STAUFF Introduces PPC-04-plus Compact Mobile Hydraulic Tester
WALDWICK, NJ — STAUFF introduces the PPC-04-plus, the latest generation of hand-held hydraulic testers The STAUFF PPC-04-plus features extremely robust construction and an oil-resistant rubber coating to withstand impacts, vibration, dust and moisture (protection class up to IP67) and is designed for use in particularly harsh conditions. This compact mobile tester measures pressure, temperature, flow rate, frequency and speed in mobile and industrial hydraulic systems. The STAUFF PPC-04-plus is available with either two analog sensor inputs or a CAN interface (PPC-04-plus-CAN) for connecting up to three digital sensors. Even in low light situations, measured values can still be read quickly and …
STAUFF Acquires Voswinkel
WALDWICK, NJ — STAUFF Group has acquired VOSWINKEL, one of the largest producers of quick release couplings for hydraulic systems in the world. Founded in Germany in 1928, VOSWINKEL also develops and produces a comprehensive range of hydraulic hose fittings – particularly for high-pressure applications – as well as custom-designed piping. VOSWINKEL equipment is primarily used for construction and agricultural machinery as well as for commercial vehicles. Pooling both companies’ business activities and merging the product ranges creates the opportunity of offering distributors, original equipment manufacturers and other customers an increasingly complete package of pipework components for fluid power applications …
What to Use–Hydraulic Tube or Hose?
Most hydraulic systems use tubes as well as hoses as they are exposed to different strains within the machine. The question about when a hose is preferable to a metal tube, and when a tube is the better option, often arises at the initial concept phase. Based on material provided by STAUFF UK and their own expertise and experience, Frank Herberg (STAUFF Product Manager) and Jochen Straub (STAUFF Application Engineer) were able to create the attached three-page technical article (focussing on the question when a hose is preferable to a metal tube and when a metal tube is the better option), that was published as …
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