HYDRAULICS 22 HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS October 2023 www.hpmag.co.uk AFC UL-FG LFMC system is approved to UL 360 and zinc coated, with a galvanised low carbon steel strip with UL bonding and a smooth PVC cover for splash zones. The PVC jacket inhibits bacteria growth and offers ease of cleaning and sterilisation. It is available with an internal diameter ranging from 12.8 mm to 51.9 mm and an external diameter ranging from 18.1 mm to 60.4 mm. The AFC-UL-FG has a smooth bore with a rugged, non-metallic PVC construction, also ideal for splash zones. This helps minimise the risk of contamination and is non-conductive and non-corrosive. It is available with an internal diameter ranging from 12.3 mm to 51.3 mm and an external diameter ranging from 18 mm to 60.4 mm, The systems offer IP ratings of IP66, IP67, IP68 and IP69, when combined with Atkore Flexicon’s new range of hygienic UL-listed fittings. The fitting are designed using principles given in EN1672-2 and EN ISO 14159 and are manufactured from 316L grade stainless steel. They can operate in temperatures ranging from - 50oC to 135oC and are interchangeable with all Atkore Flexicon liquid-tight conduits manufactured to UL360 sizes. The LPC-CUL90-FG is a stainless-steel, 90o elbow-type fitting, which can offer space saving and reduce potential bend radius. This is especially useful in panel applications where space is limited. The LPC-CUL-FG straight fitting is suitable for threaded entries and offers high mechanical strength and corrosion resistance. For further information please visit: www.flexicon.uk.com Showcase of latest hoses to help oil & gas sector transition to new energy Parker Hannifin showcased its latest upstream and downstream engineering solutions for land and sea installations at this year’s SPE Offshore Europe. A selection of Parker’s products, designed to help the oil and gas sector transition to a new energy era, were exhibited in two zones at the event. Zone 1 of the company’s Stand featured products for today’s ‘here and now’ including blowout preventer (BOP) hoses, Black Eagle hoses, bent-axis motors and contamination control solutions. Zone 2 focused on tomorrow’s ‘tech for a cleaner future,’ including high-pressure hydrogen hoses and fittings, process filtration, Phastite tube connectors and F37 non-weld piping solutions. Among the product highlights in Zone 1 were Parker’s Black Eagle range of large-bore, flexible, high-pressure, thermoplastic, wire-reinforced hoses, designed for use in upstream oil and gas applications. The hoses feature a nylon core tube with high-tensile steel wire reinforcement, and a dual-layer polyurethane outer jacket incorporating ColorGard technology. ColorGard acts as an ‘early warning’ indicator to alert end users to any excessive external abrasion that has potentially compromised the operational integrity of a hose assembly. Within Zone 2, visitors found Parker’s 2440P-04V32 hydrogen hoses on display that were developed to meet the high demands of hydrogen refuelling at 875 bar with pre-cooled hydrogen of -40°C. These reinforced hoses have a robust, kink-resistant design that offers excellent reliability and an extended life cycle. The ability to create tight-radius bends without kinking enables more convenient usage and installation in tight or limited spaces. This hose is ideal for fast refuelling operations and has a H70 pressure class. Also part of the ‘tech for a cleaner future’ products in Zone 2, Parker exhibited its Phastite tube connectors that are a type of ferrule-less, push-fit tube connection system. Their design eliminates costly welding and combines quick installation with a single assembly process to achieve a tube connector that can be used in applications up to 1550 bar and temperatures ranging from -45°C to 93°C. Phastite is already being used on thousands of applications worldwide and, coupled with its mandatory Small Bore Expert (SBEx) training, users can make their processes smarter, faster, cleaner, and safer. For further information please visit: www.parker.com The global hydraulics industry is forecast to experience huge growth in the coming years, with the market expected to reach a value of $49.7 billion (£380 billion) by 2027. Hydraulics play a huge part in many systems, so it’s important to be able to know how to address any issues that arise. If you’re concerned about the status of hydraulic systems and how leaks can affect your processes, this guide on their dangers, as well as the causes, Steve Ellis, Managing Director at FPE Seals, provides an insight on how businesses can detect fix and overcome hydraulic leaks. Dangers of hydraulic leaks: How to detect, fix, and overcome them identification methods, and fixes should help to assuage your fears. The basics of hydraulics leaks – what are they and why are they dangerous? Hydraulic leaks can occur in any of the components of the system, but the most common points to experience them are in the hoses that the fluid is transported in and the joints of the components where they connect with each other. The main cause of these leaks is wear from use. Hoses see so much pressurised fluid passed through them that over time they can fray and split, while the Steve Ellis, Managing Director at FPE Seals
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