SPX at Solutrans, the Road and Urban Transport Solutions trade fair

SPX HYDRAULIC TECHNOLOGIES

SPX Hydraulic Technologies, a subsidiary of SXPX Corporation, is a global manufacturer of high-pressure hydraulic cylinders, torque wrenches and pumps, bolt tensioners, nut splitters, as well as load-holding systems and devices for railway work.

The company's brands are:

- STONE: AC and DC hydraulic power units.

- RAIL SYSTEMS: Fast solutions for the railway sector.

- POWER TEAM: High-performance hydraulic pumps, cylinders and tools.

- HYTEC: High-performance hydraulic load-holding devices.

- GLOBE: Pneumatic radial piston motors.

The range includes, among other things, hand-held diagnostic tools for vehicle maintenance and repair, and power transformer units for the regulation, transmission and distribution of electrical voltages.

At the SOLUTRANS 2011 trade fair, SPX will present the new STONE radio control system, designed to facilitate the use of skips on utility vehicles.

STONE, THE RADIO CONTROL THAT REVOLUTIONIZES THE USE OF SKIPS

STONE, a subsidiary of SPX Hydraulic Technologies, is launching its first radio remote control for single, double, and three-way tippers on utility vehicles. This radio remote control has been awarded automotive and EMC certification.

Professionals working with skips are often limited in their movements and the tasks they perform due to the wired control box. STONE addresses these issues.

Mobility, precision and security

Freed from the wired connection, the operator gains mobility and can use the radio control within a radius of 25 meters. This ensures total control of the application and works with greater precision and efficiency. This is particularly true in cases where dumping is required in difficult locations (under a porch, for example) because, thanks to STONE, the operator can more easily control the quantity to be unloaded. The same benefit applies to a worker who positions himself with a bucket behind a dumpster and loads the necessary quantity with his STONE radio control. In addition, it saves him significant time, by eliminating the numerous back-and-forths required by wired connection and also by eliminating the work of repairing remote control cables cut in a door.

STONE radio controls operate with a coding system that prevents any interference and therefore any risk of accidentally tipping the vehicle under the action of another remote control (when someone opens their car nearby, for example). In addition, the control is secured so that it will not be triggered unexpectedly (for example, in a pocket). In fact, the central button only activates after being held for 3 seconds and automatically deactivates after 1 minute of inactivity. In addition, the transmitter and receiver are locked together by a unique code and can only work together. Finally, by limiting the accidental movements of the dumpster, the STONE system helps to increase its lifespan.

Plug & Play

STONE adapts to all types of skips, whether on new equipment or as a replacement for a cable box, and can be installed in no time thanks to its special quick-connect plug. Simply attach the receiver and connect the ground, and the system is ready to go. End users, just like skip professionals, can therefore connect the STONE system very quickly to skips equipped with a STONE SPX control unit.

Little but strong

With its compact, industrial design, the STONE control box withstands harsh construction site conditions, and its IP 65 rating makes it splash-proof and dust-proof. Its ergonomic design features large control buttons and provides good contact, even when wearing gloves.

The STONE system also offers a large number of types of boxes and supports (cabin mounting, magnets for body mounting, etc.) as well as options to meet the specific requirements of each site (different on/off switches, cabin indicator light, operating safety based on information from the truck engine, buzzer).

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