STAUFF - Specific Clamps for Special Applications

cover a wide range of applications and can be used wherever tubes, hoses, cables and other supply lines require fast, easy and reliable fastening. The “Connect with STAUFF” slogan expressly encourag- es original equipment manufacturers from all industry sectors to engage in individual collaboration. APPLICATION: WIND TURBINES A particularly complex project: A manufacturer of wind turbines requested components for fastening and reliable guiding of electric cables in wind turbine towers. STAUFF engineers devel- oped special Wind Power Clamps (WPCs) for these customer re- quirements. These clamps guarantee constantly high retention forces in a wide range of temperatures and optimum protection for the cables with particularly soft clamping jaws made of flame-resistant UL-compliant plastic. They ensure permanent, mostly maintenance-free fastening of the cables in the challeng- ing conditions that occur in wind turbine towers. The installa- tion process is an important product characteristic in this spe- cial situation: The WPCs are particularly easy and quick to in- stall, without any tools. The option for manual adjustment re- sults in an additional time saving of up 70 %. This series meets all relevant industry requirements, such as electrical safety reg- ulations. CHALLENGING CONDITIONS Some clamps that were originally developed for specific custom- er requirements have become part of the standard range. Noise Reduction Clamps (NRCs) for tubes and hoses, for example, are recommended for manufacturers of mobile machinery with strong vibrations or stationary loading systems. The clamp inserts are designed to reduce vibrations and noises. The ACT series with special drain channels for seawater was developed for applica- tions in corrosive environments, such as ship building. And where lightweight construction is key – again possibly in ship building – the range also includes clamps with the metal parts made of aluminium instead of steel. The rail industry needs tube and hose clamps made of special flame-retardant, certified mate- rials. These STAUFF products are also successful in the interna- tional market. APPLICATION: SPECIAL-PURPOSE TRAILERS Together with a manufacturer of special-purpose trailers, STAUFF has developed fastening components that ensure guiding, attach- ment and movement of hydraulic and oil hoses while being gen- tle on the material. These include cylinder supply line clamps and saddle/piggy- back clamps that guide multiple lubricating oil lines, sometimes offset by 90°, as well as special “snap-in clamps” with a safety ring to fasten corrugated cable conduits. 01a www.oup-fluidtechnik.de  O+P Fluidtechnik 2024/03 01b 01 a + b Both versions of these clamps were developed specifically for use in wind turbines and can be installed easily and quickly, without any tools