Fluid Power World Contributing Editor Josh Cosford gave a webinar presentation on Proper Hose Assembly Guidelines. The transcript has been divided into an 8-part blog post series. The following excerpt from that webinar transcript is the third part of the series. The second part of STAMPED is temperature. Temperature is an important consideration. Every application […]
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Proper Hose Assembly Guidelines, Part 2 – STAMPED
Fluid Power World Contributing Editor Josh Cosford gave a webinar presentation on Proper Hose Assembly Guidelines. The transcript has been divided into an 8-part blog post series. The following excerpt from that webinar transcript is the second part of the series. The STAMPED acronym stands for size, temperature, application, material, pressure, hose ends and considerations […]
Proper Hose Assembly Guidelines – Introduction
Fluid Power World Contributing Editor Josh Cosford gave a webinar presentation on Proper Hose Assembly Guidelines. The transcript has been divided into an 8-part blog post series. The following is an excerpt from that webinar transcript. Hydraulic hoses exist on nearly every hydraulic machine, that’s obvious. It is critical to ensure hose assemblies are fabricated […]
Could your company operate without its data?
What do these names have in common: Sandworm Team, Lizard Squad, Comment Crew, AnonGhost, LulzSec? If, like me, you’re the parent of a teenager, you may think these are either the latest hot bands or some sort of new messaging app. But the reality is far scarier. These are international cybersecurity organizations, many operating from […]
Building a better distributor
Last week, I had the opportunity to sit in on a “University of Industrial Distribution in a day” class at the annual NAHAD Convention. UID is held every March in Indianapolis, and includes four full days of intensive courses. NAHAD gives its meeting attendees a taste of UID, and I found the hyper-condensed classes to […]
What is NPT?
NPT stands for National Pipe Tapered threads, also known as ANSI/ASME B1.20.1 pipe threads. It is a U.S. standard for measuring tapered threads on threaded pipes and fittings. Threaded pipes can give an effective seal for pipes using hydraulic fluids. Sometimes referred to as MPT (male pipe threads), NPT threads are not interchangeable with NPS […]
Avoiding the dangers of hydraulic hose failure
Joyce Laird • Contributing Editor What are the dangers of hydraulic hose failure? The dangers associated with hydraulic systems, specifically, hydraulic hose assemblies can be devastating. Unfortunately, they can too often overlooked. Scotty Garst, general manager at Advanced Technology Services (ATS) said that this issue mostly arises due to a manufacturing company becoming complacent with […]
What causes hydraulic hose failure?
Joyce Laird • Contributing Editor What are the top issues that can cause hose failure? Advanced Technology Services (ATS) is a leader in factory maintenance and IT services, with strategically diversified services and a rapidly growing workforce spread across three countries. Today, ATS works with some of the largest brands in the world to make […]
Here’s How: 4 best behind-the-scenes videos on hose fabrication
Ever wondered how a hose assembly is constructed? Here’s your chance! Three companies give you a step-by-step, behind-the-scenes look at the different ways in which they assemble their hydraulic hose systems. Then discover how the hose itself is made with a special look at the process from start to finish. [Click on the numbers below […]
6 hydraulic hose fail videos you have to see
What is it about things blowing up—or getting crushed—or catching on fire—that fascinates us so? Even engineers aren’t immune to this sort of schadenfreude. But hydraulic hoses are a serious business, and it’s imperative that proper safety precautions are taken with them and around them. A burst hose can easily kill a person, and having […]