Hydraulic Hoses and Pipes Clearly and Permanently Marked

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Hydraulic hoses and pipes clearly and permanently marked

Lohne, August 2010. – One of the latest additions to the KAPSTO standard range of products from Pöppelmann GmbH & Co.KG, Kunststoffwerk-Werkzeugbau, Lohne/Germany, are the Identification Plates GPN 1070 for the unmistakable identification of hoses and pipes for hydraulic and other fluid handling systems. The plates are manufactured from a largely chemical resistant and impact-resistant high-density Polyethylene (PE-HD) and are available in seven eye-catching colours, thus permitting the permanent marking and rapid identification of hoses and pipes, even when the latter are installed in parallel configurations. Their curved contour permits close-fitting attachment to outer diameters from approx. 17 mm to 30 mm.

The new Identification Plates have a useful surface area of 40 mm (length) x 20 mm (width). They can be easily and legibly marked with permanent markers, the markings then being weatherproof and heatproof. Moreover, the material contains laser sensitive additives, causing a clear change in colour when hit by the laser beam and hence delivering markings that are sharply defined, of high contrast, abrasion-resistant and absolutely permanent. One of the ends of the plates is pointed, allowing to indicate the direction of flow of the medium. When used on construction or agricultural machinery, for example, the plates can be used to identify the respective functions of the hydraulic lines, e.g. lifting, lowering, right, left etc.

The Identification Plates can be attached easily and rapidly by means of two conventional cable ties that lie flush in the grooves provided for them in the tag. Consequently, even when subjected to heavy duty conditions and extreme vibration, the tags will not slip out of place, thus ensuring their optimum legibility at all times.

Continually developed and manufactured by Pöppelmann in its own production facilities, the standard KAPSTO range comprises, besides the Identification Plates GPN 1070, over 3,000 different types and/or sizes of protective plastic caps and plugs, all of which are immediately available ex stock. Special versions, e.g. plugs combining sealing and assembling functions, can be designed and developed by Pöppelmann's own team of application engineers exactly in accordance with customer requirements.

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Further Information:

Christian Homrighausen Pöppelmann GmbH & Co. KG, Kunststoffwerk–Werkzeugbau Bakumer Straße 73, 49393 Lohne, Germany Phone: +49 (0) 4442 982-9170, Fax: +49 (0) 4442 982-9150 Email: [email protected]

As one of the latest additions to the KAPSTO standard range of products from Pöppelmann GmbH & Co.KG, Kunststoffwerk-Werkzeugbau, Lohne/Germany, the new Identification Plates GPN 1070 can be used for the clear and permanent marking of hoses and pipes, e.g. installed in parallel configuration. Manufactured from a largely chemical-resistant and impact-resistant high-density Polyethylene (PE-HD) in seven eye-catching colours, the tabs permit rapid and reliable coding and identification. Abrasion-resistant and absolutely permanent laser marking is possible.