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Gates launches MegaSys MXG 4K hydraulic hose for drop-in replacement

December 5, 2019 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Gates MXG 4K hydraulic hose

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 […]

Filed Under: Hydraulic hose, Rubber Tagged With: gates, gatescorp

Product guide simplifies tubing and barbed fitting installation, removal

November 11, 2019 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Beswick barb fitting and tubing removal guide

Tubing assembly and removal may seem simple, perhaps even trivial, until you have to do it yourself or you are responsible for writing assembly instructions. This is why Beswick has created its “How to install and remove polyurethane tubing when using barbed style fittings” product guide. It provides step-by-step installation and removal tips, complete with […]

Filed Under: Fittings, Pneumatic Tagged With: beswick

Composite DOT fittings for pneumatic D.O.T. SAE J844 tubing

November 7, 2019 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Polyconn composite DOT fittings

Composite D.O.T. push-in fitting from Poyconn are designed for use with the company’s pneumatic D.O.T. SAE J844 tubing. Their bodies are made of composite while the threaded head sections are made of brass. These fittings are rated for pressures from 0 to 145 psi and for temperatures from –40 to 140° F or –40 to […]

Filed Under: Featured, Fittings, Pneumatic Tagged With: polyconn

Hose reels available in 316 and 304 stainless steels

November 5, 2019 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Coxreels stainless steel hose reels

Coxreels is pleased to offer various stainless steel grade choices. Complete stainless steel reels and powder-coated steel reels are available with stainless steel fluid paths. Now customers can choose between 316 and 304 grade stainless steels for their fluid paths on many reel types to best match the necessary corrosion resistance of their reel according […]

Filed Under: Accessories, hose reels Tagged With: coxreels

Smart crimper technology ensures safer hydraulic hose assemblies

October 21, 2019 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Gates GC20 with Gates Cortex Intelligence -smart-hydraulic-hose-assembly-crimper

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 […]

Filed Under: Accessories, Crimpers, Featured Tagged With: gates

ZSI Foster completes acquisition of VERSABAR

October 18, 2019 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

ZSi foster acquired by Tridon

ZSi-Foster L.L.C., manufacturer and supplier of clamping, coupling and strut products and part of the Ideal Tridon product family, has acquired VERSABAR LLC, a manufacturer of steel components, including stainless steel, steel, hot-dipped galvanized, hot-rolled and zinc-plated products. VERSABAR is located in Totowa, NJ and provides access to New York City and the broader Northeast […]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: idealtridon, zsifoster

High-temperature hydraulic hoses

October 15, 2019 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Kuriyama temp-tech high temperature hydraulic hoses

Temp Tech High Temperature hydraulic hoses by Alfagomma withstand long exposure to nearly every type of hydraulic fluid, lubricating oil or fuel commonly used in industry today, including fire-resistant hydraulic fluids. Available in single wire braid versions 1SN/R1AT and 100R5, and double wire braid 2SN/R2AT, Temp Tech hoses will operate in applications with continuous high […]

Filed Under: Hydraulic hose, Rubber Tagged With: kuriyama

100R2 Is not a Star Wars droid — find out what it and other SAE J517 standards mean

October 15, 2019 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

SAE J517 standards for hydraulic hose

Josh Cosford returns to the Fluid Power Technology Conference (FPTC) once again to bring a technical deep dive with a bit of humor thrown in for attendees. At the Cleveland FPTC November 18-20, Cosford will present his latest talk, 100R2 Is not a Star Wars droid — find out what it and other SAE J517 […]

Filed Under: Featured, Hose Assembly Blog, Industry News Tagged With: higginson

ULS.2 label printer allows color coding for hose storage and maintenance

October 15, 2019 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

ULS.2 label printer from uniflex

The new ULS.2  label printer from UNIFLEX helps manufacturers of hose assemblies and repair workshops for hydraulic hoses to affix color-coded “BBD” labels on their workpieces so that the latter can be replaced in time before potential wear damages actually occur. Another benefit is that the manufacturer’s mark can be added as an advertising measure. […]

Filed Under: Accessories, Featured, Hose wraps Tagged With: Uniflex

Hose reel idler sprockets reduce rewind speed and increase motor torque

October 15, 2019 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Coxreels 1195 idler sprocket on hose reels

Coxreels introduces the all new gear reducing idler sprockets for the 1195 series electric motorized hose reels. This new add-on benefits the user in reducing the rewind speed, increasing motor torque, and fitting an optional 3-way pin lock. These high quality, all steel, idler sprockets are chain sprocket assemblies with a corrosion protective coating that […]

Filed Under: Accessories, hose reels Tagged With: coxreels

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