As part of a customer project in textile machine construction, the Masterflex Group has once again demonstrated its innovative strength. What originally began with a discussion about hose trends developed into a comprehensive process optimization: instead of individual hoses, Masterflex supplied fully assembled hose sets that are ready for immediate use.
The result: significant time and cost savings for the customer and freed up capacity for their employees. Customized, pre-assembled solutions like these show how Masterflex contributes to greater efficiency in the industry with its engineering services for hose systems.
Advantages of molded hoses Special solutions compared to roll goods:
- Ready-to-use assembled hose sets
- Bending and tensile strength - molded hoses guarantee significantly higher bending radii than roll goods
- Save space and complex connection technology in tight installation situations
- No pressure loss due to kinking of the hose
- Maximized durability under mechanical loads
The individually designed pneumatic and fluid hoses (shaped hoses as sets) in this project example are extruded, assembled and mounted to deliver maximum performance in operation. In industrial applications in which pneumatics and fluid technology play a central role, customized solutions are increasingly the preferred alternative to standard solutions. "A sales representative who is in close contact with our customers recently asked me about the future of special solutions for our industry. I replied that I am firmly convinced that individual solutions are already the standard for many niche and special applications," emphasizes Managing Director Christian Horstkötter.
Complex motion sequences and tight installation situations increasingly require more flexible high-performance hoses. Our special solutions made of PU and PA, for example, offer high elasticity, kink resistance, oil and grease resistance as well as optimum pressure resistance - in a material mix that meets the highest demands.
"At Masterflex, we not only develop standard products, but also make specific adaptations, such as individual color designs or branding for the customer. However, it becomes particularly exciting when specific customer requirements necessitate design changes to the product. The adaptation or development of targeted solutions as well as our flexibility and ability to respond to individual customer requests form a central pillar of our strategy," adds Mirko Baldus, Sales Manager D-A-CH.
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In the Engineering Services Workflow of the Masterflex Group, specialists work together across departments. Sales, engineers and technicians from the Group develop customized solutions that are precisely tailored to customer requirements.
"Instead of individual components, we supply ready-made hose sets that enable quick and easy assembly. This significantly reduces procurement and installation costs while ensuring maximum process reliability and efficiency," continues Baldus.
