UNIFLEX has launched two new machines for cutting industrial hoses. The EMI 150 and EMI 200 models can cut hoses with diameters up to 6 in. and 8 in., respectively. With their robust design and compact dimensions of 44.9 x 40 in. (1,140 x 1,000 mm) and 63.77 x 42.1 in. (1,620 x 1,070 mm), they can be […]
Hydraulic hose
What causes hydraulic hose failure?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Hydraulic hose failures are much like vehicle collisions — they’re not accidents. No longer can you blame weather, road conditions or distractions because it’s always someone’s fault. Unless a meteorite slams into your windshield, causing you to blow through a red light, there is always a cause of collisions. The […]
Hydraulic hose routing considerations
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Hydraulic hose enjoys the title of go-to fluid conveyance of choice for many hydraulic machines. Although steel tube is also popular and provides a tidy, permanent solution to plumbing, it is less easily serviced and replaced. Hydraulic hose, when properly manufactured, routed and installed, offers a tidy and permanent solution […]
New Aeroquip by Danfoss EC881 Dynamax hose
Mobile and industrial hydraulics supplier Danfoss Power Solutions, Nordborg, Denmark, has launched its Aeroquip by Danfoss EC881 Dynamax hose. This two-wire braided hose reportedly offers higher reliability and extended service life versus similar products, reducing maintenance time, costs, and waste. EC881 hose is said to outperform standard EN 857 type 2SC hose specifications with a […]
Hydraulic hose tube – it’s the inside that counts
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor We’re all taught from a young age to place focus and worth on what’s inside, and the more thought you put into this concept, the more it rings true. For example, would an orange taste any less sweet if, on the outside, it looked like dragon fruit? And, of course, […]
Premium hoses for high-pressure applications
HANSA-FLEX has developed a hydraulic hose line series for high pressures and extreme applications up to 450 bar (6,527 psi). These hose products also perform reliably under highly dynamic loads such as encountered on hydraulic presses and hydrostatic drives. In addition, the premium hose line series is DNV-approved for use in the maritime sector and […]
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 […]
ProV hydraulic hoses available in 7 sizes for a wide range of applications
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 […]
Dayco expands hydraulics hose and couplings line in North America
Dayco, an engine products and drive systems specialist for the automotive, industrial and aftermarket sectors, is rounding out its hydraulic offering with the expansion of its KWIK-FLEX product line, a competitively priced line that was only available on a limited basis in Canada. KWIK-FLEX now includes more comprehensive coverage for the most popular types and […]
MegaSys MXG 5K hydraulic hose is light-weight, flexible and durable
Gates has introduced its latest breakthrough hydraulic hose, the MegaSys MXG 5K, which is lighter, more flexible and more durable than a typical 5,000 psi (350 bar) hydraulic hose. “Our ongoing commitment to research and development has resulted in another world-first innovation from Gates. MXG 5K sets a new standard for hydraulic hose,” said Mike […]