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Mar 2012

Staff News, Oil Reservoirs, Scoobi Filtration

New Staff: Hyspecs Melbourne would like to welcome their two "new" engineers...

Cam Riddle	James West

Cam has a background in heavy mobile equipment engineering. Cam completed his Advanced Trade as a Fitter and Turner with Tranzrail during which time he gained experience in hydraulic equipment installation and servicing. After spending 2 1/2 years as Aucklands Service Manager, Cam moved into a sales engineering position until late 2011 when he took up the Sales Manager position in our Melbourne branch.

James Initially trained in the Royal New Zealand Air force gaining National Certificates in Aeronautical engineering and Aircraft servicing. Having gained over 13 years engineering experience both domestic and internationally, 2 of which employed at Marshall Aerospace Uk and 8 years at Air New Zealand. James joined Hyspecs NZ in August 2010 and moved to the Australian branch at the end of 2011.  

Click here to read more staff profiles.

Hyspecs bids farewell to Gary Holt, Branch Manager of Christchurch. After 3+ years of dedicated service to Hyspecs, Gary is heading back to residence in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Gary will be pursuing Hytech manifold sales across Canada for our NZ manufacturing division. "I would like to thank all the staff at Hyspecs for their support and resources shown to me over the last 3+ years, to Hyspecs Christchurch, who have endured much over the last 18 months, you have grown stronger and I thank one and all for your friendship and support."

Owen Ladbrook will be taking the reigns from Gary and is looking forward to the challenge that will bring. Owen has 15+ years experience at Hyspecs and has spent that time in technical and sales engineering roles.

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Oil Reservoirs

Where possible Hyspecs likes to provide "locally made" products. Our locally made steel oil reservoirs range in size from 100 to 200 litres. For smaller tanks we import the aluminium range of OMT.

The steel tanks come in 100, 150 and 200 litre (75%) nominal volumes. They are manufactured from mild steel plate with all external welds TIG/MIG welded, continuous, no slag and checked by liquid penetration. The outward top flange comes with Nylock nuts and bolts and the sloped bottom floor allows easy draining via a removable stteel plug. Sealon adhesive tape provides an easy to install dust proof and water proof seal and the reservoir is fully grey primer etched inside and out. The reservoir also comes witih pre-drilled bolt down holes and baffles are available on request. Click here to download more information and pricing.

Hyspecs also stocks the OMT range of aluminium oil reservoirs in 16, 25, 55 and 75 litre (75%) capacities. They are manufactured from cast die aluminium and come complete with lid, gasket and drain plug. The lid is left blank to allow the designer to cut appropriate holes for the electric motor, filters, filler/breather and any other bulk head accessories that may be required. Click here to download more information and pricing.

All reservoir sizes are in stock now and you can purchase the entire range online at our website here.

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Scoobi

So what's a Scoobi? The acronym Scoobi was coined by one of our service engineers a few years back and stands for "Self Contained Old Oil Beautifying Implement". The Scoobi was designed to transfer oil from one vessel to another, whilst extracting contamination from the oil in the process. Typically used for transferring old oil from a tank that needs cleaning, during system maintenance and for filling tanks in new systems. Even new oil contains contaminates so it is recommended that a new drum of oil be filtered before going into the tank. The Scoobi provides a clean and easy way of doing this.

Features and Benefits
• Dual filtration in and out, 10 micron, useful for separate water and particle filtration ensuring ultra clean oil
• Gauge for indication that filter needs changing
• Rubber tyres and contoured handgrip for manoeuvrability and easy transportation
• IP65 rated on/off switch
• Assembled from locally sourced components for ease of service
• Manufactured by Hyspecs
• Relief valve protection
• Approximate dimensions 1m(h) x 0.5m(w) x 0.4m(d)

Specifications
• Transfer oil at 20 l/min
• Powered by a single phase 0.75 kW electric motor with lead & plug
• Oil is pumped via a Galtech gear pump

Nett price for the Scoobi is $2640 + GST. We currently have Scoobi's in stock and lead time from ordering if not in stock is typically 5 working days. We also hire out our workshop Scoobi at the rate of $50 per half day and $100 per day plus filters. Hose assemblies can be manufactured to your specifications.

Buy online now.

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Sep 2011

Poclain Selector Valves, HYTECH-Hydraulic Manifolds

 

Hydraulic Specialties now stocks the Poclain KV range of electronic 3 and 6 port selector valves.

Electronic selector valves are often used in a situation where a new piece of hydraulic equipment has been added to an existing machine. For instance a 6/2 way valve can divert oil from the tilt function on an excavator to another auxiliary function, at the press of a button.

Stocked valves range in size from 3/8" to 1" (BSP ports), as either 12 or 24 VDC with a manual over-ride option on all. An external drain port is drilled as standard, which allows higher pressure and/or flow in most cases. This port can be plugged if
not needed. All valves are open on changeover.

Specification Information:

For more information download the Poclain catalogue by clicking here (see pages 37-39 (3port), 77-87(6-port)).

