Gates has further expanded its PRO series hydraulic hose portfolio with the launch of the new ProV product line. ProV fully meets all requirements of the widely recognized EN 857 2SC and SAE 100 R16 standards and is available in seven sizes ranging from -4 to -16. The Gates PRO Series line of professional-grade hydraulic […]
Gates Global eCrimp app leads host of advances across hydraulics range
Gates recently added a universal mobile app to its ever-expanding, ever-improving range of hydraulics solutions. The eCrimp app builds on a previous North America-focused version, adding global capability, automatic updates and new functionality to assist fluid power customers across a wide variety of industries, applications and geographic regions. The latest eCrimp app provides access to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hose assembly update from Gates Corp.
I recently chatted with Michael Haen, VP of Global Product Line Management, Fluid Power, for Gates Corp. about what’s new at the manufacturer of hydraulic hose assemblies and what they see is coming on the horizon in terms of technical updates. Mary Gannon: You just did a big expansion of your PRO series. Tell us […]
Hydraulic hoses and couplings are designed for multiple end market use
Gates has further expanded its PRO series portfolio with the launch of a new ProXT hydraulic hose line and an all-new line of PRO series couplings. The Gates PRO series line of professional-grade hydraulic hoses and couplings offers performance specifically tailored to hydraulic applications across multiple end markets. Leveraging Gates’ deep application knowledge, materials science […]
Gates acquires Atlas Hydraulics
Gates Corp. announced its acquisition of Atlas Hydraulics, a fully-integrated product engineering, manufacturing, and commercial business headquartered in Brantford, Ontario. With locations in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico, the company specializes in the design, manufacture, and supply of hydraulic tube and hose assemblies. Established in 1979, Atlas Hydraulics is a desired partner to several major […]
Gates launches multi-purpose hose line
Gates Corp. has introduced a new multi-purpose hose line that serves the needs of three distinct markets: fuel transfer, hydraulic return and suction lines, and 20R5 coolant applications. The Multi Master SD MegaFlex line is the first-of-its-kind to simultaneously meet SAE 100R4, SAE J30R5, and SAE J20R5 requirements. It has a 1:1 bend radius, an […]
Gates upgrades it eCrimp mobile app to simplify hose assemblies
Gates Corp. has upgraded its eCrimp mobile app with a new and expanded database of the most current crimping specifications on the latest equipment for hydraulic and industrial hose products. The eCrimp app is an extension of the company’s online eCrimp database. The upgraded mobile app allows users to quickly access the latest crimping specifications […]
Gates introduces new line of XtraTuff abrasion resistant spiral wire hoses
Gates Corp. has released a new, powerful abrasion resistant XtraTuff cover for spiral wire hoses in 4,000 and 5,000 psi configurations. The Gates XtraTuff cover offers 25 times more abrasion resistance than the standard hydraulic hose cover as per ISO 6945 standard. While fully maintaining the Gates MegaSys hose performance and flexibility, the new cover provides […]
Wrap-up of Day 1 at IFPE
Hopefully you mapped out your first day at IFPE well—there was certainly a lot to see, and I know I only covered a fraction of what I want to experience! Thank goodness this show continues on all week … Well, one thing that is sure to attract people to a booth is golf, and Manuli […]
5,000-psi coupling connects by hand
In underground mines, traditional staple-lock hydraulic couplings take a beating. They often get abused and damaged, and that makes them difficult to disconnect and service. At this year’s MINExpo show in Las Vegas, experts from Gates Corp., Denver, explained how their iLok coupling addresses the shortcomings of traditional staple-type connections, providing sizeable savings in assembly […]
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Gates to introduce new industrial hose naming and color-coding system
The Gates Corporation, a global manufacturer of industrial and automotive products, announced it would be an exhibitor at IFPE 2014 during CONEXPO-CON/AGG, which will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 4-8. The hose and belt manufacturer will introduce its new industrial hose naming and color-coding system. The new structure uses descriptive, intuitive, and sensible…
Rebranded industrial hydraulic hoses
Gates Corp., Denver, Colo., will be unveiling its rebranded industrial hose lines at IFPE in Las Vegas, March 4-8. The hose and belt manufacturer will introduce its new industrial hose naming and color-coding system, which uses descriptive, intuitive, and sensible names to streamline hose selection, reduce hassles, and help eliminate downtime. The company has created…