NAHAD will host its third annual Hose Safety Institute Regional Training in Chicago, June 27-28. 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 […]
HCI Equity Partners-backed Echelon Supply and Service acquires Berg-Nelson
Echelon Supply and Service (“ESS”), backed by HCI Equity Partners (“HCI”), announced it has acquired Berg-Nelson Company Inc. on March 30. ESS (formerly known as JGB Enterprises) is a supply chain management and logistics services distributor of industrial hose, fluid power products, and hose assembly solutions throughout a diverse set of end markets including the […]
Kurt Hydraulics expands braided hose couplings to more than 743 styles and sizes
Kurt Hydraulics announced the vast expansion of its braided hose coupling line to over 743 styles and sizes. These compression-style hydraulic hose fittings feature RoHS-compliant plating that makes them ideal for a variety of industry applications and deliver superior performance, durability, and quality. Kurt Hydraulics’ braided hose couplings are available with many different end configurations, […]
Cut-off hose saw for textile or wire-braided hydraulic hose
The advanced RYCO RYCS10 cut-off saw has been designed for the safe, clean, and efficient cutting of textile or wire braided, suction, and multi-spiralled hydraulic hoses for use in workshops and mobile service van environments. The RYCS10 cut-off saw has been designed to cut hydraulic hoses up to a maximum outside diameter of 55 mm […]
JGB Enterprises of Liverpool, NY is now Echelon Supply and Service
JGB Enterprises Inc., a provider of industrial hose, fluid power products and hose assembly solutions, has rebranded to Echelon Supply and Service (Echelon), effective March 1. The new company brand will include JGB’s recent acquisition, All Serv Industrial, L.L.C, a Louisiana-based supplier of hose and hose-related accessories. Also included under the new Echelon brand is […]
Pirtek USA names Mike McCarthy as Chief Operating Officer
Pirtek USA, a global on-site and retail hydraulic and industrial hose service provider, announced that Mike McCarthy has been appointed as the company’s Chief Operating Officer, effective January 1. McCarthy has more than 40 years of operational experience with suppliers of engineering products and services to manufacturing and construction companies. After co-owning and operating Pirtek […]
What hydraulic hose cutting blades should you use?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Every hydraulic hose must first be cut to length before assembly, and one would think all cutting methods are equal. The truth is quite the opposite actually. Any safe, reliable hose assembly requires a perfectly cut hose tip to allow the ends to fit snug before crimping. Any amount of […]
Hannay Reels showcases reels for NTEA’s Work Truck Week 2022
Hannay Reels is set to showcase their industry-leading reels at the 2022 Work Truck Week from March 9-11 at the Indiana Convention Center. Located in booth #1428, Hannay Reels will exhibit products designed with unique features to meet industry needs. Ruggedly designed with only the highest-quality materials, Hannay reels are suitable for a wide variety […]
Supplier expertise helps make hydraulic test stand vision a reality
Collaboration is key between customers and their manufacturers and distributors, as a recent custom build from Power Drives Inc., a manufacturer and distributor specializing in industrial fluid transference and filtration, shows. A long-term customer of the Tonawanda, N.Y. PDI Express Hose Center had come in with a new project to tackle: A hydraulic snowplow cylinder […]
IFPS releases new Fluid Conveyance Guide
The International Fluid Power Society has released a new publication. Information provided in the new Fluid Conveyance Guide can be found in a variety of other publications but with this guide, readers have access to easily searchable information all in one place. The guide includes: Reference tables for both ISO and SAE Hose Specifications Information […]