STAUFF Stauff Tube Clean System Pipe, Tube & Hose Cleaning System Local Solutions for Individual Customers Worldwide
Stauff Tube Clean - Saves time, saves costs. The essential tool for all pipe fabricators and hose assemblers involved with: Hydraulics - Food Processing - Fuel Lines - Chemical Plants etc. The System The Stauff Clean System provides a simple and low cost solution for the removal of contaminant from the inside surfaces of Pipes, Tubes and Hoses. All manner of pipework configurations in the normal size range of 6 mm to 60 mm can be handled by the Stauff Clean System regardless of pipe length, type of fittings or components. Change of direction through tees, elbows etc, of upto 90º can be accomodated by the projectiles. The Projectile The Stauff Clean System works on the principle of propelling foam pellets or projectiles of varying density and texture through pipework at very high velocities while maintaining sufficient contact with the inside surface to remove unwanted contaminant. The Force The propelling force for the projectile is produced by standard industrial compressed air (7 bar/100 psi) via a lightweight, pistol-grip launcher. This provides a safe and environmentally freindly tool that requires little formal expertise to operate and apply. Perfect Pre-Cleaning Partner Pipework fabricators will find that the Stauff Clean System provides the perfect partner, as a pre-cleaning device, to dramatically reduce flushing times when preparing pipework to meet predetermined cleanliness specifications. The Process A variety of projectiles are available to suit the degree and type of contaminant likely to be experienced and these can be varied during the cleaning process as required. Projectiles can be visually inspected after use to determine the remaining cleanliness level and the need for further application. For good housekeeping and safe operation, a mesh projectile collection bag should be secured to the pipe exit. Selection of projectiles and attachment nozzles is made simple by the easy reference selection chart provided in the following pages. The Stauff Clean System is available as separate components or in a variety of Kit forms comprising various nozzle types, adaptor and launcher, all contained in a heavy duty carrying case. Safety note: A mesh collection bag should be secured to the pipe exit to avoid possible injury to personnel by the projectile exiting at high velocity. Safety note: Always wear protective safety glasses and ear protection when operating this device. 1
Projectile & Nozzle Selection To exploit the maximum cleaning capability of the system, careful selection of the nozzle and projectile is important. The nozzles are selected to suit the tube or hose end fi tting and apart from the Universal Nozzles, there are specifi c nozzles set for JIC, BSP, and metric fi ttings. The Universal Nozzle is suitable for almost and thread type or hose or tube end. The projectile selection will depend on what fi ttings, if any, are attached to the tube or hose and the degree of contamination. As a guide, users should select from the charts below with respect to fi ttings and contaminant. As a general rule, projectiles should be approximately 15% larger in diameter that the internal diameter of the pipe of hose. For optimum cleaning, it is recommended that projectiles are used once and then discarded. Styles of Projectiles There are four types of projectiles available for the cleaning of hose, tube or pipe. (S) Standard Series - for the cleaning of hose, tube or pipe without end fi ttings or restrictions. (C) Coupling Series - for the cleaning of hose assemblies (hose with end fi ttings) or the removal of loose particles from tube or pipe. (A) Abrasive Series - for the cleaning of metal tube and pipe to remove light rust and scale. The projectile is recognised by the abrasive pad fi xed to one end of the projectile. (G) Grinding Series - for the cleaning of metal tube and pipe to remove heavier rust and buildup from the internal surface. The projectile is coated in carborundum for the full length. Included in the manual are charts to help with the selection of the correct nozzle and projectile to suit your application. If you are not sure please contact your nearest Stauff distributor for assistance. We are here to help! Safety note: A mesh collection bag should be secured to the pipe exit to avoid possible injury to personnel by the projectile exiting at high velocity. Safety note: Always wear protective safety glasses and ear protection when operating this device. 2
