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Formed in 1998 following the merger of two well established and highly regarded clamp manufacturers, Smith & Johnson and Connectors Ltd, Teconnex, part of the Hexadex group of companies, is the

2 Formed in 1998 following the merger of two well established and highly regarded clamp manufacturers, Smith & Johnson and Connectors Ltd, Teconnex, part of the Hexadex group of companies, is the leading European manufacturer of specialist V, Ring, Band and Pressed Clamps. With modern premises and well planned manufacturing facilities, Teconnex has the capability and capacity to meet the demands of customers around the world. Over 50% of production is exported. Industrial markets for Teconnex products include: Engine and Vehicle manufacture, Marine, Chemical, Petrochemical, Oil and Gas Production, Pharmaceutical, Food and Beverage, Water Treatment, Aerospace and Power Systems. The company supplies clamps to all of these and many other industries and can custom design to specific application requirements where necessary. with

Quality assured at every stage Although clamps are often a small and inexpensive part of the overall equipment package within which they are included, their functionality and reliability are

Computer Aided Design and database techniques are used to ensure that effective and efficient designs are generated.

Teconnex Following design completion, design and manufacturing details are entered into the integrated business system and customer requirements are added to generate materials and manufacturing

3 Quality assured at every stage Although clamps are often a small and inexpensive part of the overall equipment package within which they are included, their functionality and reliability are paramount to the performance of the system as a whole. For this reason, Teconnex operates a stringent quality system, which ensures quality is built in at every stage of design and manufacture. Computer Aided Design and database techniques are used to ensure that effective and efficient designs are generated. Where necessary, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) techniques can be applied to optimise clamp design, prior to prototype design verification using comprehensive in-house test facilities. Teconnex Following design completion, design and manufacturing details are entered into the integrated business system and customer requirements are added to generate materials and manufacturing demand. All materials used by Teconnex are certified and manufacturing quality is monitored throughout using a combination of in-process and final inspection /testing. Teconnex is accredited to BS.EN.ISO9000 and holds a number of second party manufacturing approvals from an impressive, world class customer base.

V Band Clamps V Band Clamps are used to pull together and connect two circular flanges.

variation. Teconnex has an extensive range of clamp profiles and manufactures V Band Clamps from 35mm to 3 metre diameter and beyond.

4 V Band Clamps V Band Clamps are used to pull together and connect two circular flanges. The resulting joint is much lighter, easier to fit and maintain and requires less space than a joint using bolted flanges. Due to their ability to wrap around the flange profile, V Band Clamps give a more consistent axial load to the joint than a rigid cast clamp for improved sealing. By taking advantage of the wide choice of clamp designs and closing mechanisms, V Band Clamps can function reliably and safely under conditions involving stress, vibration, corrosion and temperature variation. Teconnex has an extensive range of clamp profiles and manufactures V Band Clamps from 35mm to 3 metre diameter and beyond. high per Ring Clamps Originally developed as a cost-effective clamp solution for connecting automotive turbocharger casings, Ring Clamps are now used in many different applications. They offer similar benefits to V Band Clamps over other methods of connection and can be more economical both in terms of materials and methods of manufacture. Due to their inherent stiffness, they are not suitable where frequent decoupling is required or in diameters below 100mm. Band Clamps Band Clamps are used for clamping together two push-fit pipes. Applications include clamping flexible hoses to solid pipes, connecting sections of exhaust systems and bundling securely together groups of pipes. Teconnex Band Clamps are of a T-bolt design that offers greater strength and a reduction in component damage often associated with worm drive clips.

Pressed Clamps The generic term Pressed Clamp is afforded to a range of clamps produced on an engineer-to-order basis by

Each clamp is designed to a specific customer application requirement and generally requires special manufacturing tooling.

Teconnex has extensive application knowledge and Pressed Clamp design experience.

Typical Pressed Clamp styles include Double Bolted, G Coupling, Hinged and Flexi-ring Clamp designs.

section materials with seal welded solid lugs.

5 Pressed Clamps The generic term Pressed Clamp is afforded to a range of clamps produced on an engineer-to-order basis by Teconnex. Each clamp is designed to a specific customer application requirement and generally requires special manufacturing tooling. The result is a clamp that is extremely cost effective per individual component once tooling costs have been covered. Teconnex has extensive application knowledge and Pressed Clamp design experience. Concept designs and prices can be quickly generated. Typical Pressed Clamp styles include Double Bolted, G Coupling, Hinged and Flexi-ring Clamp designs. formance Heavy Duty and Hygienic Clamps The Teconnex range of Heavy Duty and Hygienic Clamps are manufactured from heavy V section materials with seal welded solid lugs. This results in a product which is suitable for food, beverage and pharmaceutical applications and provides extra strength for high pressure or high piping load applications. Teconnex offers the Heavy Duty and Hygienic Clamp range with a number of different closure mechanisms, including the patented safety toggle lever for use on pressurised vessels. This safety feature prevents the inadvertent full opening of the clamp until pressure has been released.

Flexi-joints Flexi-Joints are a range of general purpose pipe connectors that enable approximate lengths of otherwise unfinished piping to be coupled together with the aid of just a spanner.

Their compact size and flexible radial positioning makes them ideal for confined and inaccessible positions.

6 Flexi-joints Flexi-Joints are a range of general purpose pipe connectors that enable approximate lengths of otherwise unfinished piping to be coupled together with the aid of just a spanner. Manufactured in electro-plated mild steel, these couplings can be equipped with seals in a range of materials suitable for coolant, mild chemical and elevated temperature (to 150 C) applications. Their compact size and flexible radial positioning makes them ideal for confined and inaccessible positions. Another major benefit of Flexi-Joints is their ability to attenuate the transmission of vibration and noise along piping runs. quality Ranges and styles Teconnex clamps are offered in various ranges and styles to suit virtually any application. Closure mechanisms include conventional bolted, single and multi T-bolt, loop couplers for quick disengagement of the bolt and toggle levers. Teconnex has a large number of V sections to cover a wide range of diameters and applications.

7 clamps Teconnex has a foundation built on the capability and pedigree of two world players in the fabricated clamp industry. We have made great progress in identifying and tackling the business issues of today by applying synergies within. In the future, we will harness our resources for one major purpose to serve our growing world wide customer base, no matter how diverse, meeting their needs in terms of market requirement, product availability and support services. Whatever your clamping needs, connect with Teconnex.

8 World wide coverage For details of your nearest Teconnex representation contact: Teconnex Limited Bronte Works Chesham Street Keighley West Yorkshire BD21 4LG United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0)

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