TPT July 2023

TECHNOLOGY

Xiris releases new digital sub-arc welding camera

integrated light sources all in a ruggedised housing and is compatible with Xiris’ WeldStudio™ 3 software that provides full camera control, multiple cross-hair overlays, video recording and playback via a user-friendly interface.

PARKER Polymer Hose Division Europe, a division of Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, today announces the launch of a flexible crimper power unit (85CE-PDP). The new unit joins the wide array of portable crimper power units from Parker, to increase productivity and versatility for smaller hose assembly needs, with more flexible options for customers. Parker’s new 85CE-PDP crimper power unit offers an efficient and flexible way of crimping hose anywhere, independent of power and air supplies. This will make hose crimping far more productive, as it will be possible to crimp hose electrically rather than manually. The 85CE-PDP works with any commercially available cordless screwdriver. This makes it flexible in use, especially in agriculture, forestry, construction and mobile hydraulic applications. It can be used anywhere, without the need for special power units, other power sources or air supply. Together with existing crimping tools from Parker, Karrykrimp 1 and 2, it provides even more flexible and productive options for crimping hose fittings. XIRIS Automation has recently released the XVC-S100 Weld Camera, its new all digital welding camera for submerged arc applications. The XVC-S100 has been designed to meet fabricators’ requirements to remotely view and monitor sub-arc welding processes, enabling improved operator safety and efficiency. The camera provides an excellent view of features such as seam-to-wire alignment, wire feed, and flux coverage during welding with on screen guides to allow operators to monitor and fine tune the process. After welding, the weld bead and slag removal could also be inspected with an optional second XVC-S100 camera. The XVC-S100 Weld Camera incorporates cooling and

The XVC-S100 Weld Camera incorporates cooling and integrated light sources

number of specialty industries globally. With an extensive product line, Xiris provides some of the world’s most dynamic manufacturers with the ability to detect, recognise and interpret quality defects in their manufactured goods.

The XVC-S100 works with all Xiris software and can be used with any of Xiris’ other open arc cameras, allowing for monitoring of both open arc and sub arc processes through one integrated camera system. Xiris Automation Inc specialises in developing optical equipment used for process and quality control across a

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Parker Polymer Hose Division launches portable crimper power unit

9kg, meaning it can be carried easily with the integrated shoulder strap. “With our enhanced portfolio of crimper power units, Parker Polymer Hose Division Europe can service all kinds of crimping demands. Together with the Karrykrimp 1 and 2, our offer includes tools to maximise productivity and flexibly crimp hose wherever needed,” said Thomas Troeller, product manager fittings, Parker Polymer Hose Division Europe. The crimper power unit fits perfectly with the 700 bar hose assembly size -4 inclusive male coupler and handholds produced by Parker. This new offering gives customers a choice. For maximum portability and flexibility, Parker offers the two hand pumps, Karrykrimp 1 and 2, while the new 85CE-PDP pump operated by a cordless screwdriver will increase productivity and versatility for smaller hose assembly needs. Other versions available include an electric pump, electric power unit and air/hydraulic pump.

The 85CE-PDP crimper power unit offers a flow rate of up to 2.2 (0.68) l/min and a nominal pressure of 70 MPa (700 bar). The pressure can be measured with the integrated pressure test point. It has a pre-set pressure relief valve at 700 bar, which is manually adjustable, and a Hex SW 13 mm drive shaft. The 85CE PDP can be operated in a temperature range from +10°C to +35°C. With an oil volume of 2.5 l, the unit has a weight of

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The new Parker crimper power unit 85CE-PDP

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