October 2019

HYDRAULICS MecWash recommended by leading machine tool manufacturers Birmingham-based volume parts manufacturer, Falcon Engineering Productions Ltd, has invested in a MecWash Solo 400 aqueous parts washing machine following several recommendations from machine tool manufacturers. Before investing in the MecWash Solo, Falcon used paraffin- based cleaning to remove swarf and grease from the parts it manufactured but decided to change from this method as it was time-consuming and quite messy. The company sought advice from a number of machine tool manufacturers and MecWash was the name that kept on being mentioned, as managing director Laurence Foster confirms: “We spoke to a number of our contacts and they all recommended MecWash as the go-to company for cleaning and degreasing machines. “We chose the MecWash Solo 400 due to its compact footprint and its high-performance wash capabilities and we have been extremely impressed with the results. The Solo achieves far higher standards of cleanliness than the previous method we were using which we are very pleased with.” The Solo has been developed to satisfy the needs of inter- stage, in-cell and in some cases final machined component cleaning to high standards – making it perfect for Falcon as a number of the parts it machines undergo secondary surface treatments such as heat treatment. MecWash’s managing director, John Pattison, said: “The Solo is available in three sizes, all of which provide rotational washing, mist rinsing and hot air drying in a very compact footprint, saving on valuable floor space. “Suitable for use in a wide range of manufacturing sectors, the Solo is one of our most popular machines. It far outperforms 24 HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS October 2019 www.hpmag.co.uk traditional dunk washers, rotary basket and tunnel washers in terms of both cleanliness and effective drying.” Falcon also installed an Aqua-Save Junior waste wash water recycling system to minimise the volumes of water used and reduce coolant wastage, as well as disposal costs. www.mecwash.com 7 Gates, the global provider of application- specific fluid power and power transmission solutions, has further expanded its PRO Series portfolio with the launch of new Pro1T and Pro2T hydraulic hose lines for the European market. The Gates PRO Series line of professional-grade hydraulic hoses offers performance specifically tailored to hydraulic applications across multiple end markets. Leveraging Gates’ deep application knowledge, materials science expertise and process engineering capabilities, the full line of PRO Series products delivers performance, reliability and design flexibility to meet the varying demands seen in today’s hydraulic systems. The right solution for each application The new Pro1T and Pro2T hose lines are added to the PRO Series hose range of smooth hose cover solutions, providing a broad range of products for both first-fit and replacement industrial applications. Gates comments that its technical experts and engineers are available to evaluate and optimise customers’ system designs to ensure the right solution for each application. Pro1T and Pro2T meet the EN 857 1SC and 2SC requirements, respectively, and will be available in seven sizes ranging from -4 to -16. Both constructions are being produced in the new Gates manufacturing plant in Legnica, Poland. “By continuing to invest in our PRO Series line of hoses and couplings, our customers now have a broad portfolio for selecting the right product for their application,” said Tom Pitstick, CMO and senior vice president of Product Line Management for Gates. “Complementing Gates’ existing line of MegaSys hoses, the PRO Series line allows us to grow with our existing customers across channels and meet the needs of new customers by providing a broader range of engineering solutions for modern hydraulic applications.” Pro1T and Pro2T are specifically being launched in European markets where the EN 857 1SC and 2SC specifications are widely used. www.gates.com Gates launches Pro1T and Pro2T hydraulic hoses for industrial applications