures, compression fittings to DIN 2353 available in both mild and stainless steel, and push-to-connect couplings will be shown. The company will also use the show to launch a comprehensive range of industrial hoses. Complementing this will be a selection from its existing hose and tube assembly equipment. Also on show will be our range of thermoplastic hoses including new developments for the marine and fork lift markets. Produced using patented machine technology, samples of formed steel pipe will also be shown. This method allows even small batch quantities to be manufactured at low cost.
The Hydraulic Centre (www.hydraulic-centre.com) is a UK distributor for Beijing Huade Hydraulic, jointly established with a major German hydraulic manufacturer. In addition, The Hydraulic Centre is a UK distributor for the Metaris range of piston and vane pumps, and a stockist of Vickers Hydraulic equipment including Pumps, vane cartridges, piston and vane motors, valves, solenoids and spares. As well as supplying new products, The Hydraulics Centre also has over 25 years' experience in reconditioning all types of hydraulic equipment. Repairs are carried out and products tested to the original manufacturer's specification. A testing service for proportional and servo valves is also available. The Hydraulics Centre provides off-the-shelf service exchange units on many models of Rexroth, Vickers and Racine pumps. The company's stores contain over £2,000,000 of spares to repair current and obsolete models. On-site service engineers are available for fault finding, installation and commissioning.
Items from Hydraulic System Products' (www.h-s-p.co.uk) four product groups will be shown. Hydraulic system test equipment comprises a variety of test plugs for installation anywhere in the system plus complementary test probes that are applied at random to take pressure and temperature readings or for fluid sampling. Other testers range from simple two-function units to microprocessor-based multi-function devices with data logging. In the hydraulic valves and pressure gauge components category are valves for flow and pressure control (in-line, cartridge and mini-cartridge series), plus pressure gauge protection valves, snubbers and multi-circuit isolation. Pressure and vacuum switches include a high-pressure type with an adjustable setpoint from 34-400bar. Also on show will be low-pressure bag filters suitable for 10 or 20bar operation with flows up to 380 l/min. Housings are manufactured in steel or stainless steel. Media is down to one micron with plain, beta rated, graded density and cartridge types.
IMM Hydraulics (UK) (www.immhydraulics.co.uk) is introducing a range of heat-shrink PVC caps to keep hose assemblies free from contamination (an attractive alternative to the normal plastic dust caps). These environmentally friendly caps are available with customised logos and in various colours, and only six sizes are required to cover the entire hydraulic fittings range. Also on show will be the full I.M.M. fluid conveying product range, including the respected commercial branded Hypress wire-braid and wire-spiral hydraulic hose and textile hose, all of which meet and exceed the main international standards (SAE, DIN, EN and ISO), fittings and flanges (BSP, JIC, ORFS, DIN, SAE, JIS, etc) in standard, multispiral and interlock series, pre-crimp fittings, ferrules, adaptors, QR couplings, assembly and hose testing/flushing machinery, along with associated fluid power products. All fittings ranges are one-piece and feature the new zinc plating treatment, guaranteeing improved corrosion resistance and offering an environmentally friendly process.
Hycon Limited (www.hycon.co.uk) is a leading supplier of hydraulic components to OEM manufacturers and the hydraulic resale industry. The company represents many leading hydraulic equipment manufacturers and supplies high-quality components at very competitive prices with quick off-the-shelf delivery. Hycon can also assist with circuit design and component specification to customers’ requirements. Products include pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, circuitry valves, electric and engine driven power packs, oil tanks, filters, drive couplings, etc. A 104-page full-colour catalogue is available upon request. Hycon represents Blb directional control valves, OMT bellhousings, drive couplings, oil tanks, filtration and heat exchangers, D&B and Bi.Effe inline circuit valves, Kladivar electric valves and diverters, Petrone gear pumps, Gasparini hand pumps, FBN filters, M&S motors, OMT oil tanks, bellhousings and drive couplings, Borelli gearboxes and many more leading brands.
Hydra-Perm-Co (www.hydra-perm.co.uk) will be promoting a comprehensive heavy-duty range of cast iron gear pumps, motors and rotary flow dividers manufactured by Permco Inc - USA. This range is used in both mobile and industrial applications with the added advantage that these units can be economically repaired on an endless basis. Sizes range from 6cc/rev up to 200cc/rev and working pressures of up to 310bar. To complement this product range Hydra-Perm-Co carries stocks of industrial valves such as pressure, flow control and directional control manufactured by Ponar-Wadowice of Poland. These were produced under license from Rexroth up to 1991 when the communist regime expired in Eastern Europe. The valves carry the same product codes as Rexroth. Other promoted products on Hydra-Perm-Co's stand will be mobile monoblock and sectional valves by VPS Brevini and CETOP manifold blocks by Euro-Fluid.
