Complete bellow services

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Chennai (India); 27 February 2009; Indian manufacturer Bhastrik supplies metal bellows and compensators for a wide array of applications. Applications are ranging from the most basic applications to extremely complicated and unique ones. Bellows from Bhastrik are used in industries including aerospace, defense, power, industrial, automotive and medical.

Full service
Bhastrik quite rightly claims to have a complete range of bellow services. Their plant in Chennai has hydro forming machines for producing convoluted bellows. At the same time edge welded diaphragm bellows are produced. The precision-formed diaphragms are welded by micro plasma welding using special fixtures to prevent an uneven stress build up.
Next to TIG and Plasma welding facilities Bhastrik supplies a wide range of testing facilities. Pneumatic, hydraulic and helium leak test facilities are present. Further tests Bhastrik supplies as a standard service are die penetrant, spring rate and fatigue life tests.

Mechanical Laboratories
“Bhastrik does not stop at producing diaphragm and convoluted bellows.” CEO Mr. Srikanth assures us. “We intentionally call our works as mechanical laboratories. We do everything that is done in a laboratory. An idea or concept is discussed. Data is gathered and analysed and the product is designed and manufactured. When the customer is satisfied with the pilot sample or batch, the bulk is manufactured.”

Achema Frankfurt; 11 – 15 May 2009
In India Bhastrik is a reputed name in the world of bellows. In Europe this is not yet the case, reason for Bhastrik to join the Achema exhibition. Next to their manufacturing, welding and testing facilities Bhastrik also produces all fixtures in-house. With more than 3 decades experience Bhastrik is confident the European buyer will be pleasantly surprised by the possibilities. CBI (Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries), a Dutch government agency shares this confidence. After a stringent audit for exports to the European Union, Bhastrik is selected for the export development programme. Subsequently they exhibit in the Achema exhibition in Frankfurt. You can find them on the CBI pavilion in Hall 9 on stand H21 – J24, Messe Frankfurt, 11 – 15 May.

For information and contact visit: http://www.bhastrikbellows.com/

- For more information on CBI; visit www.cbi.eu

- For more information Achema, the leading exhibition on Chemical Engineering, Environmental Protection and Biotechnology; visit www.achema.de

Hydroflex shows flexibility at Achema in Frankfurt

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Ahmedabad, 13 February 2009; A large variety of stainless steel corrugated metallic flexible hoses and assemblies is manufactured by Hydroflex in the Indian state Gujarat. Hydroflex uses the austenitic steel grades AISI 304, 321, 316 and 316L. The hoses are offered from 6mm NB (1/4”) to 200mm NB (8”). Braiding, when needed is also provided, sometimes even 2 or 3 layers. Normally the braiding comes in SS 304 wire, but SS 316 and 321 is also available.

Quality testing
Hydroflex director Mr. Amit Patel explains us all hoses pass through stringent quality tests. ‘Every single hose-assembly is tested hydraulically at 1,5 times working pressure before dispatching’ Patel explains. Pneumatic testing is rigorously conducted and raw materials undergo rigid inspections as well. Flex fatigue or cycle life tests, burst pressure (yield) tests, bend radius and flame tests are also regularly conducted.
Hydroflex is ISO 9001:2000 accredited by DNV and BS6501: Part 1 accredited by Germanischer Lloyd.

Achema 2009 Frankfurt
In India Hydroflex is a reputed name, but ambitions reach further than India only. They joined the export coaching programme of Dutch government organization CBI (Centre for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries). This programme fully prepared them for every aspect of exporting to the European Union.From 11 – 15 May 2009 Hydroflex will be exhibiting at the Achema exhibition, the world largest exhibition on chemical engineering, environmental protection and Biotechnology. Hydroflex can be found on the CBI stand in Hall 9, Stand K12 – L15.

Contact:
HYDROFLEX PIPE PVT. LTD.
Contact person: Mr. Amit Patel
Mobile# +91-93275 38580
Regd. Office: 3, Suflam Estate, Near Avtar Hotel, Isanpur Highway, Isanpur,
AHMEDABAD – 382 443. (GUJARAT - INDIA)
Phone: +91-79-25716213, 25716157. Fax: +91-79-25710302.
Email: info@hydroflexpipes.com , hydromat2000@yahoo.co.in & hydroflexpipe@gmail.com
Website: www.hydroflexpipes.com

For more information on CBI’s Export coaching programme for Motion control, drives, power transmission, tooling and handling equipment visit www.cbi.eu/motion or contact Mr. Cor Dieleman, programme manager of CBI on +31 10 201 34 23 or by email; cdieleman@cbi.eu.