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POSITIONING & LIFTING EQUIPMENT SPECIALISTS PRODUCT APPLICATION COMPONENT SELECTION SYSTEM ARRANGEMENTS IDEAGENERATOR A QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO THE WIDE RANGE OF SIMPLEX SOLUTIONS Phone: (630) 590-6990 • Fax: (630) 590-6955 • Toll Free: (800) 323-9114 • www.tksimplex.com

LOCKNUT CYLINDERS ARE USED EXTENSIVELY FOR SHIPBUILDING AND HEAVY MAINTENANCE REPAIRS Ship repair demands durable and reliable tools. The Simplex G Series pump provides trouble free hydraulic power to a variety of hydraulic cylinders, spreaders and tools. “Bridge building is not a place for unreliable hydraulic pumps and tools; Simplex products never let us down.” MARINE RDA SERIES CYLINDERS ASSIST THE MILITARY IN LAUNCHING NEW RESEARCH VESSEL Maintenance crews relied on Simplex RDA15018 cylinders to help lift, transport, and launch a US Navy research vessel from dry dock to the ship’s...

TRANSPORTATION NOTHING OUTPERFORMS THE SIMPLEX LINE OF CYLINDERS The repair and maintenance of rail cars require a wide range of lifting, pressing, spreading and pulling. This Simplex 50 ton hydraulic cylinder and electric pump were able to supply the reliable force needed for this draw bar repair. The Simplex pump delivers dependable operation when used with portable generators with less than ideal working conditions. All Simplex cylinders meet ANSI B30.1 design specifications and are guaranteed against defects for the life of the cylinder. RAIL MAINTENANCE SIMPLIFIED WITH SIMPLEX...

SIMPLEX G SERIES POWER PUMPS ASSIST IN INSTALLATION OF WIND TOWER CONSTRUCTION SIMPLEX SCREW & CAP ASSEMBLIES SUPPORT GENERATOR WALL POWER GENERATORS The durable line of Simplex G Series Power Pumps was used to assemble the massive blades and spindle of this wind driven tower. The G Series, powered by either a universal or permanent magnet electric motor, is the pump of choice for wind tower applications where consistent electrical current is at a premium. Assembly crews used 144 Simplex Screw and Cap Assemblies to support the outer wall of a large generator assembly at the Grand Coulee...

SIMPLEX G SERIES BOLTING POWER PUMPS ASSIST IN FLANGE FABRICATION 6 FABRICATION Production applications and continuous operation can be troublesome for most pumps, but not the production tested G5 Power Pump. The G5 is specifically designed to stand up to tough working environments without the frequent breakdowns and short life cycle of less durable pumps. This assembly cell realized a 22% reduction in downtime after switching to the Simplex G5 Power Pump. SIMPLEX R SERIES CYLINDERS ARE USED IN AN INDUSTRIAL FAN FABRICATION This 100 ton spring return cylinder is used to press a shaft into a...

SIMPLEX TORQUE WRENCHES ARE USED FOR HEAVY DUTY BOLTING AT THIS REFINERY Soon after trying out the Simplex WT10 with a G5172T equipped with a heat exchanger, they were able to complete the job 30% faster with no equipment failure. “The Simplex wrench is lighter, faster and more reliable than the other wrenches we have tried in the past. We have since standardized on Simplex wrenches and pumps for all our maintenance jobs.” SIMPLEX RDA SERIES IS USED FOR HEAVY LIFTING ON THIS OFFSHORE OIL RIG PETRO-CHEMICAL Maintenance crews at this refinery required a faster and more accurate way of...

8 CONSTRUCTION SIMPLEX R SERIES CYLINDERS ASSIST IN HISTORICAL REHAB Lifting a prized historical structure warrants no room for error. The engineers overseeing the rehab insisted on the highest quality, specifying Simplex designed cylinders for this demanding application. “We needed a proven and reliable jacking system and Simplex cylinders, pumps and valves did the job without a hitch.” The four point lift was completed in less than an hour by using a Simplex G5135 pump and M1 manifold. Heavy duty hoses, P.S.I. gauges and quick couplers provided fast and easy setup and accurate control....

HIGH TONNAGE RDA SERIES CYLINDERS ARE USED IN DRAG LINE MAINTENANCE When one of the world’s largest drag lines needed to be raised for roller replacement, the maintenance crew relied on the high tonnage expertise of Simplex. Weighing over 5,000 tons, this was a job for the Simplex heavy duty Pine cylinders. “We used a series of RDA50012, 500 ton capacity double-acting cylinders and PE60 5 H.P. electric power pump. With the help of Simplex and our local distributor, we were able to make a successful lift and complete maintenance ahead of schedule.” When it comes to general maintenance in the...

10 MANUFACTURING SIMPLEX RDA SERIES CYLINDERS ARE USED TO EXTRACT 30% MORE PRODUCT THAN BEFORE The producer of vanilla extract needed a quicker and more efficient way of producing the extract from vanilla beans. Along with his local distributor and Simplex Representative, he was able to put together a press utilizing Simplex RDA15024 double-acting 150 ton cylinders. Each cylinder was able to extract vanilla 50% quicker than the previous method. As a bonus, we also realized that these powerful cylinders were able to extract 30% more vanilla than the previous method. “As a result of the tool...

Setting up the right system for your project is important to Simplex. Review these considerations below to assist you in determining what is required for your particular application. • • • • Single or multiple point lift? Balanced or unbalanced load? Guided or unguided load? Pulling, pressing, punching, spreading or torquing? Choosing the right Cylinder or Tool for your specific application: • • • • Determine the force required (add an extra 20% as a rule of thumb). Determine the total amount of oil required for each cylinder(s) and/or tool(s). Determine the closed height, stroke...

SIMPLEX HYDRAULIC CYLINDER SELECTION CHART

MODELS DESCRIPTION / APPLICATION Portable / Lightweight P20 P22 P41 P42 P30 P32 P60 P71 Widely known for their rugged construction and low, back saving handle efforts. Select these single-acting pumps for maximum portability and light weight construction. The metal and new aluminum alloy housing design makes these pumps truly industrial grade tools. (Available in single-acting version only). P71V P72 P82 P140 Heavy Duty P140D P230 P230D P300 P300D P461 Special Application P461D The high flow and low handle effort in these larger pumps make them a heavy duty grade tool. The low handle effort...