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That enabled the necessary adapta-
tions to the software to be planned and
carried out quickly. As expected, the VSP
drives ran within normal parameters,
allowing the whole system to be tested
under full load in a minimum of time. The
advantages of a VSP drive compared
with conventional hydraulic drives also
come to bear when used in crimping
presses: a smaller number of wear parts
and less wear of the system increase
the press availability compared with
conventional hydraulic systems. A longer
service life of the oil contributes to lower
maintenance costs. The maintenance
friendliness is improved by the easily
replaced modular components.
The integrated monitoring of the pump
parameters also enables preventive
maintenance, allowing parts to be
replaced in good time, when necessary.
The use of standard hardware and
the SMS software enables software
adaptations or future modernisation
steps to be carried out quickly, if
required.
The hydraulic systems with VSP
require no central hydraulic station with
large oil tank. The costs for housings
or hydraulic cellar and long pipework
are thus eliminated. All hydraulic
components are installed directly on the
machine where they are easy to service
and maintain.
It is also possible to retrofit the VSP
technology in existing machines and
plants. Modernisations in the form
of increases in press force and/or
shortening of cycle times can be easily
carried out in a minimum of time.
SMS Meer GmbH – Germany
Fax: +49 2161 350 1862
Email:
Website:
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The company precision-machines
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In the area of modern inserted
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Fax: +1 616 454 9958
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