VOSS Spotlight
We regularly shine the spotlight on one of our products in our "Spotlight" column and focus on a solution to a specific problem. Short, clear, informative - without frills and served in a bite-sized format. Do you have specific questions about the topic in question? Please feel free to get in touch with us.
In the Spotlight: VOSS Ring Mand the end of over-tightening
Creating a genuine alternative to conventional cutting ring systems - that was the idea behind the design of our own, patented VOSS Ring M cutting ring system. In hydraulic systems, cutting ring systems are known to ensure the leak-free connection of tubes - or at least that's what they are supposed to do. But a prerequisite for process-safe connection is an experienced fitter who has an eye on even the smallest sources of error and precisely executes the required assembly line. A major source of error is over-tightening, which often happens to inexperienced (and doubtless even experienced) fitters.
The solution of your problem
We counter this in our VOSS Ring M with pre-assembly studs. The patented solution for connecting steel and stainless steel tubes is easy to handle and enables even inexperienced or frequently changing personnel to carry out precise pre- and final assembly. This is ensured, among other things, by the integrated stop function so that the assembly process ends at the optimum point and over-tightening is effectively prevented. The pre-assembly stud makes assembly more precise, because as soon as the ring has reached the optimum pre-assembly distance, there is a block stop. In other words, the fitter feels a clear increase in force, which means that unintentional over-tightening can be virtually ruled out.
100 million cutting rings sold worldwide
The track record since the market launch 7 years ago: well over 100 million cutting rings sold to companies from all over the world. At the Hannover Fair 2015, we had the privilege of presenting our VOSS Ring M for the first time. The message to our customers is: With the VOSS Ring M, we combine the advantages of conventional 24° cutting ring systems, i.e. reliable sealing, simple assembly and disassembly, with a new level of quality and safety. Minimum effort with maximum leak tightness, pressure resistance and quality at the same time.
For what?
• leak-free connections in hydraulic systems;
• as an alternative to conventional cutting ring systems;
• for highest pressure and dynamic load capacity up to 800 bar;
• for particularly difficult installation conditions in narrow and tight installation spaces.
For whom?
• as a facilitation of work for assemblers in general: reduction of the final assembly line from 90° to 30°;
• also for inexperienced fitters, enabling them to perform precision work.
Awesome,
because ...?
• particularly reliable assembly thanks to integrated over-tightening protection;
• leaktight thanks to integrated over-assembly protection;
• extremely high pressure load capacity through geometric reinforcement;
• reliable series assembly owing to patented stop concept;
• maximum corrosion resistance thanks to VOSS coat.
Made of which material?
• specifically developed special material, which has a high toughness and thus insensitivity to fracture;
• special zinc-nickel surface for at least 1,000 hours of corrosion resistance.