STAUFF Construction machinery components - Tough and robust!

18 fluid · 05 2023 Spectrum secure fastening and guidance of electrical, pneumatic and other supply lines. Renting instead of buying Stauff recommends its Stauff Form Evo tube connec- tion system for use under high pressure or when tubes are exposed to severe vibrations. Thanks to its ex- tended digital connectivity, OEMs and hydraulic ser- vice providers now have new usage models available for the SFO-IOT forming machine. They have the op- tion of paying a rent price plus a fee per forming oper- ation (“Pay Per Use”) or a flat-rate rental price. Custo- mers can thus use the Stauff Form Evo tube connec- tion system without having to invest in the machine. This is useful, for instance, with low or fluctuating ini- tial order volumes, enabling them to retain full cost control at the same time. The latest generation of the SFOIOT forming machine is regarded as a pioneer in the industry in terms of its handling, service and digi- tal connectivity. It is equipped with a communication module with a SIM card as standard. There are a num- ber of benefits to this direct connectivity to the Stauff Technology Centre. Software updates for specific tube materials can be transmitted or machine parameters analysed and remote interventions performed. Rapid Prototyping Additive manufacturing for the rapid production of mo- dels and tools has established itself in the off-highway sector. Many agricultural and construction machin-ery manufacturers have integrated the first additively manu- factured components into their supply chains. Working in collaboration with one of the market leaders in indus- trial 3D printing, Stauff is now offering at short notice individual Custom Designed Special Clamps, small quantities of special catalogue items, or prototypes that have been manufactured from polyamide-based plastics using “selective laser sintering”. These components are capable of withstanding comparable stress to “tradi- tional” injection-moulded components. Customers up- load the CAD data of the component required onto the online platform set up by Stauff, receive a quotation for the requested quantity directly (instant quoting), and can then order it immediately. Production takes a maxi- mum of three days within Germany, including the deliv- ery time. Right: Flat-face QRC- FG couplings are de- signed to connect tube and hose lines exposed to severe vi- brations and pres- sure peaks. Left: The two-part elastomer insert of the NRC clamp dampens vibrations and absorbs noise. SDB dessicant air breathers boast a central stainless steel tube.