TPT May 2016

T E CHNOLOG Y

Easy cleaning of tubes and hoses STAUFF Clean offers a simple option for removing unwanted contamination in tubes and hoses for maintenance purposes. In addition, the system can be an alternative to time-consuming flushing processes during the production and processing of tubes and hoses. that are connected to the handheld tool with retaining rings. The system requires compressed air at approximately 6 to 8 bar. The compressed air gun is used to accelerate foam projectiles into the tube or hose to be cleaned. The plastic nozzles compress the inserted projectile, and also ensure that the connection is as airtight as possible, while creating a smooth transition into the tube or hose. This method is safe and environmentally friendly, and the operation is intuitive and quickly learned. Stauff states that its system offers time and cost benefits compared to traditional cleaning methods. Stauff Clean essentially consists of a lightweight, ergonomically shaped compressed air gun, supplied with sufficient compressed air via a quick release coupling, and a range of specially shaped plastic nozzles Equipping the compressed air gun with a foam projectile

Stauff Clean is supplied as a complete set in a convenient case, on request

The foam projectiles that carry out the cleaning are 15 per cent larger than the inner diameter of the tube or hose to be cleaned. This creates friction that effectively releases contaminations. In addition to a universal version that covers inner diameters between 6 and 60mm, numerous other projectile versions with different textures and grain sizes are available, eg for removing traces of rust and other coarse contaminations. The system can be used up to a tube/hose length of 100m, and

regardless of any installed couplings, fittings and valves. For more than 50 years, the Stauff Group has developed, manufactured and distributed pipework equipment and hydraulic components for mechanical and plant engineering. Walter Stauffenberg GmbH & Co KG – Germany

Email: sales@stauff.com Website: www.stauff.com

SIDE LOADING FOR FAST TOOL CHANGE AND NO LIFTING REQUIRED • Infinitely adjustable expansion & reduction • High production capability TUBE END FORMING AV65

• Up to Ø 152mm • No tube clamping required • End form on or near bends • High quality build with practical platforms • Full 12 month warranty. • Twin Head Machines also available

Unit 24, Padgets Lane, South Moons Moat, Redditch, Worcestershire B98 0RB, England. T: +44 (0)1527 518520 E: info@avamatic.co.uk W: www.avamatic.co.uk Germany: Tel: 02150 2500 Netherlands/Belgium: Tel: (04756) 6888 USA: Tel: 708 272 7880

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