January/February 2020

www.hpmag.co.uk HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS January/February 2020 43 high-grade silicone elastomer rubber. Fire Sleeve is a very flexible sleeving designed to protect wires, cables and hoses from high ambient temperatures. It can offer continuous protection at an operating temperature of 250degC and it claimed to be able to withstand a molten metal splash at 1200degC. Sleeve It’s range of high-temperature products includes glass fibre-braided sleeving, Aero-style and industrial Fire Sleeve, Flex guard Hose Burst, exhaust basalt sleeve and fireboards. Sleeve It Ltd was established in 2003. The company comments that it has grown through innovation and customer service, and prides itself on offering competitive technical solutions to customers’ problems. Sleeve It customers come from many industries, including energy supply, automotive, aerospace, military and marine. SMC Pneumatics UK With over 1500 R&D engineers located at key sites around the world, new product development and product improvement, the SMC Corporation is a global leader in pneumatic technology. This means SMC’s product portfolio has rapidly expanded to include a growing range of non- pneumatic components including electric drives, controls, and both temperature and static control equipment. With over 12,000 standard products, available in more than 700,000 variant forms SMC says it can help increase productivity, reduce costs while still ensuring maximum operator safety. Snake It Europe Snake It Europe holds in stock a range of sizes of high-quality protective wrapping for hydraulic hoses, cables, welding leads etc. The Spiral Guard protects against damage resulting from poor maintenance, harsh environments, misuse and general wear and tear. Snake It is quick and easy to fit. It is a cost-effective product that can minimise downtime and production losses for any industry relying on hydraulic machinery. The company also plans to unveil a new exciting product at the show. Stucchi By drawing on 60 years’ experience, Stucchi offers high-quality quick couplings with solutions designed to eliminate leaks. The company’s solutions can improve circuit operations as well as safety systems to protect against any potential issue. Stucchi comments that choosing quality hydraulic couplings is, therefore, an essential investment to safeguard your company, employees and the environment. Stucchi’s most famous FIRG, A, APM flat face series is widely used and recognised by the major world manufacturers of hydraulic machines and equipment due to equipment’s reliable performance and the many advantages. Stucchi adds that is Multicoupling solutions DP and GR are now re-defining the quick coupling standards in heavy duty applications due to their flexible configuration and ease of connection/disconnection of multiple lines, even with pressure trapped in the circuit. The Stucchi range includes products specifically designed for every application within sectors such as oil & gas, agriculture, mobile and earth moving. Tom Parker Ltd Following the launch of its new biennial product catalogue, Tom Parker Ltd will be exhibiting at Fluid Power & Systems. At the show, the company will showcase a number of its leading ranges; including Camozzi, CDC, CEJN, CPC, E.MC , FasTest, Festo, Master Pneumatic, Parkair, and Sicomat. New to the Tom Parker Ltd catalogue is a variety of carefully selected brands; including Camloc gas springs, Hydrotechnik measurement equipment, JORC condensate management products, Lubetec UK lubrication fittings, Rötelmann high-pressure hydraulic ball valves, Interpump hydraulic hose and fittings, Darcy spill kits and UK Flowtechnik flowmeters. Members of the company’s technical sales team will be on hand to provide information on all ranges and advise visitors on any fluid power queries. Copies of the new catalogue, featuring over 3500 new lines, 9 new brands and over 34,000 products, will be available. Ultra Clean Technologies Ultra Clean Technologies states that its AutoLoader can lower the cost of cleaning hose and tube assemblies and avoid even higher unexpected costs due to machine failure caused by contamination. Ultra Clean comments that, unlike more expensive and cumbersome processes such as flushing or air-blow, its UC-CAL- G1.5 is a workhorse in a production environment. It quickly and efficiently removes contaminates that enter hoses and tubes during the production or assembly process. The unit handles projectile sizes from 7 mm to 33 mm, and its projectile verification system can ensure projectiles exit the hose along with particulates and grime. This kind of contamination is especially harmful when starting up brand new machinery and can cause machine failure, leading to unexpected downtime and repair costs. Air-Tech 2020 exhibitor taster Just some of the many companies exhibiting at Air-Tech 2020 include: The British Compressed Air Society This year, The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) celebrates 90 years as the UK’s dedicated trade body for compressed air and vacuum users, alongside low- pressure blowers and air treatment equipment. At Air-Tech 2020, the Society will be campaigning to make users aware of the simple steps they can take to reduce their compressed air energy consumption – asking the question, what if we could reduce this figure? Imagine the carbon savings that the industry as a whole could achieve by taking a few simple, low-cost steps to help cut its energy consumption from compressed air? Experts will be on hand to explain the key factors when embarking on a compressed air energy reduction programme, including highlighting areas where waste occurs and how to minimise it. Cattani ESAM (UK) Ltd Cattani (ESAM) in Italy designs and manufactures oil-less compressors and side channel blowers for the UK and other markets. ESAM industrial side channel blowers are manufactured in die- cast aluminium alloy, which is claimed to ensure a consistent high quality and productivity. Cattani oil-less compressors produce clean, dry, oil-less air and have a reputation for reliability and durability. Cattani compressor receivers are coated internally with BioCote Silver Ion Technology, which delivers effective protection against microbes such as bacteria and mould. Cattani uses the simplest drying system, incorporating a self-purging drying column, requiring minimum maintenance. Cattani also supplies compressors for use with milling machines. These compressors have upgraded parts, which allow them to run up to 10 bar – making it possible for the