HYDRAULIC POWER AND CONTROL for the EXTRUSION INDUSTRY Bulletin 11800-B
Extrusion Industry Partner with the Extrusion Industry The Oilgear Company is a global builder of hydraulic drives and electronic control systems for diversified industries sharing a common need for the highest level of machine performance, reliability, economy and product support possible. The extrusion industry is one of these industries. Oilgear has specialized in Extrusion press technology since 1928 and is dedicated to the Extrusion market. Development has been driven by our customers' needs creating solutions with proven reliability derived from the feedback of hundreds of press installations worldwide. Today, industry economics demand maximum reliability and minimal dead cycle time with a committed focus on increased productivity and quality. To help you achieve your production and maintenance goals Oilgear has pioneered advancements for all parts of your extrusion press: die changing, manipulator arms, billet loaders, shears, hydraulic systems and electronic controls. These custom-engineered solutions will increase efficiency and productivity while simultaneously reducing downtime. We ve expanded our product offerings and global support network to better serve the extrusion industry. Our products are now used in over 100 countries, and are located in every major industrial market of the world. Production managers and operators confidently push the production envelope with Oilgear as a partner. Our mission is to deliver to you a value-engineered package that will meet or exceed your performance specifications, faster and more cost-effectively. We offer our customers complete single source, turnkey engineering, fabrication, installation and start-up responsibility on new systems and upgrade, delivered on time, anywhere in the world. Every pump and system comes with the Oilgear Performance Assurance a corporate commitment to ensure our equipment performs as specified.
Engineering and Application Expertise Oilgear s engineering capabilities are second to none. Our engineering department and product research facilities are staffed by an international group of in-house graduate and registered professional engineers trained in the electronic, hydraulic, mechanical and software disciplines. Our application and field engineers are factory-trained and have spent years, often decades, working in the market segment they service. Every Oilgear engineer brings this personal experience to the meeting table, plus the collective knowledge gained from Oilgear s 90 years of servicing general industry with innovative fluid power solutions. Our commitment to providing you with the best solution for your needs continues after our initial meeting. We ll use our performance-predicting mathematical modeling and simulation software to analyze your requirements, and then use state-of-the-art CAD capabilities to quickly engineer a drive or control system that is tailored to fit your specific needs. Manufacturing Oilgear s corporate headquarters and main manufacturing center are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Further domestic manufacturing capacity and product specialization are provided by our Fremont, Nebraska, pump manufacturing facility. We also have extensive manufacturing centers in Europe, India, Japan and Korea. Each of our facilities is staffed by a highly skilled labor force using modern machine tool centers to produce premium-grade components. Our workers are encouraged to identify and suggest new procedures as part of our continuing process improvement program. Demanding quality control standards and internal performance audits ensure that Oilgear customers worldwide receive uniform, defect-free products. Global Service Network No matter where you are, Oilgear can quickly and efficiently provide service to you. Our regional sales and service centers are available in more than 50 countries. One phone call gets you help fast. Factory-trained Oilgear service personnel are ready to provide timely on-site assistance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our extensive parts inventory on three continents enables us to ship either new or factory-remanufactured exchange pumps and components, often within 24 hours of receiving your request. Machine reliability can be further enhanced by an Oilgear custom-designed preventative maintenance program conducted either on-site or at one of our facilities. Application specialists can also visit your site to make recommendations on how your equipment can be upgraded for improved productivity and savings. Extrusion Industry
Extrusion Industry Products High-performance, High-reliability Pumps Every Oilgear pump embodies the collective know-how gained from our long history of building pumps. Our pumps offer unparalleled levels of performance, reliability and long life service. Oilgear standard variable displacement axial piston pumps offer displacements ranging from 11 cm 3 /rev to 540 cm 3 /rev at operating pressures up to 6,500 psi (450 bar). High-pressure Oilgear Towler series fixed displacement check valve-type pumps offer continuous operation up to 14,500 psi (1000 bar). Oilgear pumps offer many benefits. High horsepowerto-weight ratios reduce space requirements. Fast response, horsepower limiting, load sensing and pressure compensating pump controls ensure energy efficient pump operation. Further economy may be realized as full thru shaft horsepower ratings allow in-line coupling of axial pumps driven from one prime mover. Extreme tolerance to dirt and fluid contamination is afforded by specially-treated hard-on-hard internal wear surfaces coupled with an innovative hydrodynamic bearing design. Compatibility with biodegradable and fire-resistant fluids reduces environmental liability. High-performance Valves and Integrated Manifolds Oilgear manufactures a full component of spool, cartridge and specialty servo valves for demanding flow control applications. These valves can be combined into compact, low-maintenance, customintegrated, manifold assemblies for high-volume and high-pressure operation with minimal pressure drops. Compact, state of the art, integrated manifolds minimize piping for large flow capacity systems. Designed with smooth shifting, high response, slip-in cartridges, these manifolds result in shock-free switching with reduced dead cycle time, reduced system shock and reduced system leakage - all keyed to saving your investment dollars.
