New in the Stauff range: Male stud swivel elbows

Introducing freedom of movement into hydraulic line systems

Stauff is adding male stud swivel elbows to extend its range of tube fittings. These connecting elements feature an additional axis of rotation in the connector and introduce continuous freedom of movement into the hydraulic line – for instance at the hydraulic attachments of construction machinery or the articulated joints of wheel loaders – further increasing the leak safety of the hydraulic system.

The compact design of the FI-DGWESV swivel fittings was designed precisely for this kind of application: they compensate for regular or irregular rotating, pivoting or oscillating movements between the line and machine component during operation, for instance for the tension-free connection of pressurised hose lines equipped with connecting fittings incorporating a sealing cone connection in accordance with DIN 3865. They also prevent torsion being generated and extremely tight bending radii on moving hose lines.

From the outset, users of the new range, part of the Stauff Connect series, can take advantage of a comprehensive range. The connection on the one side of the swivel elbow is always a 24° inner cone (form “W” as per DIN 3861) in sizes 6L to 42L (Light Series) and 6S to 38S (Heavy Series). The opposite side can either be fitted with a Whitworth pipe thread (G1/8 to G1-1/2) or a metric thread (M10x1 to M48x2) with a profiled seal. NBR (Buna-N®) is used as the standard sealing material, although alternative materials as well as different connection versions are available on request.

The rotating movement is provided for by a self-lubricating slide bearing, which uses the system fluid as lubricant, making the bearing completely maintenance-free. The maximum permitted number of rotational movements in continuous operation depends on the size. Stauff would be happy to assist with the selection of the correct components for a specific application based on the general framework conditions.

The new swivel fittings are designed for an operating pressure of up to 400 bar (with a general safety factor of 2.5 and depending on the series and size of the fitting body). Like the complete Stauff fittings range, they boast a high-grade zinc/nickel coating, which meets the most exacting requirements in terms of corrosion protection and appearance.

About the STAUFF Group

For more than 50 years, the companies of STAUFF Group, since April 2015 also including VOSWINKEL, have been developing, manufacturing and distributing pipework equipment and hydraulic components for mechanical and plant engineering and for service and industrial maintenance.

The overall range currently includes about 40000 standard components in ten product groups as well as a large number of special and system solutions, which are manufactured to customer specifications or based on in-house developments.

Wholly owned manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 18 countries and a tight global network of authorised distribution partners ensure high presence and service paired with a maximum of availability.

With around 1350 employees worldwide, including 550 at five sites in Germany, the companies of STAUFF Group achieved external sales of over EUR 210 million in the business year 2016.

Press Contact
Walter Stauffenberg GmbH & Co. KG
Mr Boris Mette
Im Ehrenfeld 4
58791 Werdohl
Phone: +49 (0) 2392 / 916-154
Telefax: +49 (0) 2392 / 916-270154
eMail: b.mette@stauff.com

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