November/ December 2021

www.hpmag.co.uk HYDRAULICS & PN EUMATICS September 2021 39 Commercial Vehicle Hydraulics has supplied Collins Earthworks with two FH13 540 6x4 heavy haulage chassis to add to the five new Volvo FMX 500 Globetrotter 6x4 tractor units for operation with ejector trailers from its headquarters in Kirkby-in-Ashfield. Among the first new model FMX tractors delivered in the UK – they each benefit from the latest cab design offering superior comfort, agility and durability, with distinctive V-shaped LED headlamps with headlamp protectors, new anti-slip footsteps and a striking digital dashboard display. The two FH13 6x4 tractor units are powered by Volvo’s proven D13K engine generating 540 hp and 2600 Nm of torque, driven through a 12-speed automated I-Shift 60 tonne rated gearbox. The transmission has also been specified with construction and off-road gear changing software, while the Safer stopping Volvo Engine Brake makes stopping safer and easier D13K-375kW/D16-500kW. Bogie reinforcement for Heavy haulage with GCW 100, 70 tonne front towing device and Jost EVHD85 Sliding 5th wheel make this a highly effective heavy haulage machine. Inside the new FH heavy haulage cab, Collins Earthworks has specified a range of options packs and extras which adds key features including leather seats, double bunk, left turn and reversing camera – while the exterior is enhanced with Alcoa Dura-Bright alloy wheels, LED lights, factory air deflector kit and a raft of Kelsa products. The five FMX tractor units are powered by Volvo’s proven D13K engine generating 500 hp and 2500 Nm of torque, driven through a 12-speed automated I-Shift gearbox. The transmission has also been specified with construction gear changing software, which helps the trucks adapt to unique situations faced by vehicles in this sector, while the Volvo Engine Brake makes stopping safer and easier. Inside the new FMX cab, Collins Earthworks has specified a range of options packs and extras which adds key features including leather seats, fridge- freezer, microwave and reversing camera – while the exterior is enhanced with Alcoa Dura-Bright alloy wheels, air horns, factory air deflector kit and a Kelsa lightbar. www.cvhltd.co.uk SPOTLIGHT SICK has announced it has expanded its MAX family of linear encoders to extend the space-saving, operating cost and maintenance benefits offered by its innovative magnetostrictive measurement technology to smaller hydraulic cylinders and more harsh operating environments. The company says the rugged SICK MAX30 and SICK MAX48 linear encoders use reliable, non- contact magnetostriction technology to measure the piston position in the hydraulic cylinders widely used in industrial, materials handling and agricultural vehicles. The SICK MAX encoders offer compact integration benefits for new machinery designs. They also provide an opportunity for end users to upgrade to more rugged performance and diagnostic feedback through quick and easy retrofit into existing cylinders. The SICK MAX30 is believed to be the smallest in-cylinder magnetostrictive linear encoder on the market, with a head dimension of 30mm x 35mm, extending the innovative MAX positional feedback technology to smaller cylinders with more limited space. OEMs therefore have new opportunities to take advantage of the SICK MAX’s highly-reliable, contactless and wear-free positional accuracy, including in axes with lower operating forces. This enables them to be installed into material handling machinery such as mobile cranes, reach stackers and lift trucks, for example in outrigger cylinders, lift and tilt cylinders and steering systems. The new SICK MAX48A introduces a highly-durable full stainless-steel enclosure and axial wire orientation to extend the benefits of the popular 48mm SICK MAX48 linear encoder to the harshest indu strial operating environ ments. t | 01727 831121 e | andrea.hornby@sick.co.uk w | www.sick.co.uk VHS Hydraulic Components, Neilson Hydraulics and Parmafluid are a highly technical hydraulic group that offer a vast range of hydraulic components, bespoke products and hydraulic solutions. They work with and supply leading hydraulic brands within the group portfolio, including Bosch Rexroth, Danfoss, Dana Brevini, Emmegi, Moveco, IMO, Ikron, Sunfab and Walvoil. As one of the leading authorities in hydraulics, they provide first class technical, application, service, maintenance, repair, part and on-site support. They have a strong technical team that specialises in the design, build, manufacture, service, installation and commissioning of hydraulic systems and power packs, from concept to completion. VHS Hydraulic Components – t | 0114 276 4430 / e | info@hydraulic-components.net / w | https://www.hydraulic-components.net/ Neilson Hydraulics – t | 01709 821002 / e | sales@neilson-hydraulics.co.uk / w | https://www.neilson-hydraulics.co.uk/ YOUR HYDRAULIC PEOPLE HYDROTECHNIK has announced it has launched a revolutionary new Nitrogen Gas charging kit designed for accurately charging high and low- pressure accumulators. Designed to be completely self-contained the N2 Service Pal suits 99% of all accumulators. Easy to use and extremely safe using Minimess Gas charging valves and hoses capable of 630Bar working pressure the N2 Service Pal is a completely self- contained service tool for Accumulator charging and datalogging of results. Two regulator options are available 1 - 120Bar or 10 - 230Bar. Fully digital pressure and temperature sensors give highly accurate readings allowing engineers to accurately pre-set target accumulator pressures before releasing gas to the accumulator e | sales@hydrotechnik.co.uk w | www.hydrotechnik.co.uk N2 SERVICE PAL MAGNETOSTRICTIVE LINEAR ENCODERS Commercial Vehicle Hydraulics supplies new tractor units to Collins