By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Hydraulic fittings and adapters are often assumed to be the same. Any given technician installing components during plumbing will tend to use the verbiage familiar to him or her and will use the words interchangeably. Of course, they are not the same, or they wouldn’t be segregated as two words […]
Hydraulic hose ensure fire safety in railway applications
Manuli Hydraulics is pleased to announce the launch of its new SafeMaster range of hydraulic hoses for railway applications. Specifically designed to meet the requirements of EN 45545, these new hoses are constructed from materials that limit fire development and produce low levels of smoke and toxic fumes in the event of a fire. SafeMaster […]
Eisele Connectors to exhibit at Best Practices Expo
Eisele Connectors will be exhibiting at Best Practices Expo in Nashville, October 14-15. The company will be displaying its latest all-metal push-to-connect fittings, multi-couplers, and tubing/hose for pneumatics, vacuum, gases, liquids, cooling water, paint, and electronics in booth 122. Best Practices Expo & Conference is devoted exclusively to optimizing the technologies powering modern plant automation. […]
Mobile crimping machine designed for maintenance vans, on-site repairs
Designed specifically for mobile maintenance vans and on-site repairs, the MRV 137 EVO R from Manuli Hydraulics is a compact, ergonomically designed crimping machine that features an adjustable head for maximum ease of use. The rotating crimping head can be positioned vertically, horizontally or any position in between thanks to its innovative design and tool-free […]
Hydraulics with a twist: Swivel connections remove stress from hose routing
Designers of hydraulics circuits are typically tasked with ensuring that hose and connections are safe, efficient, leak free and easy to maintain. And it goes without saying that they need to be cost effective and last a long time. That’s readily accomplished when a properly sized hose is stationary and well protected yet easily accessible. […]
NFPA/Fluid Power Industrial Consortium (FPIC) regional conference next month
The September NFPA/FPIC Regional Conference is slated for September 6, at the Hyatt Regency, Milwaukee. This quarter’s event will give attendees a chance to get hands-on with IoT and fluid power on September 6. The FPIC portion of this regional conference will center around building practical IoT functionality, starting with IoT design, and driving toward […]
What is the difference between wire braid and spiral hydraulic hose?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor The fluid power industry takes common knowledge for granted, but we often forget every single individual in our industry was once completely ignorant of the basics. The quest for knowledge starts with the basics, and what is more basic than knowing the difference between two fundamental hydraulic hose construction types. […]
Singer Equities agrees to acquire Hydraulic Hose and Assemblies
Singer Equities is pleased to announce an agreement to acquire Hydraulic Hose and Assemblies of Gorham, Maine. Hydraulic Hose and Assemblies, founded in 1984, is a distributor and fabricator of hydraulic and industrial hose and fittings, in-house cylinder repair and a leading provider of snowplow blades and ground engagement tools in Maine and Eastern New […]
Coxreelsn announces new quick shipping program
As it works to meet its customers’ needs and challenges, Coxreels has launched a new shipping program called, “Coxreels Ship Ready.” With more than 80 SKUs included, Coxreels Ship Ready Program ships all confirmed orders the next business day after after an order is placed, and if possible, same-day shipping will be provided. The maximum […]
Heavy-duty air hose for construction and mining
The Continental division of ContiTech, Fairlawn, Ohio, has introduced a new heavy-duty air hose for the construction and mining markets. Named Super Rock Drill 600 HT, the air hose is specifically designed for applications that require a high working pressure hose in a high temperature environment. “This is a hand-built hose that is exceptionally applicable […]
Hose + Coupling World Expo Europe scheduled for November in Maastricht
The Hose + Coupling World Europe show looks forward to welcoming attendees to Maastricht, The Netherlands, from November 26th to 28th, 2019. Attendees will get an overview of the latest technologies, materials and systems in the field of industrial and hydraulic hoses, couplings, fittings, crimpers, machines, expansion joints and material suppliers presented by exhibitors from […]
Barb fittings for miniature pneumatic control applications
Corrosion resistance and easy installation in small spaces make metal barbed fittings from IMI Norgren the ideal choice for a wide array of industrial automation uses including dispensing systems, gas sampling, and spraying systems. They are also used extensively in life science applications from laboratory equipment to medical devices. A single barb design allows for […]
What are the best pneumatic fittings for my application?
