RYCO has launched a new app, RYCO Crimp, which provides users with the most up-to-date crimp specifications, for accurate and safel crimp RYCO hydraulics hoses with matched RYCO fittings. The intuitive application enables you to get your crimp specifications within your very own workshop or in your mobile service truck using your tablet or mobile […]
EWESK adjustable elbows offer complete end-to-end tube-fitting solution
Power management company Eaton offers a new product family to the Walterscheid hydraulic tube fittings and connectors. The Walterscheid EWESK series of adjustable elbow fittings are high in quality and easy to assemble, and are ideal for mobile OEMs seeking an end-to-end tube-fitting solution. Like the entire Walterscheid range of tube fittings, the robust, precision-engineered […]
Hose sleeve simplifies installation and reduces hose failure
The design and construction of Python Protective Sleeve + Covering’s Diamondback hydraulic hose sleeves is the foundation of the new “Pro” series, a finishing process that offers high-volume hose production facilities the opportunity to reduce sleeve installation by 80%. Diamondback Pro allows a single assembler to easily install long lengths of sleeve in a fraction […]
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 presented to a select group of suppliers who have demonstrated innovation in a product or service they provide to […]
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 solidifying upon cooling. The moldability range lies between its glass transition temperature* and its melting point, so it’s essential to avoid overheating the material. Popular techniques such as injection molding and extrusion produce many […]
Quick connectors deliver fast, non-marring leak-free connections
The FE/FI series quick connectors deliver fast, non-marring, leak free quick connections. The quick connectors seal externally “FE” or internally “FI” and the uniform seal movement makes a leak tight, quick connection, even over threaded, rough or oily surfaces. The connectors will automatically verify all connection tools are properly sealed prior to starting a test. […]
Extreme duty spring-rewind hose reels
Sometimes heavy duty or industrial duty is not enough in extreme environments. For years, Coxreels has supplied heavy duty reels with triple axle supports and solid ¼-in. plate bases for demanding applications and environments. We engineered strength with features, balancing performance with cost, bringing suitable solutions for many market sectors. Some industries, similar to mining, […]
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 of the NAHAD membership to be able to attend the premier event in the hose and […]
Coxreels offers upgraded swivel options for the 1125 Series
Coxreels now offers two upgraded swivel options for the 1125 Series. The medium pressure (up to 4,000 psi) and high pressure (up to 5,000 psi) can both be factory installed on the standard 1125 Series. The medium pressure swivel is precision machined from solid brass and features upgraded wall thickness, and upgraded seals and backup […]
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% employee owned. The company’s ESOP — Employee Stock Ownership Plan – rewards long term employees at […]