TPi March 2018

products & developments

Hydraulic hose with high pressure capabilities and improved bend radius

Power management company Eaton has expanded its range of hydraulic hoses with the launch of the Dynamax EC881 hose series. Qualified to one million impulse cycles, the new two- wire braided hose has been designed to last and withstand tough applications. Intended for deployment in mobile appli- cations such as compact construction equipment, agricultural vehicles, aerial lift platforms and forestry machines, the hose is also suitable for industrial applications such as hydraulic presses. Impulse cycle capabilities are a key measurement in terms of life expectancy. Standard EN857 Type 2SC hoses are qualified up to 200,000 impulse cycles. The new EC881 series from Eaton exceeds this standard by five times, and this durability helps decrease maintenance costs, improve safety and minimise downtime.

EC881 Dynamax hose

hoses could be needed. The increased quantity of hose increases the weight of the machine, reducing fuel efficiency. The new EC881 hose has been engineered to feature a 50 per cent better bend radius when compared to standard two-wire braided hoses. Standard EN857 Type 2SC size 8 hoses are only qualified to 130mm radius, while EC881 offers a bend radius of 60mm. Abrasion is a leading cause of hose field failure. Featuring Dura-Tuff cov- ers, the EC881 is claimed to be eight times more resistant to abrasion than conventional synthetic covered hoses, leading to fewer failures and improved machine up time. In extreme operating environments, high velocity leads to high temperatures. EC881 has been designed to offer temperature capabilities up to 126°C, mitigating the risk and controlling maintenance costs. Eaton – Switzerland www.eaton.com

“To maintain operational effectiveness and productivity it’s essential that hydraulic systems operate effectively,” said Dimitar Atanasov, product manager, fluid conveyance products EMEA. “Operators simply cannot afford downtime in the field. When developing the new EC881, Eaton focused on the main customer pain points and designed a hose that will help combat the common failure causes such as abrasion.” Thanks to a new generation of inner tube and hybrid plies, EC881 delivers a 35 per cent higher pressure capability when compared to hoses of standard EN857 2SC. Where expensive four-spiral hoses have been used to cope with system pressures, the new EC881 two- wire braided hose can be an alternative. As the need for compact machines grows, OEMs face challenges con- cerning the routing of hydraulic hoses through tighter spaces. Utilising hoses with standard bend radii takes more time to install, and greater quantities of

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Radial cutting of plastic pipes The Radius 40-315 band saw is designed to perform saddle cuts on plastic pipes made of HDPE, PP and PV. The saw performs precise radial cuts, and features a trolley that slides gradu- ally on a scaled instrument, allowing fast configuration of the cutting radius. that may contain other substances (polymers, metals, alloys, etc). Ritmo SpA – Italy info@ritmo.it www.ritmo.it

Mechanical Cleaning with Textiles or Brushes Dry or Liquid Supported Cleaning Wire, Cable, Tube

The pipe support can slide and block small pieces of pipe down to 15cm length (6"). The saw rotation during cutting is executed manually and in completely safe conditions, since the control panel and its handles are located behind the machine, away from the cutting area. The machine is not suitable for cutting materials other than those specified above, including composite pipes

Radius 40-315 band saw

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