Easy CUP: the System to Manage Connections Under Pressure

 

One of the intrinsic phenomena in hydraulic circuits used in many industries is the formation of pressure inside closed hydraulic circuits due to the increase in temperature of the surrounding environment. In fact, during a working day, the hydraulic circuits absorb heat, generated by the fluid inside them, from the active machinery and from the sunlight: but, except for extreme

conditions, this effect is considered when the system is designed and does not therefore hinder its correct operation.

However, the additional pressure is not disposed of and remains inside the pipe even when the machinery has been switched off and this causes problems when connecting or disconnecting the lines, since this pressure creates a thrust that, in turn, creates a resistance and prevents the operation from being performed.

In cases like these, it is possible to resort to special procedures to eliminate the residual pressure, but this takes time, which must be multiplied for each connection and disconnection operation during the day; in the case of earthmoving tools, these moments of machine downtime can become very frequent.

EFFICIENT CONNECT AND DISCONNECT UNDER PRESSURE WITH STUCCHI CUP TECHNOLOGY

To maintain machine operation and operator safety, Stucchi offers an efficient solution to connect and disconnect under pressure: Easy CUP technology.  Easy CUP technology (Connection Under
Pressure) allows for connections under pressure to be made easily and safety and it is compatible with a wide range of our couplings.

Its versatility makes it possible for it to be used in very different industries and fields of application, while always meeting customer’s needs. The following are available:

Flat face couplings: the “APM” male flat face quick coupling series allows for manual coupling with residual pressure in the circuit thanks to a triple valve system to discharge pressure and increase tightness;

Flat face screw couplings: the VEP-P, VEP-HD and VP-P series use special threaded rings that allow the quick coupling to withstand strong impulses and extreme conditions of use, by neutralizing premature wear and the brinelling effect; their strength and compactness is accompanied by a triple valve system which allows for connections under pressure;

Multi-couplings: the DP and GR series combine the lever system, which allows for several lines to be connected and disconnected quickly and without effort, with a triple valve for connections under pressure;

Monobloc: Saturn Block and Saturn Block HD allow to connect three and five lines and have been created in close collaboration with important earth moving companies to make them the ideal choice for machines with multifunction accessories; a special manual valve allows for the simultaneous discharge of the residual pressure of all the lines.

These solutions feature the best resources of Stucchi technology, integrating innovative and patented solutions: contact us for more information.

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Blow Out Prevention, BOP, Quick Couplings for Safety in Oil & Gas Plants

Safety is a priority in any work environment, but in some sectors, the consequences of an accident are much more serious than in others.  Take Oil & Gas, for example, where the operators work daily to extract materials which, without adequate protections, could be harmful to their health and cause fires or even explosions in the event of naked flames or sparks.

In these working conditions, the machinery must operate at maximum efficiency and resist all types of stress. In the event of malfunction, they must be fitted with safety mechanisms which prevent accidents from happening.

A crucial factor, in ensuring that these conditions are met, are quick couplings which guarantee that the hydraulic fluid circuits operate without leaks or pressure drops, thus allowing coupling and uncoupling operations to be performed quickly without the need for additional tools.

INNOVATIVE HYDRAULIC SOLUTIONS FOR OIL AND GAS

Stucchi has been operating in the quick coupling sector for sixty years, providing reliable and innovative solutions to major international companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The products of the VP, VEP, VEP-HD, VOF and VOFX line are BOP certified, i.e. Blow Out Prevention, and offer a greater degree of safety for hydrocarbon well drilling.

The Blow Out Prevention system is a fundamental safety device for the Oil & Gas industry. Its action prevents the fluids in the drilling well from rising up to the surface due to pressure and spreading toxic, flammable and explosive material in the work area.

Given the importance of BOP in guaranteeing safety on oil and gas drilling platforms, Stucchi offers Lloyd’s Register Type Approval certified quick couplings in compliance with the API 16D standard (Control Systems for Drilling Well Control Equipment and Control Systems for Diverter Equipment).

This allows Stucchi to offer the quality of its quick couplings in areas which call for high safety standards under extreme and demanding operating conditions: discover all the hydraulic solutions offered by Stucchi – contact us now.

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