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  • Hose sleeve simplifies installation and reduces hose failure

    Hose sleeve simplifies installation and reduces hose failure
  • When should you use thermoplastic hoses?

    When should you use thermoplastic hoses?
  • What is skiving, and when should you use it on your hose assemblies?

    What is skiving, and when should you use it on your hose assemblies?
  • How do you identify fitting thread types?

    How do you identify fitting thread types?
  • What measurements are required for hose assembly sizes?

    What measurements are required for hose assembly sizes?

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When should you use thermoplastic hoses?

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Thermoplastics are polymers with a unique capacity to become soft, pliable and moldable when heated while … [Read More...] about When should you use thermoplastic hoses?

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What is skiving, and when should you use it on your hose assemblies?

Skiving is removing the outer cover at the end of a hydraulic hose in the location of the crimp fitting. For some high-pressure applications, the … [Read More...] about What is skiving, and when should you use it on your hose assemblies?

Today on Hose Assembly Tips

  • Hose sleeve simplifies installation and reduces hose failure
  • Faster wins John Deere Supplier Innovation Award for multi-connection couplings
  • When should you use thermoplastic hoses?
  • Quick connectors deliver fast, non-marring leak-free connections
  • Extreme duty spring-rewind hose reels
  • NAHAD postpones 2021 Annual Meeting and Convention until June
  • Coxreels offers upgraded swivel options for the 1125 Series

Industry News

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Faster wins John Deere Supplier Innovation Award for multi-connection couplings

Helios Technologies Inc. announced yesterday that its subsidiary, Faster S.r.l, has been selected as a recipient of the John Deere Supplier Innovation Award for 2020 for its multi-connection couplings with integrated valve system. The award is … [Read More...] about Faster wins John Deere Supplier Innovation Award for multi-connection couplings

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NAHAD postpones 2021 Annual Meeting and Convention until June

NAHAD leadership announced it will postpone its 2021 Annual Meeting and Convention to now take place June 12-15, 2021 at the Marriott Marquis in San Diego. Originally scheduled for April 10-13, NAHAD’s leadership believes this delay will allow more … [Read More...] about NAHAD postpones 2021 Annual Meeting and Convention until June

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NewAge Industries celebrates 15 years of employee ownership

In January 2006, NewAge Industries’ owners signed paperwork that sold 30% of the plastic tubing manufacturer to its employees. The ceremony was a notable step in the company’s journey to employee ownership. Now, fifteen years later, NewAge is 100% … [Read More...] about NewAge Industries celebrates 15 years of employee ownership

Getting back to in-person?

After nine months of Zoom events and virtual meetings, associations seem to be gearing up for a 2021 that may see a return to in-person conferences. With vaccines on the horizon for citizens in the United States, I’m hopeful that this can be … [Read More...] about Getting back to in-person?

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NewAge Industries-AdvantaPure expands with additional facilities

In May, NewAge Industries, the parent company of AdvantaPure, bought two of three units in a building within seven miles of its headquarters. NewAge recently purchased the remaining unit and now owns the entire seven-acre property consisting of over … [Read More...] about NewAge Industries-AdvantaPure expands with additional facilities

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Registration open for NAHAD Regional Training October 5-6

NAHAD will host its 2nd annual Hose Safety Institute (HSI) Regional training as a virtual event. Scheduled for October 5-6, this program is designed to promote and develop an understanding and adoption of HSI guidelines and best practices in hose … [Read More...] about Registration open for NAHAD Regional Training October 5-6

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Midland Industries extends regional reach with new distribution center

Midland Industries announces its newest distribution center is open and serving its customers with faster deliveries across the South and “Will Call” service for local pick-up orders. The center is located at 5544 Armour Dr., Houston, Texax, … [Read More...] about Midland Industries extends regional reach with new distribution center

Continental introduces eco-friendly hose

The Continental business unit of ContiTech has introduced a new eco-friendly garden hose called EcoRubber that uses sugar cane ethylene, rather than petroleum-based products, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 85%. It is reportedly the … [Read More...] about Continental introduces eco-friendly hose

Continental partnering with CoxReels

Continental has partnered with Tempe, Ariz.-based CoxReels to provide premium air and water hose to its customers with a first-class industrial hose management solution in one package. Collaborating with Continental, CoxReels developed a custom-built … [Read More...] about Continental partnering with CoxReels

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Auto-Dock Systems: The future is now

Advances in hydraulic connection technology are again evolving within mobile machinery and tool/attachment design while positively impacting professional use. The increased demands of worksite productivity and efficiency by the expert user have … [Read More...] about Auto-Dock Systems: The future is now

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ZSi-Foster, an Ideal Tridon company, completes acquisition of Hydra-Zorb

ZSi-Foster Inc., an Ideal Tridon company, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Hydra-Zorb Co. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Mich., and founded in 1972, Hydra-Zorb provides pipe, hose, and … [Read More...] about ZSi-Foster, an Ideal Tridon company, completes acquisition of Hydra-Zorb

Dixon crimp chart fully integrated into Uniflex C2 controller

When you assemble a hose, aren’t you tired of looking for a spec on a crimping table? Doing your own measurement calculation? Choosing the wrong ferrule or hit the wrong crimping diameter? Messing with QS measurement? Dixon and Uniflex engineers … [Read More...] about Dixon crimp chart fully integrated into Uniflex C2 controller

High performance from stainless-steel couplings

RYCO offers an extensive range of stainless steel couplings and adaptors that accommodate various types of hose while meeting performance, reliability and safety requirements. Stainless steel is a family of alloy steels containing 10.5% or … [Read More...] about High performance from stainless-steel couplings

transfluid establishes new U.S. subsidiary

transfluid Maschinenbau, based in Schmallenberg, Germany, has opened a new subsidiary in Greenville, S.C. The company manufactures tube bending and forming machines for hydraulics and other systems. The machines are sold worldwide, in a sector where … [Read More...] about transfluid establishes new U.S. subsidiary

NAHAD announces continuation of the current Board members’ term

NAHAD, The Association for Hose and Accessories Distribution, has announced the continuation of the current Board members’ term for an additional year. The decision was voted upon at the first-ever Virtual Meeting of Members, held May 13, in lieu of … [Read More...] about NAHAD announces continuation of the current Board members’ term

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  • NAHAD to host virtual Annual Meeting of Members
  • Kuriyama announces executive leadership change
  • ARGUS quick-couplings offer Top Coat protection
  • NAHAD cancels April annual meeting

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