TPi July 2017

products & developments Press fittings for higher pressure applications in air-con and refrigeration Visitors to this year’s ISH 2017 in Frankfurt, Germany, had the specifically engineered to withstand the higher pressures of air-conditioning and refrigeration applications.

reliability and ease of installation in refrigeration applications that require higher operating pressures and temperatures. Franke Zielke, business unit director for Central Europe, commented,

opportunity to see the showcase of Conex Bänninger’s latest innovation, >B< MaxiPro. A progression in the company’s press-fit technology, the special design of >B< MaxiPro has been

In a sector dominated by traditional braze fittings, the >B< MaxiPro fittings provide reduced installation time,

“With the success of Conex Bänninger’s >B< MaxiPro launch in the Australian and American markets, ISH 2017 provided the perfect platform to showcase this innovative solution to the European market. The feedback we received from visitors was very positive and we are now looking forward to introducing this revolutionary product later this year.” In addition to >B< MaxiPro, visitors had the chance to see the company’s >B< Press range of fittings, featuring a three-point-press design that ensures a secure, leak-proof joint. A range of push-fit fittings, valves and ACR fittings were also on display. Conex Bänninger – UK www.conexbanninger.com

Conex Bänninger’s show stand

Rust stopper and lubricant for tubes and pipes

The solvent-free, low-odour combination product uses the PTFE technologies developed by Fluoramics, Inc during its 50-year history. The company is known both for its invention of Tufoil technology, an engine oil additive, and for its line of thread sealants and greases, Lox-8 and Formula-8, which are safe to use in harsh environments. Fluoramics, Inc – USA information@fluoramics.com www.fluoramics.com

The lubricating agent in HinderRust not only attacks corrosion, but also frees up frozen joints and fasteners. HinderRust is available in three versions: R2.0 for short-term surface protection, removable by heavy washing to allow for final finishing; S4.0 for standard uses; and HV100, which slowly self- polymerises over time and provides added protection in cases of extreme exposure to rust-producing conditions. All three versions are solvent-free, allowing them to be used in enclosed areas.

HinderRust is a solution to common problems in the tube and pipe industries, including flash rust. It is a solvent- free, all-in-one, rust-stopping, rust- inhibiting and lubricating product that aggressively wets and spreads across application surfaces. Uses for HinderRust include protecting newly machined parts and equipment against flash rust, protecting chains, wire rope cables, tools and weapons, and potentially acting both as a mould release agent and as a protection agent against corrosion on moulds and dies.

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