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DIMENSIONS
6 x 1.5 mm and 42 x 4 mm
STAUFF Form Tube Forming SystemPerformance The patented STAUFF Form tube forming system is without doubt one of the most high-performing solutions currently available on the market for connecting metric sized tubes. Apart from its simplicity, it also provides a maximum level of safety, reliability and reproducibility. STAUFF Form has been designed as standard for seamless cold-drawn precision steel tubes as well as stainless steel tubes with dimensions between 6x1.5mm and 42x4mm in the Light Series and between 6x1.5mm and 38x6mm in the Heavy Series. Parameters for alternative materials (copper, brass, CuNiFe, Tungum etc.) can be added by the manufacturer, if required. System Design and Components The system is based on standard parts and consists of only four key components: The STAUFF Form Ring with an integrated and thus undetachable elastomeric sealing is slid onto the tube end, which has previously been mechanically contoured. This creates a positive-locking connection that provides a reliable, permanent and maintenance-free seal when used with a conventional fitting body with 24 conical bore and a union nut, both according to ISO 8434-1. Versatility and Flexibility Users benefit from the great versatility and flexibility of the system, as well as the many combination and adaptation options offered by using standard components from the STAUFF Connect product range. There is therefore no need to duplicate the stock-keeping of similar components with a correspondingly high likelihood of confusion, as is often the case with comparable systems. Material and logistics costs can thus be correspondingly reduced. Materials and Surface Finishing Like all other components in the STAUFF Connect product range, STAUFF Form Rings are designed as standard with a high-quality zincnickel surface coating. With over 1, 200 hours of resistance to red rust base metal corrosion in the salt-spray chamber in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9227, the coating offers most reliable corrosion protection far beyond previously accepted market standards. Even after shipping, handling and assembly of the components, the coating significantly exceeds the requirements for the highest corrosion protection class K5 defined in VDMA Standard Sheet 24576 for tube connectors. Sealing The sealing of the only possible leakage path is provided primarily by the large-volume elastomeric sealing fitted to the STAUFF Form Ring, which is specifically positioned between the surface of the tube and the 24 conical bore of the fitting body during assembly. FKMFPM (Viton) is used as the standard sealing material and enables problem-free use of the STAUFF Form tube forming system for challenging applications involving high temperatures or aggressive media. The unique sealing profile has a particularly large cross-section in order to provide a safe, reliable and permanent seal even in the event of unfavourable tolerances of the tube and fitting. The sealing effect is assisted by the system pressure of the hydraulic system so that the STAUFF Form tube forming system is also the perfect choice for high-pressure applications. Pressure Resistance When the STAUFF Form tube forming system is used in conjunction with genuine products from the STAUFF Connect product range, it provides pressure resistance of up to 800 bar in the Heavy Series and 500 bar in the Light Series (generally with a four-fold safety factor and depending on the series, design and size of the fitting body and taking into consideration various pressure reducing factors). This is the result of exceptional care taken in the development of the system and the selection, handling and processing of the raw materials. Maximum tear-out strength can be guaranteed for the system due to the contour shaped at the tube end. Final Assembly in the Fitting Body Final assembly is performed by tightening the union nut until the point with clearly noticeable increase in force (fixed point). The assembly is completed with another turn by approximately 15 to 20 beyond this point. This incredibly simple assembly method has several benefits for the user: Considerably lower torques and short assembly paths(once the fixed point has been reached)Significant increase in torque to clearly indicate the end of the assemblyMaximum safety to combat over-assemblyNo need for time-consuming and expensive trainingConnections made with the STAUFF Form can be untightened as often as required and reassembled without wear, as any damaging expansion of the 24 conical bore of the fitting body is technically avoided.