Why Choose a Quality Quick Coupling?
Quality quick couplings reduce risks and
costly losses while providing many operational benefits. The concern over
making sure that work machinery and tools are functioning 100% is one that is
shared by many industries, especially among companies which use hydraulic
systems. A single hydraulic accident can cause damage to costly devices
resulting in downtime, contamination in the work area and even worse,
potentially injuries to operators.
Reduce Risks with Quality Quick Couplings
One of the most
sensitive points for hydraulic systems are the connections. In sectors like
agriculture,
Earth-moving, industrial operations and gas and crude oil extraction, much of
the equipment used must be connected by sealing off the hydraulic circuit
and making sure it stays that way even when it is subjected to strong
mechanical stress, e.g. if the mechanical excavator boom becomes twisted.
If the connection system fails, the following
risks may be incurred:
·
Financial losses: machinery blocked due to inadequate couplings can
cause losses in the range of tens of thousands of Euros due to production
downtime;
·
Accidents in the workplace: the fluids used in hydraulic systems are
pressurized; a leak, no matter how small, can result in the liquid being
ejected with great force, potentially causing serious physical injury to
operators in the vicinity;
·
Environmental contamination: hydraulic fluid leakages which spill onto
the ground and into bodies of water can irreparably compromise these natural
resources; in addition to environmental responsibility, contamination can lead
to serious fines and, in the farming sector, damage the company's source of
income;
·
Loss of reputation: downtime, injuries to employees and environmental
pollution bring an added cost in terms of reputation and credibility, which
weakens the company’s image and alienates existing and potential customers;
·
Cost of repairs: repairing the hydraulic system and machinery, as well
as replacing the lost fluid, calls for the company to make a significant
capital investment; in the worst cases, the damage can also extend to buildings
or places where the equipment is housed, further increasing the expenses to be
covered.
Choosing quality hydraulic couplings is,
therefore, an essential investment to safeguard your company, employees and
the environment.
Benefits of Leak Free Quick Couplings
The benefits are not, however, just limited to
preventing leaks. Quick couplings guarantee a highly secure hydraulic
connection, while speeding up coupling and uncoupling operations. This increases productivity, adding
significant value to daily operations.
By drawing on sixty years of experience, Stucchi offers extremely high-quality quick couplings with solutions designed to eliminate leaks. We improve both coupling/uncoupling and circuit operations as well as safety systems to protect against any potential issue. Find out how high quality quick couplings by Stucchi deliver major benefits to your company: contact us for further information.