Hydraulics & Pneumatics May 2022

Claimed to offer the same robustness as a traditional aluminium soft jaw, Norgren’s new Adaptix Soft Jaw adapts to flat and unique part geometries to provide the necessary forces to hold the workpiece securely. Its ease of configuration and interchangeable pin tips mean machine operators can radically reduce set up and changeover times and their associated labour costs. Time and cost-saving benefits Tom Wood, senior director, growth initiatives at Norgren, says: “[Adaptix Soft Jaw] is the first universal soft/vice jaw solution that offers the same high force, repeatability and unbeatable accuracy as a traditional aluminium soft jaw yet can adapt to most part shapes. It delivers game-changing time and cost saving benefits for the CNC market by eliminating the need for an extensive soft jaw inventory and the provision of ultra-quick new part shape adjustment to aid production efficiency objectives. With built-in flexibility thanks to an array of interchangeable pin tips and a guaranteed performance level for 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 Matara linear rail and shaft clamping elements clamping forces, users can add it to their tool portfolio with confidence.” White paper To support Adaptix Soft Jaw, Norgren has developed an in-depth white paper specifically for the machinery market, outlining the solution’s impressive features, together with the tangible benefits machine operators can realise with it. www.norgrenworkholding.com