Micron Hydraulics (www.micron-hydraulics.co.uk) is an authorised service partner with Sauer Danfoss. The company undertakes the repair of hydraulics pumps, motors, gearboxes and cylinders, as well as supplying service engineers to install and commission repaired products, optimise the performance of machinery and carry out maintenance tasks in order minimise the length of time that hydraulic systems are out of action. Micron also offers bespoke training programmes designed specifically to clients' requirements.
VHS Hydraulic Components (www.hydraulic-components.net) will be exhibiting its portfolio of hydraulic products with a strong accent towards industrial. Highlights will be: Aron Cetop and modular valves; Hydr-app Mini Packs, bellhousing and couplings; Emmegi oil coolers; and Oil Technology (OT) hydraulic gear pumps and motors.
Keller (UK) (www.keller-pressure.co.uk) will highlight the new PA-22 PS, a compact, programmable, electronic pressure switch. This also has an analogue transducer output signal of 0.5-4.5V, enabling continuous monitoring of the measured process and switch control. Programmable switch functions can be used to activate alarms or control relays at the user's predetermined pressure levels. Pressure ranges of 0-4 bar to 0-400 bar are available over an operating temperature of -40 to +125degC. Wetted materials are 316L stainless steel, making the switch suitable for operation with wet and aggressive pressure media. The PA-22 PS has two independent NPN/PNP switches for Hi/Lo control functions. These are solid-state and therefore not subject to wear. The programmable functions for each switch are switching thresholds, hysteresis (window function), normally open/normally closed, and switching delay. The PA-22 PS has an IP67 enclosure rating and affords 1.5 times calibrated range overpressure protection.
Legris (www.legris.com) continues to develop its Transair rapid fit pipework system, with sizes ranging from 16.5-101mm diameter in both corrosion-resistant aluminium and stainless steel. The system is available for compressed air, process water and vacuum applications with all components interchangeable, reusable and guaranteed for 10 years. Transair is used almost exclusively to provide compressed air supplies to the UK production lines at Honda and Ford plus major print works such as Trinity Mirror and News International. Legris will also be showing a range of new low-pressure push-fit connections as part of its LF family in polymer, stainless steel and nickel-plated brass, together with compression fittings and connections in brass and stainless steel, function fittings, silencers and ball valves. Legris will also launch its advanced family of safety blowguns, together with pneumatic tubing featuring printed markers that count down to indicate the end of a reel.
Lee Products (www.leeproducts.co.uk) will be exhibiting several ranges of its fluid control components: microhydraulic components comprising Lee Plugs, restrictors, flow controls, nozzles, safety screens, check valves, relief valves, shuttle valves, solenoid valves and flow controls for high-pressure applications in commercial and military aircraft, spacecraft, down-hole oil tools, machine tools, industrial gas turbines and Formula One racing and World Rally cars. The company will also be highlighting its industrial microhydraulic (IMH) components comprising check valves, Betaplugs, safety screens, shuttle valves and restrictors for high-volume, low-cost applications in automotive, industrial and medical markets. Also on show will be products from Lee Products' subsidiary, Canyon Engineering: lubrication and scavenge pumps for aircraft and vehicle transmissions, hand pumps for aircraft ground use, gerotor pump elements and mated spool valve assemblies.
Metal Work Pneumatic (www.metalwork.co.uk) will be expressing its own, innovative ideas on pneumatic automation and energy saving. One highlight will be the HDM valve island, with its innovative features that allow different size cylinders to be powered from one island, through different sized valves. This product not only reduces air consumption, but each solenoid can run with a power supply of only 0.6W. Its IP65 rating also adds to the flexibility, meaning it can be mounted on the body of the machine without fear of water or dust damage. The ONE air preparation safety unit is also to be shown. A filter/regulator, shut-off valve, progressive start safety valve and pressure switch are all available in one rectangular block measuring just 200 x 150 x 107mm. All elements are controlled by one valve giving flow rates up to 4000 Nl/min with port sizes from 1/4 to 1inch BSP.
