Hose Assembly Tips

Gates has introduced its latest breakthrough hydraulic hose, the MegaSys MXG 5K, which is lighter, more flexible and more durable than a typical 5,000 psi (350 bar) hydraulic hose. “Our ongoing commitment to research and development has resulted in another world-first innovation from Gates. MXG 5K sets a new standard for hydraulic hose,” said Mike […]

Once a hydraulic hose assembly has been properly cleaned and crimped, there is still one more important step to ensuring they remain clean and contamination-free before use. Plumbing systems are often the largest locations for built-in contamination versus the rest of the hydraulic system. So, immediately capping the hose ends with either protective injection molded […]

Pirtek USA, a global on-site and retail hydraulic and industrial hose service provider, has demonstrated the strength of its brand by signing eight new franchisees to the system during the third quarter of 2021. PIRTEK USA was also named #123 on the 2021 Franchise Times Top 400 list. Since July, Pirtek has signed franchise agreements […]

Due to its numerous properties and, specifically, its corrosion resistance, powder coating is used for many applications in the industrial sector. The salt spray test is the oldest corrosion resistance test and the most widely preferred to evaluate anti-corrosion coatings. Coxreels has recently exceeded 20% more hours than the recommended industry standard for salt spray […]

Hydraulic hoses may appear clean upon arrival in your facility, but every step of the hose fabrication process creates internal contamination that needs to be removed. For instance, they may have contamination from the manufacturer — residual mandrel lubrication may still be inside the hose. Additionally, unless they are sealed from manufacture to your shelves, hoses […]

Hydraulic hose uses a reinforcement material sandwiched between its inner tube and outer cover. Although modern designs have used anything from textile fiber to polyester, most hydraulic hoses use steel wire as their reinforcement. Within the steel reinforcement type, there are two major construction styles – braided or spiral wire. Wire has almost no bending […]

Air Hydro Power (AHP), located in Louisville, has acquired certain assets of Huntington Hose and Hydraulics of Huntington, West Virginia as of Sept 2. Huntington Hose has three locations: Huntington, Winchester, Kentucky, and South Point, Ohio. Huntington Hose has more than 63 years of experience in the hydraulic hose, industrial hose, hydraulic and pneumatic markets. […]

Graco Inc. has announced the launch of its LDX, SDX and XDX series of hose reels, allowing for smoother releases and consistent recoiling with less maintenance. The family of versatile retractable hose reels handle all common fluids with unmatched durability. Choose from the industrial-grade LDX, professional-grade SDX and extreme-heavy-duty XDX hose reels. They include a robust […]

Within industrial plants and facilities that rely on pneumatic equipment, pipes convey air from the compressor to various filters, dryers, and air preparation systems. Once at the machine level, tubing and hoses distribute air to valves, cylinders, pressure regulators, and other pneumatic components. Rather than using rigid pipes, most of today’s pneumatic systems rely on […]

Pirtek USA has announced the opening of its newest locations in Puerto Rico and Columbus, Ohio. The company opened its newest location in San Juan, Puerto Rico on July 1. The local business is headquartered at 1131 Calle 5 El Edificio, Local #3, Villa Nevarez, San Juan and will focus on providing 24/7 on-site service […]

From their humble hand-operated beginnings to IoT-enabled machines, hydraulic hose crimpers are a critical piece of equipment that any fluid power user should understand. By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone in this hydraulic industry who has never made a hydraulic hose assembly. Hydraulic technicians make their livings fabricating plumbing of […]

NAHAD will host its third annual Hose Safety Institute Regional Training in Chicago, October 11-12. This program is designed to promote and develop an understanding and adoption of HSI guidelines and best practices in hose design and fabrication. Attendees will participate in a series of interactive presentations, visit distributor locations for hands-on exercises, and tour a […]

Coxreels has made a product enhancement to the spring-driven 1¼ and 1½ in. SLPL models. Prior to this update, these models of the SLPL came standard with Coxreels’ aluminum inline swivel. Optional on all of these models was the outsourced 90° swivel. For customers needing a stainless steel fluid path, the outsourced 90° stainless steel […]

PIRTEK USA has launched a new product line of industrial hose to enhance available products and services to clients in mining, petro-chemical and pharmaceutical industries. The new industrial hose will expand PIRTEK USA’s range of product offerings and will create the ability to service additional types of machinery and equipment through all of its franchise […]

Dayco, an engine products and drive systems specialist for the automotive, industrial and aftermarket industries, has launched a crimper program for customers in North America that stock hydraulic components. Designed to introduce all industrial customers to the benefits of using a premium Dayco crimper, the company’s new hydraulic crimper program helps simplify the process of […]

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Most consider a hydraulic hose to be maintenance-free. They’re often installed and forgotten until they need replacement, hopefully not under conditions of catastrophic failure. Contrary to popular belief, hydraulic hose does not enjoy infinite service life. Like any component manufactured from metal and rubber, you may undoubtedly expect failure in […]

Last month, Pirtek announced that it had added eight new franchise locations, as demand continues to increase throughout the pandemic. I spoke with Nick Ridgway, Director of Franchise Development of PIRTEK USA, to learn more about this growth and what the mobile hose company expects for the near future. FPW: Can you detail the type […]

Parker Hannifin has announced that its mechanical flange system for machines and plants (with working pressures of up to 420 bar) — “HPF – Parker High Performance Flange System” — has gained DNV GL approval for marine applications. The DGUV approval certifies the use of Parker’s HPF in hydraulic systems for injection moulding machinery as […]

This year’s NAHAD Annual Conference came off splendidly at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess resort in Arizona. Originally planned for earlier in the Spring, the Conference was moved back to June, because of continuing Covid-19 concerns. Then, a couple of months out, the organization also switched the location from San Diego to Scottsdale, due to concerns […]

June will see several opportunities for users to learn about hydraulic hose assembly designs, with upcoming Fluid Power Technology Conference (FPTC) and Fluid Power World webinar presentations. On June 22 at 2 p.m., Robert Mackey, General Manager of Main Manufacturing Products Inc. will take the FPTC stage with his talk on “Specifying hydraulic flanges and […]

Gates Corp. has released its 2020 Sustainability Report. Gates’ Report features a comprehensive set of initiatives and programs organized around Gates’ four pillars of sustainability – Governance, Technology, the Environment and Stewardship (GTES). “I am quite proud and energized by the progress we’ve made on our GTES sustainability initiatives. 2020 was a unique year that […]

Philip Nelles has officially taken up his responsibilities as the new CEO of Continental’s ContiTech business area. In his new role, Nelles stands committed to driving the unit’s ongoing transformation as a provider of innovative solutions for a highly industrial clientele. “We consider it our corporate responsibility to develop cutting-edge materials and innovative technologies together […]

PIRTEK USA will continue its growth this year as a result of eight new franchise agreements that will debut the brand into several key markets across North America. Since December, PIRTEK has signed agreements to bring the brand to Spartanburg, S.C.; Raleigh, N.C.; Columbus, Ohio; Montgomery, Ala., and Puerto Rico. New locations will also open […]

In an effort to continually update and add to its extensive range of products, MOCAP is pleased to announce that it has expanded on its offerings of the following plugs and caps: T Series Tapered Plug Caps, which are dual-function closures that can be used as a cap for hydraulic fittings, tube end cap or […]