Energy generation without leakage in the Swiss Alps: Story in the 2/2022 Issue of the German Trade Magazine 'KE-NEXT'

34 ke NEXT · 02 2022 Focus Personal introduction to operation The support from Fluidtec played an important role in the decision for STAUFF Form. “We are in very good hands with Mr Bröllos. We have been working together in other areas for many years. He has helped us out of a fix many times, for example when we needed spare parts at short notice.” Oswald Hauser particularly wants to highlight the introduction to the forming ma- chine, the heart of STAUFF Form. STAUFF employees travelled from the headquarters in the German Sauer- land region to train the installation personnel. These highlighted additional benefits of the forming system: Another design feature of STAUFF Form is that exces- sive or incomplete tightening is virtually impossible. The forming machine is easy to operate and changing tools for different tube diameters is easy. The introduc- tion to the cloud connection and use of the remote service function were also convincing. Users benefit from the close cooperation with the project manager at the STAUFF headquarters in Germany. Oswald Hauser: “The change to STAUFF Form is an important techni- cal step for us and also an advantage with regard to work processes, reliable installation and maintenance effort.” Uncomplicated software updates In 2021, STAUFF updated its forming system that had been successfully used in international mechanical and plant engineering since 2015: The previously used me- tallic adapter ring with a permanently bonded elastome- ric seal was replaced with a “simple” FKM (Viton®) seal. This is less expensive and therefore of particular interest for applications involving larger quantities, without compromising safety. Both systems are still available and are formed with the same machines. The changeover to STAUFF Form EVO only requires a tool change and a The forming system is also available with a simple Viton seal. Image: STAUFF Power underground: Housing the machi- ne systems in ca- verns – here a view of the transformers – contributes to preserving the land- scape. Image: Axpo Power