Projectile Selection Tables Table No.1 For Hose and Tube Hose or Tube Size Nozzle Projectile Size Range Inches I.D Metric O.D Universal Style No End Fittings With End Fittings 1/4 6 mm UV06 TCS07 to TCS10 TCC07 to TCC09 5/16 8 mm UV08 TCS10 to TCS12 TCC10 to TCC12 3/8 10 mm UV10 TCS12 to TCS14 TCC12 to TCC14 1/2 13 mm UV13 TCS16 to TCS18 TCC14 to TCC16 5/8 16 mm UV16 TCS18 to TCS22 TCC18 to TCC20 3/4 19 mm UV19 TCS22 to TCS24 TCC20 to TCC22 1 25 mm UV25 TCS30 to TCS33 TCC30 to TCC33 1 ¼ 32 mm UV32 TCS36 to TCS40 TCC36 to TCC40 1 ½ 38 mm UV38 TCS45 to TCS50 TCC40 to TCC50 2 50 mm UV50 TCS55 to TCS60 TCC55 to TCC60 Table No.2 For Pipe - steel or plastic etc. Pipe Size Nozzle Projectile Size Range Inch N.B Inch I.D Metric O.D Universal Style No End Fittings With End Fittings 1/4 0.540 13.7 mm UV06 TCS12 to TCS14 TCS09 to TCS10 3/8 0.675 17.1 mm UV10 TCS14 to TCS16 TCS12 to TCS14 1/2 0.840 21.3 mm UV13 TCS18 to TCS22 TCS16 to TCS20 3/4 1.050 26.7 mm UV19 TCS26 to TCS30 TCS22 to TCS26 1 1.315 33.4 mm UV25 TCS33 to TCS36 TCS24 to TCS30 1 ¼ 1.660 42.2 mm UV32 TCS40 to TCS45 TCS36 to TCS40 1 ½ 1.900 48.3 mm UV38 TCS50 TCS45 to TCS50 2 2.375 60.3 mm UV50 TCS60 TCS60 3
Nozzles There are four types of Nozzles currently available in the range as described bellow, however additional nozzles can be produced to suit specifi c applications. Universal Nozzles Available in sets of 10 with prefi x (UV). The Universal Nozzle is designed with a tapered seat that will allow it to cater for 90% of applications, including, Hose, Tube and Pipe, with or without fi ttings, in hydraulic and pneumatic pipe systems, condenser tubes, boiler tubes and food lines. The Universal Nozzle kit fi ts all and will accommodate applications with J.I.C., S.A.E. and B.S.P. end fi ttings. The set of 10 nozzles consists of the following sizes: 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 13mm, 16mm, 19mm, 25mm, 32mm, 38mm and 50mm. Metric Tube Nozzles Available in sets of 18 with prefi x (MT). The Metric Tube Nozzle is intended for use specifi cally with metric sized tube and is designed to fi t over the outside of the tube or pipe being cleaned. The inside diameter of the nozzle is reduced to match the inside diameter of the tube. The nozzles are machined from solid bar stock and designed for superior strength. The set consist of the following metric OD sizes: 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 15mm, 16mm, 18mm, 20mm, 22mm, 25mm, 28mm, 30mm, 35mm, 38mm, 42mm, 50mm and 60mm. J.I.C. Nozzles Available in a set of 10 nozzles with prefi x (J). The J.I.C. Nozzle is designed specifi cally for use with J.I.C. and S.A.E. type fittings. The nozzles are machined to accommodate both male and female confi guration, ensuring a perfect airtight seal every time. The set consist of the following sizes: 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 13mm, 16mm, 19mm, 25mm, 32mm, 38mm and 50mm. BSP Nozzles Nozzle Sets Available in a set of 7 nozzles with prefi x (B). The BSP Nozzle is designed specifi cally for BSP confi guration fi ttings. The nozzles are machined to accommodate both male and female confi gurations, ensuring a perfect airtight seal every time. The set consist of the following sizes: 6mm, 10, 13mm, 16mm, 19mm, 25mm and 32mm. Safety note: A mesh collection bag should be secured to the pipe exit to avoid possible injury to personnel by the projectile exiting at high velocity. Safety note: Always wear protective safety glasses and ear protection when operating this device. 4
