TPT May 2011

Uniflex presents new crimper HM 1200 for hoses and fittings

UNIFLEX-Hydraulik a comprehensive range of machinery for hose manufacturing. It recently unveiled the new industrial crimper type HM 1200. With a crimping power of 1,200 tons, it is especially suitable for crimping large and heavy industrial and hydraulic hoses, reinforcement bars, isolators and ropes, as well as being used for pipe forming. The compact design of the HM 1200 hydraulic crimper is a development of the well-proven HM 660. Due to its higher crimping force, a variety of components can be crimped and/or formed even more easily. Good accessibility allows for uncomplicated loading within short time. The machine, its unit and control are separate modules so that the installation positions of these components may be selected in accordance with the relevant spatial conditions. The crimper has a standard control touch panel for operation. The integrated item memory can be used to store up to 1,000 records. For HM 1200, too, Uniflex used its proven slide bearing plates on the offers

crimping tool, which provides for a largely linear correlation with the pressure-power process. In addition, these specialised plates ensure an increase in the real crimping performance due to less friction, and hence prevent additional wear of the crimping tool. In general, a reduction in friction losses of up to 20 per cent will result in higher crimping power to the user’s benefit. Moreover, the crimper operates without lubricants so that contamination

of machine, work pieces and not least individuals is avoided. The work piece to be processed may be deposited on the fixed “6 o’clock” dies without any risk. This type of assembly also supports an automated loading of the crimper. HM 1200 operates very quietly; its sound level amounts to just 69dBA. Uniflex-Hydraulik – Germany Website: www.uniflex.de

Uniflex-Hydraulik manufactures a range of equipment for hose machinery

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