STAUFF: Clamps for the future

Spectrum OEM for mobile and stationary extraction systems. Con- ductivity also plays a major role in this application, as electrostatic dust can easily ignite, and sparks can be produced. The metal clamps usually used with their known disadvantages, such as lower vibration resistance and higher noise generation, were to be replaced by plas- tic clamps. Stauff PP-EC clamps have also been exten- sively tested in practice in this application and are now successfully used. Use with bulk materials, in mining, and in concrete processing The bulk goods sector is one of the traditional sectors in which PP-EC clamps have been used. Traditional bulk goods include building materials, such as sand, gravel and cement, raw materials, including ore, coal or clay, and foods, like sugar, salt, coffee or cereals. Apart from the danger to the operator from uncontrolled electro- static discharges, the powdered, granular or chunky granules react differently to electrostatic charge. Some have a tendency to clump and become unusable for the intended application. The electrical conductivity of tubes and their fasteners also plays a key role in other industries, for instance in mining or concrete proces- sing. In all cases, Stauff clamps made of conductive plastic contribute to greater safety at the workplace: they protect the user from more or less strong electric shocks. Special developments for wind turbines WPC clamps are an example of the fastening of supply lines outside of the hydraulic sector. They were devel- oped to route electrical lines in the towers of wind turbi- nes. Critical properties here include simple, fast and tool-free installation with an option for subsequent ad- justment (up to 70% time savings). They also require constantly high retention forces within a broad tempera- ture range and provide protection for the cables by having soft clamping jaws made of flame-resistant UL-certified plastic. This ensures that the lines are per- manently fastened under adverse conditions without any maintenance costs. This series meets all relevant indus- try requirements, among other things governing electri- cal safety. Customised developments Clamps made of special, flame-retardant and certified materials are also called for in the rail sector. Applica- tions include the fastening of various supply lines, includ- ing electric cables, pneumatic and low-pressure lines or even water lines for the supply of restaurants and toilets The number of com- ponents required is significantly lower when Multi Line Clamps are used. Special clamps for wind turbi- nes made of flame-retardant, UL-certified plastic. Space-saving fastening of different supply lines in passenger cars. in passenger cars. They are installed “underfloor”, i.e. under the floor panel of the passenger compartment. Multiple lines (either with identical or different diame- ters) can be mounted in a space-saving manner using multiple MLCs (Multi Line Clamps) made of black, flame-retardant polyamide (PA-VO). Stauff meets inter- national standards with other flame-retardant plastics (DIN 5510-2, EN 45545-2, BS 6853, NF F F 16-101, NFPA 130, JRMA). Special components for trucks Together with a manufacturer of special-purpose trailers, Stauff has developed fastening components that ensure that hydraulic and oil hoses can be guided, attached and moved, while being gentle on the material. They include cylinder supply clamps and saddle / piggy- back clamps, which guide multiple lubricating oil lines, sometimes offset by 90 degrees. Also special “snap-in clamps” with a safety ring to fasten corrugated cable protection hoses. These components increase the service life and fail safety of the line system in trailers. That is why consultation and the development of an individual solution pays off – for the manufacturer as well as for the users of the trailers.