Hydraulics & Pneumatics July/August 2022

HYDRAULICS With a crimping force of 370 tons, Uniflex’s new SC12 i is claimed by the company to be the most powerful workshop crimper for R15 industrial hoses up to 3" and high pressure hoses up to 1". With its large opening and a maximum crimping range of up to 139 mm (5.47"), the SC 12 i can also crimp 4" Camlock industrial fittings and even 90-degree fittings with a long or short arm with ease. According to Uniflex, a crimp force of 370 tons in a compact workshop crimper has never been available before. Direct access from all sides The compact 4-cylinder design allows direct access from all sides, which is particularly important when crimping workpieces that are short on one side. Measuring 690 x 750 x 1479 mm (LxWxH), the crimper is designed to fit into every hose workshop, despite a dead weight of 553 kg (without control/display). Two versions of the SC 12 i are available, the SC12 i A with a micrometer and Control A and the SC12 i C.2 with the Windows-based Control C.2 and 7” touch panel with colour display or IPC. The large opening path enables easy crimping of elbow fittings without the need to remove the crimping dies. Like all Uniflex crimpers, the SC 12 i also features the lubrication-free Uniflex slide bearing technology for maximum cleanliness and consistent operations as well as minimum wear and maintenance requirements. Wide range of accessories A wide range of accessories, from different sets of dies and the QDC 239.5 quick change system to an optional double foot pedal, a mirror and a clamp lamp as well as different storage and holding metal sheets for the various die sets, ensures easy operation of the machine with a large number of assistive functions. Full 3-year manufacturer`s warranty Uniflex grants a full 3-year manufacturer`s warranty on both versions of the SC12 i. Uniflex comments that with proper maintenance and careful handling, the owners of Uniflex devices can benefit from decades of service life of their investments. Uniflex adds that its machines – with their rare need for repair due to the proven slide bearing technology – not only stand for ‘The best Return on Investment’ but also for CO 2 - conscious investments. The new crimper is available in the UK from Abdex. www.uniflex.de www.abdex.com SKF has launched SKF Axios, which, claims the company, reinvents the fields of industrial machine reliability and predictive maintenance based on a collaboration between SKF and Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS). Manufacturers want to use simple and affordable wireless technology to monitor more equipment in their facilities. SKF Axios is a fully automated condition monitoring solution which fulfils this need. It comprises sensors, gateways and a machine learning service that is easy to install, commission, and scale with no experience necessary, allowing sensors and apps to be operational within minutes. It detects anomalies and pushes notifications allowing for quick action to avoid unexpected machine failures. SKF’s team of vibration analysts and engineers will continue to be an integral part of helping customers improve the reliability of their equipment. SKF Axios complements the company‘s current portfolio of condition monitoring products and now provides industrial companies with a simple solution to broaden their rotating asset predictive maintenance programs. www.skf.com/axios Pure strength: The SC 12 i 370-ton workshop crimper from Uniflex SKF Axios powered by AWS 22 HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS July/August 2022 www.hpmag.co.uk The two versions of the new Uniflex workshop crimper – the SC12 i A and SC 12 i C.2.