Continental employees recently participated in an annual “Conti Cares” event that included volunteering during the holiday season and giving back to charitable organizations in the community in which they work. “We want to create value for those who live and work near our locations,” said Jim Hill, heading Continental’s North American industrial business and based […]
NAHAD opens registration for annual meeting in Bahamas
Registration is underway for NAHAD’s 36th Annual Meeting & Convention, taking place April 24-29, 2020 at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas. The program provides time to experience Atlantis, but also offers the forums necessary to network, to learn, and to achieve members’ business goals. This year’s educational program features a focus on the economy, […]
Color Connect avoids hose-routing mistakes
Machine builders and maintenance technicians must ensure that hoses are properly secured to the correct connection. Unfortunately, when dealing with multiple hoses on a complicated machine, personnel can waste a lot of time just identifying the proper routing and mating ends. Worse, there can be equipment damage due to incorrect connections or, in the case […]
Color Connect avoids hose-routing mistakes
Machine builders and maintenance technicians must ensure that hoses are properly secured to the correct connection. Unfortunately, when dealing with multiple hoses on a complicated machine, personnel can waste a lot of time just identifying the proper routing and mating ends. Worse, there can be equipment damage due to incorrect connections or, in the case […]
Environmentally friendly tabletop hydraulic hose cleaning device
Hydraulic systems demand the highest standards regarding the cleanliness of hose and pipe assemblies. However, abrasion during the cutting and crimping of hoses causes the formation of chips or scales, which must not be present, as specified in ISO 4406 and NAS 1638. Therefore, in addition to its hose crimpers, UNIFLEX also offers special cleaning […]
Pirtek expands in metro Houston with two new locations
Pirtek USA now has five locations spread across metro Houston with the opening of Pirtek Baytown and Pirtek Pearland. Pirtek Pearland is a mobile-only location. The mobile-only, Tier 2 model, allows the franchisee to reduce startup costs by keeping the inventory in a small warehouse or storage facility and leasing two vehicles. In three years, […]
Gates launches MegaSys MXG 4K hydraulic hose for drop-in replacement
Gates is redefining high-pressure hydraulic performance with the introduction of the MegaSys MXG 4K hydraulic hose. Qualified to one million impulse cycles, this hose is a lightweight, compact, highly flexible drop-in replacement for conventional spiral hoses. Gates XtraTuff Plus cover, a standard upgrade on MXG 4K, offers improved abrasion and ozone resistance, providing improved durability […]
Product guide simplifies tubing and barbed fitting installation, removal
Tubing assembly and removal may seem simple, perhaps even trivial, until you have to do it yourself or you are responsible for writing assembly instructions. This is why Beswick has created its “How to install and remove polyurethane tubing when using barbed style fittings” product guide. It provides step-by-step installation and removal tips, complete with […]
Composite DOT fittings for pneumatic D.O.T. SAE J844 tubing
Composite D.O.T. push-in fitting from Poyconn are designed for use with the company’s pneumatic D.O.T. SAE J844 tubing. Their bodies are made of composite while the threaded head sections are made of brass. These fittings are rated for pressures from 0 to 145 psi and for temperatures from –40 to 140° F or –40 to […]
HyperSpiral hose fittings handle extreme pressures
Vitillo, with headquarters in Ariano Irpino, Italy, makes a wide range of fluid connectors and conductors suited for low and high-pressure hydraulic applications. It includes spiral and braided hoses with metal and textile reinforcement, standard and interlock crimp fittings, adaptors, customized special fittings and bent/shaped rigid tubing. All the fittings and adapters are available with […]
Hose reels available in 316 and 304 stainless steels
Coxreels is pleased to offer various stainless steel grade choices. Complete stainless steel reels and powder-coated steel reels are available with stainless steel fluid paths. Now customers can choose between 316 and 304 grade stainless steels for their fluid paths on many reel types to best match the necessary corrosion resistance of their reel according […]
Equalizer coupling connects against residual pressure
The HTE Series Equalizer quick couplings from Dixon, Dallas, N.C., are designed for hydraulic circuits in any application where trapped pressure can be an issue. The design permits connections with residual pressure in the nipple of up to 5,000 psi. They are used in conjunction with Dixon HT series and other ISO 16028 couplers. They […]
Smart crimper technology ensures safer hydraulic hose assemblies