Ordering Codes Launcher Kits Code LG1 LK1 10J-K 18MT-K 10UV-K 7B-K Description LAUNCHER ONLY LAUNCHER KIT (NO NOZZLES) LAUNCHER KIT C/W 10 JIC NOZZLES LAUNCHER KIT C/W 18 TUBE NOZZLES LAUNCHER KIT C/W 10 UNIVERSAL NOZZLES LAUNCHER KIT C/W 7 BSP NOZZLES Nozzle Sets Code Description 10UV-S UNIVERSAL NOZZLES, SET OF 10 18MT-S METRIC TUBE NOZZLES, SET OF 18 10J-S JIC NOZZLES,SET OF 10 7B-S BSP NOZZLES,SET OF 7 UV-AR ADAPTOR RING Projectiles Size mm Qty per bag Standard Projectile Part No. Coupling Projectile Part No. Abrasive Projectile Part No. 7 100 TCS07 TCC07 TCA07 10 100 TCS10 TCC10 TCA10 12 100 TCS12 TCC12 TCA12 14 100 TCS14 TCC14 TCA14 16 100 TCS16 TCC16 TCA16 18 100 TCS18 TCC18 TCA18 20 100 TCS20 TCC20 TCA20 22 100 TCS22 TCC22 TCA22 26 50 TCS26 TCC26 TCA26 30 40 TCS30 TCC30 TCA30 33 40 TCS33 TCC33 TCA33 36 30 TCS36 TCC36 TCA36 40 30 TCS40 TCC40 TCA40 50 20 TCS50 TCC50 TCA50 60 15 TCS60 TCC60 TCA60 5
System Operating Instructions Introduction The Stauff Tube Clean system comprises of a pneumatic launcher and a range of specially designed nozzles. The launcher uses compressed air to propel a foam projectile through the nozzle and into the hose, tube or pipe to be cleaned. The launcher is the part of the system that controls the air supply to propel the projectile from start to finish of the cleaning job. The nozzles are specially designed to affect an airtight seal on any hose, tube or pipe with or without end fittings. It main purpose is to compress the foam projectile allowing it to enter the internal diameter of the hose, tube or pipe to be cleaned. The projectile is the part of the system that does the cleaning. The foam projectile is sized to be approximately 15% larger than the internal diameter of the hose, tube or pipe to be cleaned. The compression of the projectile against the internal wall cleans the internal surface and expels any loose contaminants from the end of the hose tube or pipe. Air Requirements The Stauff Tube Clean system will operate effectively with an air pressure ranging between 85 PSI and 120 PSI. Safety Instructions 1 Read and understand this manual before using the Stauff Clean system. 2 Keep this manual with the Stauff Clean system for future reference. 3 Always use safety glasses when operating the system. 4 Do not operate around other people without following the correct safety precautions. 5 Bleed the air pressure from hose before connecting or disconnecting the unit. 6 Do not fire the projectiles at people, animals or objects. 7 If the unit does not operate or as been damaged return to Stauff for service. 8 This is an and should and if the instructions are unclear in any way please contact your nearest Stauff distributor for assistance. 9 Always provide a Projectile capture bag at the discharge end of the pipe or hose. Using the Stauff Tube Clean System Always use safety glasses. 1 Select the correct nozzle for your application using the reference chart supplied. Flip the hinged retaining ring forward and insert the nozzle using the adaptor ring if needed. 2 Place the selected projectile into the nozzle. Close the retaining ring making sure it engages with the latch. 3 Connect a suitable air supply to the launcher using the quick release coupler supplied. (Minimum hose diameter 3/8 ID.) 4 To prevent the possibility of injury always use a projectile catcher or collection bag at the exit end of the hose, tube or pipe being cleaned. 5 Place the nozzle firmly against the hose tube or pipe to be cleaned. Press the trigger and keep depressed until the used projectile is discharged from the open end. To ensure top performance it is important to maintain a firm airtight seal at all times between the launcher and the hose tube or pipe being cleaned. 6 In the event of operating problems, consult the attached Troubleshooting Chart. 7 To achieve the desired level of cleanliness, the process should be repeated until the end projectile emerges free of contamination. 6
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