Hydraulic Line Systems from STAUFF for Refuse Collection Vehicles

SPECIAL DER KONSTRUKTEUR 2024/05  www.derkonstrukteur.de SPECIAL MICRO-DESIGN cities and residential areas: the vehicles are to be low-emission or, if possible, zero-emission, be able to navigate safely through car, bike and pedestrian traffic in partially narrow road condi- tions, be low-noise to protect residents and in no way harm the environment due to leaking oil or vehicle fires.. HYDRAULICS DESIGNED FROM THE OUTSET Manufacturers need to pay a lot of attention to the hydraulic line system, while the trend in mechanical engineering is to concen- trate on one’s own core competencies and hand over responsibil- ity for non-specialist areas to companies with the appropriate ex- pertise. Stauff, the manufacturer of all the in-house developed and produced components of hydraulic line systems, offers its own concept for this: the “Stauff Line” product line includes the complete range of line, connecting and fastening components in- cluding bent tubes, and offers customer support from the initial idea to the implementation of hydraulic line systems. This in- cludes delivery models tailored to the manufacturer’s complex processes. Assemblies have also proved useful, as they reduce the workload and complexity on site, but also increase safety. After all, most leaks come from installation errors. The international Stauff Group’s slogan – “Connect with Stauff” – focuses even more strongly on the company’s engineering ex- pertise and expressly invites OEM designers and project manag- ers to work even more closely with them. Several well-known in- ternational manufacturers of refuse collection vehicles already appreciate collaborating with Stauff Engineering at its headquar- ters in Werdohl, Germany, especially as delivery and support is guaranteed by the Stauff Group’s international branches. The most important hydraulically driven functions include the side or rear lifters, which are used to lift and tilt refuse bins or containers, as well as the refuse presses inside the collection container. This is where the hydraulic experts come in. TUBE CONNECTION SYSTEM FOR GUARANTEED LEAK-FREE OPERATION Stauff Engineering recommends the strongest tube connection system Stauff Form EVO in view of the strong vibrations and per- manent pressure shocks experienced. The lift is operated up to 1000 times in a 8-hour shift in a residential area, with most of the S ome 40 metres of hydraulic tubes, 60 metres of hose lines and 100 metres of electric cables need to be compactly routed, connected leak-free and securely fastened in a single standard rear loader weighing around seven tonnes and capable of holding eleven tonnes of waste. The in- dustry is right at the heart of the public debate about traffic in MOST LEAKS COME FROM INSTALLATION ERRORS „PAY PER USE“ FOR FORMING SYSTEMS Stauff recommends using its Stauff Form Evo forming system to connect tubes exposed to strong vibrations, as is the case in many mobile applications. The forming machine is the core of this particularly robust tube connection. Several usage models are offered to OEMs with initially low or hard-to-calculate order volumes: They have the option of paying a fee per forming operation (Pay Per Use) or a one-off flat-rate weekly rent. 02 The two-part elastomer insert of the NRC clamp dampens vibrations and absorbs noise 03 MLC clamps can hold up to six lines of identical or different diameters and are suitable for use with tubes, hoses or cables 02 03