Innovations New Products for Fluid Technology

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A range of new components and systems for fluid technology have been launched on the market, which we present here in an overview, including: an AI solution for compressed air management, lightning-fast emergency venting solutions, and a particularly low-leakage radial piston motor.

AI-Supported System Reduces Energy Costs By 30%

Compressed air generation is energy-intensive. Many conventional control systems are not designed to adjust in real-time to fluctuating compressed air demand. Compair has introduced the dynamic, AI-based compressed air management system Ecoplant for managing compressed air systems. According to the provider, it adjusts compressor settings in real-time, reducing energy and CO₂ costs by up to 30 percent. Ecoplant uses dynamic, AI-based control instead of static regulation, monitors key metrics across the entire network, and adjusts compressor setpoints accordingly while selecting the optimal operating mode. It also identifies leaks to then isolate them. The cloud-based management solution offers predictive maintenance and proactive SAAS analytics to monitor the system remotely.

Fast And Safe Venting for Pneumatic Emergencies

Pneumatically controlled systems must be quickly vented in the event of an emergency stop to avoid posing a safety hazard. Multiple components are often used for this, resulting in valuable time until complete venting. With the VPX400 series, SMC has developed a multifunctional single solution.

The safety exhaust valve ensures rapid venting, with two internal valves being monitored to provide double redundancy. The certified product complies with the requirements of ISO standard 13849-1 in categories 3 or 4 and can be used alongside the control of the compressed air supply to enable a soft-start function. This allows users to precisely limit the flow of air supplied by the valve to prevent sudden movements in pneumatic systems. Additionally, the safety exhaust valve can be directly integrated into the modular AC-D series maintenance units from SMC, including filters, pressure regulators, and flow meters.

With venting flow rates of 370 to 530 cubic feet per minute (SCFM), the valve quickly reduces the risks of residual compressed air in the event of an emergency stop scenario. This is due to a large effective cross-section for ports 2 and 3, enabling rapid pressure reduction.

Radial Piston Motor With Extra Leakage Protection

Danfoss Power Solutions has announced the launch of its Thorx CLM 5C radial piston motor. The CLM 5C hydraulic motor was developed for drum drives in road rollers and other compaction machines, complementing the S-motors for skid steer loaders and the T-motors for compact track loaders in the Thorx product range. The motor features a robust, innovative design aimed at eliminating leaks, enabling the production of smoother road surfaces, reducing maintenance issues, and extending component lifespan. The motor has an overall efficiency of 92 percent, which reduces heat generation and extends the life of components such as seals and bearings. It is interchangeable with other radial piston motors in drum drives for easy integration.

The Thorx motor features two robust tapered roller bearings that prevent shaft deflection and thereby eliminate hydraulic oil leakage at the shaft seal. This configuration withstands higher loads compared to radial piston motors with ball bearings and offers a longer lifespan. The symmetrical rotation group of the Thorx motor ensures smoother rotation at low speeds, resulting in improved and more even road surfaces.

Compact Unit Now Offers More Flexibility

Bosch Rexroth has further developed the compact unit Cytro Pac based on customer feedback, offering greater flexibility. In addition to the filter module for return flow cleaning, the plug-and-play solution is now optionally available with a leakage oil module, which returns larger flow volumes almost pressure-free and significantly reduces air intake. As another option, the manufacturer offers a valve module for attaching control blocks, enabling hydraulic control functions to be implemented quickly and easily using intermediate plates. Thanks to its modular design, the second generation of the compact unit is particularly well-suited for machine tools and plastic injection molding. A UL-certified variant is available for the North American market.

The technical innovations include improved heat exchange through a special aluminum cooling plate. The integrated frequency converter often eliminates the need for a control cabinet, greatly simplifying engineering. The integrated motor-pump combination has also been optimized: compared to conventional compact units of the same performance, up to 80 percent of energy can be saved while operating more quietly. New in the area of connectivity is an MQ15 Ethernet connection for data exchange; the M12 power connection is now standard.

Light Tank, Easy Handling

R+L Hydraulics presents hydraulic tanks of nominal size NG130 made from cast aluminum with a usable volume of 32.5 gallons. The oil tanks are unpainted, stackable, and easy to handle thanks to a low weight of 55 pounds. They are characterized by high cooling performance, often eliminating the need for an oil cooler. The company offers additional sizes starting from a usable volume of 0.8 gallons. All tanks are optionally available with accessories such as lids, oil level indicators, cast feet, swivel casters, as well as filling and ventilation filters. For the NG130, baffle plates are also available.

Rectus Couplings With A Standard Longer Service Life

The 26 series by Parker Hannifin is a robust and universal standard quick coupling with a nominal diameter of 0.28 inches, suitable for pneumatic applications up to 510 psi. The couplings, available in brass or polymer, are now equipped with a newly developed polymer sleeve that protects the internal components from dirt intrusion, enhancing reliability and extending service life. Previously, the 26 series couplings with a polymer sleeve were only available as a special product but were highly valued by manufacturers and customers. The now standard design with a sleeve retains the same technical properties as existing models and ensures the same level of performance and reliability.

Filter Cartridge Housing for High Flow Rates

High filtration performance in challenging industrial applications, even at high flow rates—this is what Eaton's new Topcart HF filter cartridge housings are designed for. The single-cartridge version is equipped with filter baskets in lengths of 20" or 40". Multi-cartridge housings are available in configurations for 4, 7, or 11 filter cartridges. The 20" version is exclusively available in the 4-cartridge configuration and is vertically oriented. The 40" and 60" versions are available in all multi-cartridge configurations and are horizontally oriented to ensure easy and ergonomic cartridge replacement. All variants of the filter cartridge housings allow a maximum operating pressure of 145 psi and temperatures of up to 250°F. They are each designed for use with Eaton's high-performance Lofpleat HF filter cartridges.

The main application areas of the housings are industrial water treatment, parts cleaning, and pretreatment in hydrogen production. "The high flow rates typical for these applications would require a large number of standard filter cartridges, which always pose a certain contamination risk on the filtrate side during removal. To prevent this and generally reduce the number of filter elements, the housings with high-flow cartridges utilize bag filtration principles but with the performance of filter cartridges," explains Ulrich Latz, Product Manager in the Filtration Division of the manufacturer.

High-Temperature Clean-Break Couplings for Extreme Applications

Walther-Präzision offers a wide range of clean-break couplings used in industries such as chemicals, process and laboratory technologies, as well as high-pressure and cooling systems. Specifically designed for high-temperature and high-pressure applications, the "DD" series is available in various nominal sizes and connection configurations. These clean-break couplings are built for high pressures of up to 3,630 psi and for handling aggressive gases and liquids at temperatures of up to 480°F. All components are precisely matched and made from high-quality, thermally and chemically resistant materials. This makes them ideal for use in high-temperature chemical and petrochemical applications, as well as thermally demanding hydraulic applications and synthesis processes. Removable valves and replaceable O-rings simplify maintenance and lower operating costs over the long term. The splash-free operation also significantly reduces risks for personnel.

Side Channel Blower for Industrial Suction Applications

SKVTechnik introduces the side channel blower K06TS-5.50 – 6.50-3ph-. It has been developed for very high demands in industrial suction applications. With a motor power of 5.5 kW, a vacuum of –2.9 psi, and a maximum overpressure of 2.9 psi, this blower impresses with its ability to reliably and consistently convey large volumes of air. The K06TS-5.50 – 6.50-3ph- model combines high performance with a robust design, ensuring effective and economical extraction of vapors, gases, and dust.

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