Power Units Oilgear power units are supplied to OEM s for new equipment as well as end users to upgrade or retrofit an existing system. They can be found in almost every application that requires hydraulic power. A well designed reservoir will be sized and properly baffled to eliminate turbulence, aeration and temperature problems. Oilgear engineers will work with you to define system requirements to determine proper capacity and ensure the unit meets your space and performance specifications. A complete HPU includes the reservoir, pumps, motors, oil cooling and filtration systems, and necessary valving or manifolds. Pumps can be mounted on the top or side of the reservoir. Vertical and in-tank mounting configurations are also available. Systems can be designed for special fluids or unique environmental conditions. Large or small, custom or standard, single HPU or multiple system applications Oilgear can provide the hydraulic power unit you can count on to perform reliably for many years to come. Complete Solutions Oilgear is one of the few companies in the world that can provide a complete array of services for any Extrusion application. We have gained a unique range of knowledge from our decades of experience and a large base of installed operations. We also recognize that the future of the extrusion industry will have new requirements so the systems and services we offer are designed to help you keep pace with innovation. Oilgear has the capability to provide complete extrusion solutions. This includes pumps, valves, manifolds, reservoirs, piping systems, electronic controls, billet loaders, and cylinders all designed and manufactured in our facilities to be installed as an integrated system. A complete package, or any of its components, can be provided for new installations or retrofit to an existing press. Extrusion Industry
Extrusion Industry Electronic Controls Oilgear can design a control package to fully automate your entire extrusion operation, offering numerous levels of process control for integration into new and existing installations. Oilgear manufactures control desks and consoles suitable for use in an extrusion facility. The equipment is built tough to provide years of service in the harshest of environments. A complete system with operator interface allows you to control and monitor all phases of the extrusion operation. Available features include: Closed-loop Constant Main Ram Speed Control Pressure Unloading Pressure Rate Control Horsepower Limiting Electronic Main Ram Pressure Switching Burp Cycle Control Operator Adjustable Butt Length Butt Discard Detection Main Ram Interference Detection Peripheral Equipment Interface / Control Billet Flash Detection Unique Pump Commands for Each Function Adding an operator interface touch screen replaces the vast majority of push buttons on your operator station. It will display any variable that can exist in the control system. The operator can change set-up parameters with a touch of the screen. We ve designed our operator interface to ensure ease-of-use and safe operation. Specialized graphic screens provide quick visual assessment of all system functions walls of gages and indicators are eliminated. Automatic self-checking diagnostics and failure annunciator displays provide positive warning of any unsafe conditions.
Aftermarket Services Our commitment to customer support continues long after your equipment is installed and running. Oilgear is dedicated to helping you keep your systems and equipment operating as efficiently as possible. To support this goal, we offer Aftermarket services to cover all areas of assistance - Service, Repair, Retrofits, Upgrades, and Training. Our Customer Support Center is staffed with trained professionals to answer your questions, arrange repair returns, process parts orders and schedule field services. Upgrades and Retrofits When your manufacturing process changes and your equipment is no longer up to the task, or you need to improve system performance, an Oilgear system upgrade or retrofit will provide you with the flexibility to support change now, and in the future. Full or partial electronic control upgrades Manifold systems to replace inefficient linemounted valves and patchwork piping. High-efficiency axial piston pumps. Fluid filter/cooling systems Complete billet loaders and "S-Curve" loader control upgrades. Oilgear manufactured Replacement cylinders Field Service Whether it is the repair of original equipment, startup and service of an integrated power system, or instrumentation for preventative maintenance, our aftermarket service engineers are available for our customers anywhere in the world. Repair Center Our exceptional repair center provides customers with a quick turn-around on remanufactured units that perform to the specifications of a new unit, backed up with the same warranty. Training and Documentation A well-trained workforce is the best way to keep equipment running at peak performance. Oilgear's full complement of training programs ensures our customers have up-to-date information. Training sessions, standard or custom, can be held on-site or at Oilgear's training facility. We also offer system documentation packages. Extrusion Industry
World Headquarters The Oilgear Company 2300 South 51st Street Milwaukee, WI USA 53219 phone: 414/327-1700 fax: 414/327-0532 www.oilgear.com For more information about your application or the products in this brochure, please contact your nearest Oilgear facility. BRAZIL Oilgear do Brazil Hydraulica Ltd. CANADA The Oilgear Company CHINA Oilgear China Co. Ltd. FRANCE Oilgear Towler S.A. GERMANY Oilgear Towler GmbH INDIA Oilgear Towler Polyhydron Pvt. Ltd. Towler Automation Pvt. Ltd. ITALY Oilgear Towler S.r.l. JAPAN The Oilgear Japan Company KOREA Oilgear Towler Korea Co. Ltd. MEXICO Oilgear Mexicana S.A. de C.V. SPAIN Oilgear Towler S.A. TAIWAN Oilgear Towler Taiwan Co. Ltd. UNITED KINGDOM Oilgear Towler Ltd. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA The Oilgear Company Olmsted Clover Industries Bulletin 11800-B Issued July 2010 Printed in USA