The latest additions to the Spencer Franklin range of hydraulic equipment from WDS include single and double acting ram’s with a broad range of mounting options, compact metric block cylinders and an extended range of HydraClamps for 360° holding. Ideal for customers with small to medium sized metalworking and assembly operations, the new additions offer increased flexibility and power in a broader range of applications.
Adding to the extensive Spencer Franklin range of hydraulic equipment and systems is a series of 20 different single acting rams. These units offer stroke lengths up to 180cm and holding forces up to 8.6 tonnes; they can be used in fixed workholding assemblies or in free-moving applications. The rams are available as basic versions for operations such as adjusting rollers and controlling light metal presses. In addition pin mounted variations are included for use in applications as diverse as opening/closing oven doors to controlling the movement of military tank visors.
For applications where precision movement and a higher load capacity is required, WDS has developed a series of double acting rams that are now available from stock in a broad range of sizes. Each unit in the series can be supplied with a range of mounting options allowing for attachments to mechanical assemblies and fixtures, via trunion blocks, spherical eye mounts or bushed pin collar arrangements. Mounting flexibility is also increased by use of front flanges on the ram bodies, and all models in the series can be used in both push and pull operations.
Single and double acting metric block cylinders, with stroke lengths from 8 – 125mm, have been introduced to cater for a broad range of hydraulically operated workholding, closing, opening, lifting applications and clamping systems. The new designs offer holding forces from 10 to 275kN and have been designed for applications where maximum power is required from the smallest possible design envelope.
Compatible with a broad range of boosters, electric and hand pumps, the units are ideal for pressing, punching, clamping, push and pull operations in assembly and fabrication applications. The extended cube profile of the metric block cylinders facilitates secure fitting by allowing mounting holes to be placed vertically and horizontally through the flat surfaces of the main body of the cylinder.
A new series HydraClamps has also been introduced that allow users to hold objects for 360° access in assembly, inspection or repair operations. The most compact unit in the range utilizes a smaller cam locking principle than previous designs, making it ideal for worktop applications such as electronics assembly and circuit board inspection. For heavier applications in the transport industry such as engine maintenance and installation, WDS now supply a 700kgs version with a pedestal mount that uses less floor space than other designs.