Pearson Hydraulics (www.pearson-hyds.co.uk) is a premier distributor for Sauer-Danfoss and Europower Hydraulics plus many more. A team of technically trained staff is available to design and install complete hydraulic projects from self-propelled mobile equipment to complex industrial systems, specify components or simply advise with solving system problems. The company also has comprehensive stocks of Sauer-Danfoss gear pumps/motors, torque motors, PVG proportional control valves. Vast stocks are held of Europower hydraulic hose and fittings, swaging machines, adaptors etc, complemented by a full range of industrial and engineering products, transmission products, test equipment, filtration, Loctite, clothing and much more.
Prevost (www.prevost.eu) claims to offer the most complete range of innovative products for use with compressed air that is available in the industry. Prevost's product offering includes: couplings (safety quick couplings, standard quick couplings, push-in couplings, express couplings, dual-cone or olive couplings), hose products (hose reels, spiral assemblies, bulk hose and fittings), OSHA-compliant blowguns, FRLs, and an energy-efficient aluminium or PVC piping system for routing compressed air throughout a shop. Prevost also offers other quality products and accessories including valves, water couplings, wash guns, and breathing air couplings. Prevost's says its innovative and durable products not only help companies improve safety, reliability, and productivity - they also improve their bottom line as well.
Wellman Robey (www.wellman-robey.com) will be exhibiting on stands P21 and P80. On stand P21 the company will demonstrate its ability to provide and service high-volume steam and hot water boilers. The spectrum of Wellman Robey's product range and service commitment covers energy-saving systems involving complete installations, energy surveys and design consultancy, hire boilers, installations and commissioning, repairs, conversions and upgrades, through to service and spares. Stand P80 will highlight Wellman Robey's hire boilers and a fully operational unit will be displayed. This sector of the business is rapidly expanding, with new units constantly joining the fleet. Hire boilers are available for long-term planned maintenance schedules or emergencies, where it is not unusual to be connected and running within 24 hours anywhere in the United Kingdom.
Pall Corporation (www.pall.com) is bringing its 'Catch the Wave' campaign to IFPEX 2008, promoting its Ultipleat SRT high-performance, long-service-life hydraulic and lube filters. Pall Ultipleat SRT (Stress Resistant Technology) filters have an innovative wave-shaped filter pleat design that allows more filter media to be packed into the filter element to provide a smaller, more economical package. Other benefits include the media's improved ability to retain contamination under stressful operating conditions, anti-static materials of construction to reduce the effect of electrostatic charge and the innovative 'Autopull' filter element change mechanism for quick, safe and simple element removal. Visitors to the stand can also challenge Pall's new electronic sizing programme to find the right filter choice.
Phoenix Hydraulic and Electrical Services (www.phoenixhydraulics.co.uk) supplies the hydraulic power unit building industry and hydraulic component distributors with a wide range of high-quality components sourced from Parker and a number of Italian companies. From Parker, the company supplies aluminium gear pumps, piston pumps, CETOP valves, filtration, cylinders, accumulators and hose and fittings. OMT products supplied include air blast oil coolers, CETOP manifolds, bellhousings, shaft couplings, aluminium and steel tanks, bearing supports, damping rods, and a wide range of tank accessories. From Oleotecnica, Phoenix supplies SAE flanges specialising in stainless steel. Other products include: ORTA low-cost monoblock lever valves and line-mounted valves; Borelli step-up gear boxes for pumps and step-down gearboxes for motors, plus mechanical and electro mechanical clutches; hand pumps and a wide range of other accessories.
Schwer Fittings (www.schwer.co.uk) will be displaying products from its range of high-quality, precise, stainless steel tube and hose fittings. With a focus on continuous improvement, quality and cutting-edge design, Schwer Fittings' products are subjected to strict quality controls throughout the production process. The company works to DIN and ISO standards and can provide 100 per cent material traceability. The product range includes: compression fittings, hose fittings and adapters, JIC fittings, twin-ferrule fittings, screwed fittings and valves. Most orders can be delivered next-day from its extensive stock in Warrington.
Lillbacka Powerco (www.hydrapower-dynamics.com) manufactures hose crimping, nut crimping and hose cutting machines under the brand Finn-Power. In the UK the company is represented by Hydrapower Dynamics Ltd in Birmingham. The Finn-Power machinery exhibited will show swaging capabilities ranging from 10-230mm and are available in hand pump, 12V, single-phase and three-phase applications. Finn-Power machinery features cutting-edge technology and includes visual swaging control with 200 memory recall, energy-efficient software that stops the machine when not in constant use.