When looking for connectors for your pneumatic systems, it is important to understand what type of connection is being made. Fittings can be used to connect pneumatic tube, pipe or hose and each connection requires specific fittings. Pipe fittings, push-in fittings, barb adapters, compression fittings, and quick-connect fittings are some of the most common types […]
Midland Industries appoints western regional manager for industrial market
Midland Industries announces that Lisa Heft has joined the company as its Industrial Market Western Regional Manager. She will be working with the company’s representatives and customers to expand and growth in the Western region. Heft comes to Midland Industries from Northwest Hydra Line where she worked for more than two decades. She will be […]
Continental hydraulic and industrial hose plant celebrates 40 years
Continental’s Norfolk, Neb. hose plant is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. “We are proud to share in this 40th anniversary celebration of a very valuable and productive facility,” said Jim Hill, ContiTech CEO for the North America Region. “This plant has made hydraulic and industrial hose for applications all over the world, and we […]
Brennan to acquire Miric Engineering
Brennan Industries Inc. has announced the acquisition of Miric Engineering, a manufacturer of standard and special fittings & adapters for the material handling industry, tube manipulators, off shore market, OEMs, and other end users. The acquisition of Miric expands Brennan’s global manufacturing footprint to five manufacturing centers worldwide. Brennan’s manufactured product range includes Flare JIC adapters with O-Ring […]
RitterTech to open ParkerStore in Rockford, Illinois
RitterTech announced that it is opening a new ParkerStore in Rockford, Ill. RitterTech is a division of Motion & Control Enterprises (MCE), a leading industrial distributor of Parker Hannifin motion and control products and systems. The new Rockford ParkerStore is located at 3409 Colony Bay Drive, just off of US 20. The RitterTech ParkerStores offers custom […]
Upgraded multi-lobe seals for hose reel swivels
Coxreels has announced a seal upgrade to its nitrile 1.5 and 2 in. inline swivels with advanced multi-lobe sealing technology. The enhanced seals are designed to maximize seal integrity, improve overall seal performance, and maximize seal life. In-depth testing has shown that the performance of the multi-lobe seals exceeds that of the standard O-ring, cup, […]
What are hydraulic hose swivels?
Most hydraulics engineers are well aware that proper hose routing often means accommodating machine motion without overly stressing the hose, or letting it rub and abrade against other hoses or machine components. Otherwise, hose can prematurely fail, resulting in leaks, machine damage, downtime, costly environmental contamination and, potentially, a hazard to nearby personnel. Swivel-type fittings […]
Push-lok hose installation tool installs straight and angled fittings
Koul Tools has received Patent US 9,878,429 for its new and improved EZ-ON Hose Press—the 409B. Lighter and more efficient, this new model features thrust and ball bearings for smoother operation, a new drive screw and larger nut for improved performance, and a traveling carriage with sealed bearings that rolls on a track for better […]
NewAge Industries video highlights pride of employee ownership
NewAge Industries has the same challenge as many other companies today. “We need more people,” said Ken Baker, CEO. The sixty-five-year-old company, which manufactures plastic and rubber tubing for numerous industries, has experienced significant growth over the past several years. Manufacturing and warehouse operations were expanded last year to keep up with customer demand, especially […]
New Pirtek hydraulic and industrial hose service opens in Rockford, Illinois
Pirtek Rockford, which provides onsite hydraulic and industrial hose service to businesses in Rockford, Ill., is now open for business. Bert Banaszak, new owner of the mobile-only service, previously served as a branch manager at another Pirtek location in the Chicago area. With the addition of Pirtek Rockford, there are now six locations in Illinois […]
Singer Equities acquires Dallas-based 4-STAR Hose & Supply
Singer Equities Inc. has acquired 4-STAR Hose & Supply, headquartered in Dallas. 4-STAR Hose & Supply distributes and fabricates industrial hose, hydraulic hose, metal hose, composite hose, fittings, valves and pumps out of their locations in Dallas, Fort Worth, Midland, Pleasanton and Cleburne, Texas. The business was founded in 1983 and has been owned by […]
Register for NAHAD’s Hose Safety Institute Regional Training in Cleveland
Registration is now open for NAHAD’s newest Hose Safety Institute Training program, to be held September 10-11, in Cleveland. This event is designed to promote and encourage the adoption of Hose Safety Institute guidelines and best practices in hose design, manufacturing and fabrication. Attendees will participate in interactive classroom learning and have hands-on experiences in […]
New video shows the new face of Midland Industries’ distribution platform
Earlier this year, Midland Industries, in conjunction with Wynnchurch Capital, announced the rebranding of its industrial distribution platform. Now, the company released a video entitled, ‘Show the World’ which expands on the purpose and opportunities presented by the new brand. The platform is comprised of Anderson Metals, Midland Metal Mfg., Buchanan Rubber, and Mid-America Fittings. […]