Gates announces the latest innovation in smart crimper technology. The GC20 with Gates Cortex Intelligence takes the guesswork out of hose assembly fabrication and features intuitive touch-screen controls, on-board training, integrated eCrimp settings and remote support. The patent-pending GC20 Cortex is a smart and versatile solution for ultimate operational efficiency in both the factory and […]
ZSI Foster completes acquisition of VERSABAR
ZSi-Foster L.L.C., manufacturer and supplier of clamping, coupling and strut products and part of the Ideal Tridon product family, has acquired VERSABAR LLC, a manufacturer of steel components, including stainless steel, steel, hot-dipped galvanized, hot-rolled and zinc-plated products. VERSABAR is located in Totowa, NJ and provides access to New York City and the broader Northeast […]
High-temperature hydraulic hoses
Temp Tech High Temperature hydraulic hoses by Alfagomma withstand long exposure to nearly every type of hydraulic fluid, lubricating oil or fuel commonly used in industry today, including fire-resistant hydraulic fluids. Available in single wire braid versions 1SN/R1AT and 100R5, and double wire braid 2SN/R2AT, Temp Tech hoses will operate in applications with continuous high […]
100R2 Is not a Star Wars droid — find out what it and other SAE J517 standards mean
Josh Cosford returns to the Fluid Power Technology Conference (FPTC) once again to bring a technical deep dive with a bit of humor thrown in for attendees. At the Cleveland FPTC November 18-20, Cosford will present his latest talk, 100R2 Is not a Star Wars droid — find out what it and other SAE J517 […]
ULS.2 label printer allows color coding for hose storage and maintenance
The new ULS.2 label printer from UNIFLEX helps manufacturers of hose assemblies and repair workshops for hydraulic hoses to affix color-coded “BBD” labels on their workpieces so that the latter can be replaced in time before potential wear damages actually occur. Another benefit is that the manufacturer’s mark can be added as an advertising measure. […]
Hose reel idler sprockets reduce rewind speed and increase motor torque
Coxreels introduces the all new gear reducing idler sprockets for the 1195 series electric motorized hose reels. This new add-on benefits the user in reducing the rewind speed, increasing motor torque, and fitting an optional 3-way pin lock. These high quality, all steel, idler sprockets are chain sprocket assemblies with a corrosion protective coating that […]
Bluetooth-enabled crimpers provide improved safety, reliability
Incorrect crimping of Hydraulic hose can lead to catastrophic failure of hose assemblies resulting in equipment downtime, environmentally damaging oil leaks and even injury to the operator. To minimize such failures, SC and SCE models within the Manuli Hydraulics range of EVO crimping machines are now Bluetooth enabled, allowing crimping data to be sent directly […]
PIRTEK launches its first location in New York City
Pirtek USA is tapping into a massive base of construction and industrial activity by opening its first location in New York City. Pirtek Bronx, a new mobile-only service location, serves a variety of industries including construction, equipment rental and marine. “It’s a 24-hour city that needs a 24-hour service like Pirtek,” said Asim Iqbal, Pirtek […]
D.O.T.-approved push-in brass fittings
D.O.T.-approved push-in brass fittings from Polyconn are for use in many air-operated operations in vehicles, from air brake connections to gearshifts and windows and door locks to air operated seats and air horns. They are easy to use — simply push the fitting into the tubing for quick connection — no tools or loose parts […]
NAHAD report: new board member, Annual Convention update and more
NAHAD is pleased to appoint Brian Pellegrin to NAHAD’s Board of Directors. He will be completing NAHAD’s board term vacated by the resignation of John Serra with Hydraulic Supply Co. earlier this month. Brian is Vice President/General Manager of Spartan Industrial & Marine which derived from the acquisition of Industrial & Marine Equipment in 2012. […]
Protective spiral hose wrap for hydraulic and pneumatic hose
Caplugs carries a full line of protective hose guard for hydraulic and pneumatic hose protection to prevent damage and wear. The heavy-duty Pig’s Tail spiral wrap product line is manufactured from 100% high-density polyethylene (HDPE). It is available in black, blue, yellow and red. This material is reliable — ensuring durability and flexibility for increasing […]
Hydraulic tube processing for agricultural engineering
In agriculture the production has gone from manual manufacturing to industrial production. What used to be processed with simple farm machinery is now at times highly automated and has to be done rationally. This does in fact apply to all areas of agriculture, from tractors to combine harvesters and driverless machines for many different applications, […]
D.O.T. pneumatic tubing for air brake systems
D.O.T. pneumatic tubing from Polyconn meets or exceeds relevant DOT and SAE J844 standards. This pneumatic tubing is made from Virgin Nylon 12 material with a double wall construction, nylon core, synthetic fiber braid, and nylon cover. It is ideal for use on vehicles for instrumentation and pneumatic accessories connected to the air brakes system. […]