Stauff UK (www.stauff.co.uk) will be focusing on a number of principal product groups at IFPEX. There will be details of the new materials available for specialist applications such as fire prevention and anti corrosion. In addition full information will be made available on two new ranges: Agri Clamps, a high-volume, low-cost multi-use clamp for the mobile market, and a new breed of reinforced lightweight clamps called the LBBU, for general-purpose applications. Stauff will also be highlighting its flexible hose and manipulated tube products, now gaining widespread approval across the defence and transport industries. Also on show will be new high-performance hoses for specialist applications.
Webtec Products (www.webtec.co.uk) will be displaying the RFIK200 reversible flow indicator kit, which is useful for servicing and commissioning hydraulic circuits on mobile machinery. This all-mechanical hydraulic tester measures flows from 10-200lpm, at pressures up to 420bar and temperatures between 20-110degC. The tester features Webtec's familiar built-in system loading valve with innovative Interpass internal safety disc protection. With reverse flow capability (measuring in the preferred direction only), this provides service engineers with quick, accurate and simple performance testing of pumps, motors, valves, cylinders and complete hydraulic circuits. Also on show will be the HPM110 handheld pressure meter, which is available in two pressure ranges (100 or 600bar), is accurate to 0.5 per cent FS and is capable of measuring dynamic pressure peaks at a scan rate of 10ms (100/sec). Additional features are continuous update min/max memory, back-light and zero reset.
Oerlikon Balzers Coating (www.oerlikon.com/balzers/uk) specialises in low-friction, hard, wear-resistant coatings, thereby assisting the engineering sector to increase productivity, improve performance, increase service life, improve reliability, and increase profitability. It achieves this through the ongoing development of its range of high-technology coatings such as BALINIT C, which is proving to be highly successful in the hydraulic and pneumatic component sectors. Manufacturers of hydraulic drives are designing systems that operate under higher pressures and speeds; BALINIT C is said to provide distinct advantages in these areas by its excellent running-in behaviour, low coefficient of friction and high hardness. Several of Oerlikon Balzers' coating specialists will available throughout the exhibition to provide advice on the most competitive coatings available to industry. They would be happy to discuss individual applications and provide an insight into how modern, highly technological coatings can deliver productivity and service life improvements.
Sealco International Ltd (www.sealco.co.uk) provides high-performance sealing products to the hydraulic and pneumatic markets. Its range of sealing products meets the requirements for all engineering applications. In 2006 the company incorporated the UK sales of OL Sealing Systems, giving it one of the UK's largest stocks of PTFE finished seals; non-stocked items can be produced within days. Sealco offers the following seal types: PTFE spring-energised, slipper seals, standard O rings, FEP, metal O and C rings.
PPK Services (www.ppkservices.co.uk) supplies new and replacement hydraulic cylinders throughout the UK. These are manufactured at its premises in Farnborough to meet customers' individual requirements. PPK also has full in-house cylinder service and repair facilities, and has a wide range of service exchange cylinders in stock for the municipal market. PPK Services is the sole UK distributor for the Pronal range of Flexible Separators and elastomer products. Furthermore, PPK is a Fawcett Christie-approved Accumulator Recertification centre. In nine years of trading, PPK Services have acquired a number of well known companies from within the industry, including F&W Industrial Supplies, Blackwater Hydraulics, and Hampshire Technical Supplies. Its trade counter offers a wide range of hydraulic-related components, including hose, fittings, valves, filters and oil. A van collection and delivery service is available on request.
MP Filtri (www.mpfiltri.com) designs and manufactures a range of hydraulic filtration products including high-, medium- and low-pressure filters. Spin-on filters are available in two working pressures, tank-mounted or inline. Off-line filtration units can be supplied as standard, or bespoke for individual needs. The company manufactures the LPA2, PML2 and CML2 particle counter range for hydraulic systems. Units can be fitted with moisture (RH) and temperature sensor, and bottle sampler options are available for LPA2 units. All products conform to ISO 4406 specification and also give results in NAS codes. Tank accessory products include plastic and metal filler breathers, level gauges and suction strainers, the innovative cut-to-length float level switch series and thermostatic drain plugs complete the accessories. The instrumentation line includes pressure and vacuum switches, transducers and transmitters. The company has recently launched a range of accumulators to complete the hydraulic filtration and associated product range.
