HydLok  construction.

The core of the new systems is a revolutionary and patented new system construction for the pressure intensifiers which is additionally incorporated into some of the flow control valves and homogenising valve options. This new construction we have called “Hyd-Lok”.

The Hyd-Lok principal. The Hydlok principal uses a clamping arrangement to hold the intensifier assemblies together, resisting the forces in operation trying to separate the assembly.  The clamping arrangement used on the systems is a hydraulic one using a piston and cylinder to close up the system. When  locked the assembly is rigidly held together by the clamping force which holds the system closed. Because everything is ‘pushed’ together and held from coming apart by the clamp it means that the assembly is NOT SCREWED TOGETHER as with traditional pumps and intensifier assemblies. Avoiding threads, particularly on the stainless steel elements, eliminates the risk of galling (cold welding), which is a serious risk on highly cleaned stainless threads, as typically required in clean room conditions.

Since the assembly is hydraulically clamped together when clamp is released, by releasing the hydraulic clamp pressure, the assembly may be easily separated for maintenance. So most maintenance, cleaning and inspection functions can be done without workshop tools and by the operator without need for specialist engineering assistance.