June 2021

www.hpmag.co.uk HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS June 2021 31 AHP Merkle cylinders are well-known in the mould and toolmaker industry for their high quality and reliability. However the cylinders are used in many other industries from special purpose machines to test rigs and machine tools. Where high forces are required, hydraulic cylinders come into their own but require a separate hydraulic power supply, together with valves and hoses. In cooperation with EH-D, AHP Merkle has developed an electro-hydraulic cylinder. This is a hydraulic cylinder with its own built-in power supply. This offers rapid movement and control with high force. Power is only used when it is required. According to the company, burst or leaking hoses are a thing of the past due to a fully encapsulated system that is extremely wear resistant. This makes them suitable for clean room or in food production applications. Units can be supplied with integrated position sensors or pressure sensors, and due to the stick-slip free cylinder construction the accuracy is only dependent on the sensor resolution. There are 3 standard models: e-ahp Basic For fast small strokes. Punching, bending, cutting, pressing etc. also for positioning tasks. Very direct drive without valve technology. e-ahp Prove Secures your pro cess with high repeat accuracies. Claimed to be ideal for test bench applications. e-ahp Performance Where speed and high forces are required. CyTec Systems UK is the UK and Ireland distributer for AHP Merkle GmbH. www.cytecsystems-uk.com AHP Merkle launches electro- hydraulic cylinder with its own built-in power supply INDUSTRY RECOGNISED COURSES FROM THE BFPA NOT KNOWING IS NOT AN OPTION The BFPA have for many years been passionate about raising standards within the fluid power market and industry as a whole, with this objective in mind we have created a suite of valuable training courses now available. HOSE ASSEMBLY SKILLS COURSE The skills course will take the candidate through the many techniques and considerations essential for the safe production of a quality hose assembly and ultimately leading to installation. This two day course involves both the theoretical and practical elements in working with hose and connectors. SMALL BORE TUBING INTEGRITY COURSE Delegates are offered a valuable understanding of the complexity surrounding small bore tubing and compression fittings. The course covers generic manufacturers twin ferrule compression fittings, thread awareness, tube and pipe differences and the preparation process, tube manipulation (bending) principles, common installation and routing techniques. FOUNDATION SAFETY COURSE This course has been developed to provide an introduction into hose, connectors and the safe assembly of these components for industry use. During the day the attendee will gain a knowledge and understanding of safe hose assembly and if applied will only enhance the safety within the hydraulic industry and the attendee. HOSE INTEGRITY, INSPECTION & MANAGEMENT The key themes covered during the one-day course include: hose life expectancy; risk analysis; competence by way of a robust competence assurance system; identify, inspect & record; hose register – recording of a hose assembly prior to it going into service; and visual hose assembly (installation) inspection check list. HYDROSTATIC PROOF PRESSURE TESTING The course will help give the delegate a greater understanding of the dangers associated with pressure testing. During the one day course the delegate will learn how to safely test hose and connector assemblies by taking into account a safe system of work best practice procedure (HSE GS4 document) along with relevant pressure test standards commonly used within industry. For more information about any of our courses or to check availability please visit: www.bfpa.co.uk/training Please call 01608 647900 or email enquiries@bfpa.co.uk