A better hydraulic tester
2nd Quarter 2011
Hydraulic systems & components
Webtec Products has redesigned its popular RFIK mechanical hydraulic tester to meet the demands of ever larger agricultural machinery. Many machines used in agriculture now have hydraulic pumps rated up to 200 lpm. In addition, hydraulic reservoir sizes are often kept to a minimum, which means oil operating temperatures are often nearer 100°C, where in the past they rarely exceeded
80°C. The new version of the RFIK hydraulic tester has been designed to address these changes and is now rated up to 200 lpm and 110°C. This compact tester requires no batteries and can measure flow, pressure and temperature as well as incorporating a loading valve. The RFIK provides the service engineer with quick, accurate and simple performance testing of pumps, motors, valves, cylinders and complete hydraulic circuits.
The RFIK is of aluminium construction and is housed in a rugged steel box. It includes the uniquely designed Webster loading valve with internal safety discs. This allows for smooth, progressive loading of a hydraulic system in absolute safety and protects against oil spillage. The RFIK is available in two sizes, 5–20 lpm and 10–200 lpm. Both units are rated to 420 bar and measure temperature up to 110°C. The flow is indicated with an accuracy of better than 4% FSD. The testers come complete with 2,5 cm BSPF male adaptors and full operating instructions.
For more information contact Ken Beaumont, Commercial Shearing, +27 (0)11 397 4264, [email protected], www.commercialshearing.co.za
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