CKD in partnership with BIBUS (UK) Limited (www.bibus.co.uk) have launched an expansion to their existing modular range of air preparation equipment, now with the capability to integrate control valves. This innovative modular concept enables machine builders to simplify their pneumatic controls and save time in the design and assembly of control panels. At the same time, there is a reduced requirement for valuable space for interconnecting pipes between their air preparation and control valves. The possibility for air leaks is also reduced with the direct connection of the valve manifolds to the air preparation. Assembly options include cross-branch modules ensuring flexibility in horizontal and vertical directions, with front access for easy modification and maintenance and a module conversion adaptor that can be used to step down from the 3000 to the 1000 range of the CXU system. Units can be supplied as individual components, or as a locally assembled system complete to the individual customer's needs.
Midlands Power and Motion Limited (www.powerandmotion.co.uk) describes itself as a 'true single-source power transmission specialist', offering hydraulic power units, fluid power components, gearboxes, drive belts, pulleys and drive chain systems, and the repair of hydraulic pumps, valves and cylinders. All services are backed with expert knowledge and stocks. In addition, the company pays particular attention to 'green' issues and supplies products and services to assist customers in reducing energy consumption, waste disposal costs and environmental pollution. IFPEX will see the launch of another MPM product, designed to replace commonly used power unit components, to achieve extension of oil life and reduction of maintenance down-time.
Redashe Ltd (www.redashe.co.uk) imports a wide range of industrial and automotive equipment on a sole-agency basis from original manufacturers worldwide and is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of hose and cable reels. The company's stand will display wide selection of reels for every application. As agents to some of the world’s leading manufacturers, Redashe supplies reels to virtually every industry throughout Great Britain via its comprehensive distributor network. Products include manual, spring-rewind, powder-coated, polypropylene and stainless steel cable and hose reels. Promotional pricing will be available throughout the show.
Norton Hydraulics (www.nortonhydraulics.com) now offers a comprehensive range of products and services within the fluid power sector. Its stand at IFPEX 2008 will focus on the developments within the service and repair divisions of the company. The launch of a dedicated in-house cylinder repair facility and the introduction of a mobile service unit build on well established servicing credentials. These new facilities, when combined with 24 hour customer support, extensive stocks, highly trained staff, in-house laboratory and a fleet of mobile hose vans, offer a broad capability for hydraulic system repair and service.
Europower Group (www.europower-hyds.com) will feature its TL snap connect system, highlighting the system's innovative features. With designers of fluid power equipment increasingly required to install more components in less space, the challenge impacts on hose and pipework routing as well as routine service and maintenance access. To help designers and OEMs meet this challenge, Europower offers proven quick-snap connectors for both low- and high-pressure applications. The TL range of hose and tube connections replaces conventional hose and tube fittings, offering substantial engineering and cost benefits to the equipment manufacturer in reduced installation complexity and dramatically reduced assembly time. TL simplifies assembly whilst providing 100 per cent leak-free, reliable connections. Assembly line consistency is assured by employing its innovative Surefit self-verifying connection system. The benefits extend to the equipment user, providing improved hydraulic system reliability, ease of service and reduced downtime.
ADAN Ltd (www.adanltd.co.uk) manufacturers high-torque, low-speed hydraulic motors, gearboxes and valves. The company claims to be the only British manufacturer of the Geroller type hydraulic motor. In addition, ADAN has the capability to cross-reference most foreign products. Its experience in hydraulics has given its customers the confidence to place orders with very short lead times. Visit stand IF50 and ask for a brochure on the ADAN range of motors, reduction units, brakes and ancillary equipment. There is also a CD available, which covers the full specifications.
Allswage UK (www.allswageuk.co.uk) is the official UK distributor of Techmaflex hose assembly equipment, having specialised in Techmaflex machinery since 1995. The company holds stocks of most Techmaflex swaging machines, with a comprehensive range of spares including a repair workshop. Allswage also hires out machines to prevent production downtime. At this year's IFPEX Exhibition, Allswage UK will be exhibiting: a complete mobile workshop van, fully kitted out and working for demonstrations; Techmaflex swaging machines from the ultra-lightweight PM18 hand swager to the PES50 with its ability to swage up to 4inch industrial hose; a range of cutoff saws, three-phase, single-phase and 12V to cater for mobile workshops, and the Techmaflex Hose Test Bench (BE 1500). Allswage will also display many other accessories, including quick-change die gun and table, pellet launcher kit, cutoff saw blades and skiving machines.
