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Except for the heavy machines, the polytechnician Thomas Schranz will take all the tools for the WorldSkills competition in Kazan with him. A large part of them is provided by the Swissmechanic association or sponsors. Composing the tool list, looking for sponsors and gathering the tools was more time-consuming for Thomas than expected. Nevertheless, his list is almost completely ticked off. Now…

Wandfluh has extended the proven flange spool valves for the modular valve construction with an execution for use in very corrosive environments. The valve is made from stainless materials and high-quality surface protection. It can switch volumes up to 50 l/min at up to 350 bar. Executions with 2- and 3-way functions are available. An optional detent enables valve actuation with a short…

The SwissSkills team for the WorldSkills Professional Championships, which take place from 22 to 27 August 2019 in the Russian Kazan, met from the 1 to 3 February in Davos for the first team weekend. The Swiss team competes in 40 different professions and consists of 42 participants, around 40 experts and other mentors and officials. The focus of the three days was on getting to know each other…

The new pressure reducing valve controls output pressures from 0 to 200 bar proportionally to the preset solenoid current. The valve is used in applications where pressures must be exactly controlled independently of the input pressure. Via the solenoid current, the proportional valve can continuously adjust pressures up to max. 200 bar and be used for volume flows of up to 25 l/min. The…