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German firm Walter Stauffenberg GmbH & Co. KG says that in the current shipping climate, with low freight rates and higher pressure on costs, it is vital to ensure the reliability and safety of machines and installations on board a ship.

The company points out that, despite the recent economic downturn, maintenance of engines, steering gear and loading systems, stabilisors, hatchways and slop gates is vital work that should not be neglected.

Walter Stauffenberg has been manufacturing replacement elements for filters at its plant in Werdohl, located in the Sauerland region of Germany, for more than 20 years. These products are marketed under the Stauff brand name.

The replacement elements are intended for filtering hydraulic oils, lubricants, cooling lubricants, fuel, chemical cleaning agents and, of course, water and they fit into the housings of all the standard makes in the market.

The design of the plastic cartridge for filtering lubricants in the Boll & Kirch automatic filter series (housing 6.46) has recently been improved and optimized. The company's distribution network ensures that Stauff elements 'made in Germany' are available worldwide.

Visitors to the SMM 2012 – the international trade fair for shipbuilding, machinery & marine technology – to be held in Hamburg from 4 to 7 September 2012, will be able to find out more by visiting the Stauff stand, Number 211, located in Hall A1.

Image: Replacement filter elements made by Stauff for the shipping industry.