Argo-Hytos (www.argo-hytos.com) is a global leader in hydraulic filtration, fluid control technology, fluid management, particle monitoring and oil condition monitoring, regularly introducing new and innovative products to the hydraulic and lubricating market. Alongside its standard range of fluid and motion control and filtration products, the company will exhibit its condition monitoring and fluid management products. This show will see the UK launch of the LubCos H2O+ oil condition monitor, a sensor that measures several specific parameters to give a true picture of oil age and condition, and the Ecoline UMPC, a new high-flow oil service filtration unit, with cleanliness monitoring, that ensures the correct cleanliness level is achieved when filtering, and to allow high flow filling with particulate monitoring. For a chance to win an FAPC 016 Cleanline oil service unit with on-board particle monitoring, visit the stand and enter the draw by dropping your business card into the competition box.
C&C Hydraulics (www.cchydraulics.co.uk) describes itself as one of the leading suppliers and manufacturers of hydraulic equipment into the road transport, agricultural and mobile industries. C&C Hydraulics will present its new product range of EMC pneumatics, featuring a wide range of pneumatic cylinders, valves, regulators and auxiliaries. With continual investment and product development, C&C Hydraulics offers an 'in house' hydraulic cylinder manufacturing service. With flexibility of design, this offers quick turnaround. C&C Hydraulics is also presenting its new range of monoblock directional valves, which offers valve sections from 1 to 5, up to 60 l/m and 315bar. This rugged valve range is said to provide quality products with a competitive edge. C&C Hydraulics has worked in partnership with Bezares for many years and will be presenting the new Bezares mini power pack range, offering compact units with a multiple range of integral valves and tank combinations for both mobile and industrial applications.
Alfagomma UK (www.alfagomma.com) is part of the Alfagomma Group, which supplies many of the world's largest construction machinery manufacturers, originally with hydraulic hose assemblies. However, more recently there has been a demand to provide a complete product package for these clients, covering the complete hydraulic systems, valves, cylinders, and pre-formed metal pipe-work. Alfagomma has therefore become a single-source supplier to many of these longstanding accounts. In the UK, Alfagomma offers a comprehensive range of: hydraulic hose/fittings; rubber industrial mandrel and long-length hose; PVC hose and hydraulic hose assemblies. It is also able to offer specialist products such as waterblast and BOP assemblies, as well as a range of industrial assemblies. With an increasing presence in the offshore market, Alfagomma now has a range of products specifically manufactured for this sector.
Anchor Fluid Power (www.anchorfluidpower.com) manufactures ISO 6162 / SAE J518 hydraulic flange connectors in North America. In addition to flanges, the company is continuing to add new products that are utilised in many different hydraulic applications and markets. Anchor Fluid Power's product offering includes:
- High pressure ball valves
- In-line flow control valves, Needle valves and check valves
- Stainless steel 1000 and 2000WOG ball valves
- ISO6162 / SAE J518 hydraulic flange fittings that include four-bolt, split and captive flanges, one-piece forged split flange adapters, male / female threaded &weld style flanges
- Weld couplings / ports for cylinders, reservoirs, manifolds and swivels
- Custom produced products
- Seal-sub hydraulic connectors for off-shore oil and gas exploration
And finally...
Remember, you can pre-register at www.ifpex08.com/ifpex07/show_link13.asp. Your IFPEX visitor pass will also give you access to a number of co-located events:
Drives & Controls (www.drives08.com) - read our preview at www.machinebuilding.net/n/n0848.htm.
PWE (Plant & Works Exhibition) (www.pwe08.com) - read our preview at www.machinebuilding.net/n/n0872.htm.
MACH (www.mach2008.com) - read our preview at www.machinebuilding.net/n/n0866.htm.
Electrex (www.electrex08.com) - read our preview at www.machinebuilding.net/n/n0875.htm.
Subcon (www.subconshow.co.uk) - read preview at www.subconshow.co.uk/Show-Preview.html.
Air-Tech (www.airtech08.com) - read our preview at www.machinebuilding.net/n/n0871.htm.
IP&EE (Independent Power & Energy Europe) (www.ipee.co.uk).