Our sales engineers are available to offer expert guidance on the correct method for applying these valves to your application. They can be contacted by phone (see the numbers on the contact us page) or email at info@hydraulicspecialties.com.au.

HYTECH – Hydraulic Manifolds

Hytech is the manufacturing division of Hydraulic Specialties. Hytech manufactures standard & custom hydraulic manifolds.

Hydraulic manifolds are used in conjunction with cartridge valves to provide an integrated circuit where complex functions can be performed, equal to that of most conventional control components. The manifold itself is usually some form of aluminium alloy or steel with cavities machined to accept the cartridges. The cartridges control the flow and pressure of the oil to the machines various hydraulic components such as motors and cylinders.

The advantages of this technology become clear once it is examined in more depth

1. Complex functions can be performed by one integrated circuit. This can replace many discrete components.
2. Hosing or pipe-work is greatly simplified, resulting in lower costs and fewer potential failures
3. Pressure, return and function ports can be positioned where most convenient for the end user. Customising the block to the particular machine.
4. Circuit confidentiality is enhanced, since the design cannot be easily traced without resorting to exotic X-Ray methods.
5. Installed costs are usually lower than discrete components.
6. Skilled technicians are not usually needed to install the circuit.
7. Maintenance is simplified due to rapid cartridge interchange-ability. Failure of the block itself is rare.
8. Circuit versatility industry common cavities allow cartridges with differing functions to be substituted in the block. Therefore altering the circuit to customer specific requirements.
9. The completed circuit is usually lighter than individual components.
10. The completed circuit is usually more compact than individual components.
11. Virtually any circuit can be incorporated into a cartridge block.

Hytech provides Hydraulic Specialties with standard hydraulic manifolds that are used in every day circuits, such as relief and counterbalance valves. However Hytech is also geared to provide one off hydraulic manifolds for systems seen in super yachts or factory production lines for example. Hytech can also provide original equipment manufacturers (OEMS’s) with large runs of hydraulic manifolds, fully assembled with cartridge valves and each individual unit tested before shipping to your assembly plant to be inserted into your machine. At Hytech literally no job is too big or small.

For more information download a Hytech brochure by clicking here or visit the Hytech website by clicking here.

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Feb 2011

SAFEX(TM) Valve Test Video, Hardcopy/CD Pricelist, HydraForce i-Design CD

Hydraulic Specialties SAFEX^TM valves are designed to be mounted directly to the boom and/or the stick (arm) cylinders of hydraulic excavators. With the correct installation and adjustment these valves prevent uncontrolled lowering of the boom/stick cylinders in the event of a hose burst, thereby becoming part of the load holding and lowering system designed to comply with AS 1418.8 / ISO 8643.

To check compliance with the above standards the SAFEX^TM valve was tested on an excavator to simulate a hose burst. A ball valve connected to tank was fitted in the hose going to the boom cylinders. With the test load suspended the ball valve was opened to simulate a hose burst and the boom drop speed measured to ensure that it did not exceed 10mm/sec. For the next test the ball valve was closed and the operator moved the joystick to lower the load and the speed was measured. Then the ball valve was opened, again simulating a hose burst, and the lowering speed was measured to ensure the speed had not increased more than 100%.

We filmed this test with OSH in presence, utilising a Cable Price excavator. The valve passed the test and has been confirmed to comply with the required standards.

View the SAFEX^TM valve test video on YouTube by clicking here.

Download the SAFEX^TM valve brochure here.

For more information please email us or talk with one of our Sales Engineers using the numbers listed on the Contact Us page.

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Hardcopy / CD Pricelist 2010

Last month we released the 2010 Pricelist as a download from our website. This month we release the CD and Hardcopy versions.

The CD version of the pricelist includes our linked Product Library. This is the same version that we use in-house which includes full product specification/brochure links for the product you are interested in.

There's over 400 MB of information in there!

A printed version of the pricelist allows you to stay mobile and look up a part and price whilst on the go.

To order your free copy of the CD and/or printed hardcopy please call one of our sales engineers by using the numbers listed on the Contact Us page, or drop us an email by clicking here.

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HydraForce i-Design CD

Now You Can Easily Create Custom Integrated Manifolds.

HydraForce's i-Design Hydraulic System Design Software allows you to create custom integrated manifolds from the very beginning design stages all the way through pricing and quoting to your customers. And the best part is that it’s FREE!!

i-Design Version 3 incorporates the schematic layout and pricing tool from previous versions with the addition of a 3D layout tool. This new feature greatly improves communication throughout the design cycle, from specification with by the OEM designer through the manifold design.

Used in house and by Hydraulic Specialties customers, i-Design gives us the ability to collaborate on a design easily and efficiently, getting the whole design completed in a fraction of the time it would otherwise take, with traditional methods.

To order your free HydraForce i-Design CD either call one of our sales engineers today by using the contact numbers listed on the Contact Us page, or drop us an email by clicking here.

Visit the HydraForce website for more information by clicking here.