Hydraulics & Pneumatics January/February 2022

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. $PVSTFT DBO CF EFMJWFSFE GBDF UP GBDF PS POMJOF G or more information or to check availability please visit: www.bfpa.co.uk/training Industrial automation company, Camozzi Automation Ltd, has launched pneumatic cylinders with automatic mechanical end stroke locks. The automatic lock feature ensures the cylinder rod’s safe and secure holding in both retracted and fully extended positions. The automatic mechanical lock makes them highly suitable for use in sectors and applications where it is essential to lock a cylinder’s position, both to avoid sliding during long stops and in situations with an absence of air, for example, in the transportation, printing & paper and woodworking industries. Enhanced overall machine performance The most notable feature of Camozzi’s end lock cylinders is that the locking force is 3 times the cylinder’s thrust force, which enhances overall machine performance. This capability to withstand external forces higher than the force exerted by the piston makes them ideal for applications such as lifters, positioners and presses where a greater degree of safety is required compared to the more traditional rod locks combined with blocking valves. Furthermore, additional variants are available that are corrosion-resistant, and suitable for use in ATEX, dirty, dusty, high and low temperature environments. “This offers a cost-effective and safer solution, compared to using separate components such as a standard cylinder, blocking valve and/or rod lock. It’s one component rather than several to achieve the same outcome.”, comments Mark Thompson, technical manager for Camozzi Automation Ltd. Since the cylinders are ISO 15552 compliant, they can easily replace standard cylinders without the need to modify the machinery in any way. Installation and setup time is also reduced because the locks activate and release automatically without the need for external signals and additional locking components. The locking and unlocking mechanisms happen without any delay to the movement of the rod. Camozzi’s end lock cylinders can enhance the safety and reliability of industrial operations whilst also reducing costs and saving time. https://store.camozzi.co.uk End lock pneumatic cylinders with locking force 3 times the cylinder’s thrust force