In only its second acquisition of a company in the hose assemblies space, the Harbour Group of companies has acquired Stainless Hose Fittings (SHF Inc.). Harbour Group is a privately owned, operations focused company based in St. Louis, Mo. It also owns Reelcraft. Its companies are engaged in manufacturing and distribution across diverse industries including […]
Designing with hydraulic fittings and couplings on mobile machinery
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Hydraulic fittings and couplings get taken for granted, especially with mobile machinery, where profit margin can overshadow design. The reality is that fittings and couplers are as crucial to the design of a machine as are the pumps, valves and actuators. Let’s consider what makes a hydraulic fitting functional: it […]
Manuli Rubber Industries and Ryco announce merger
In yet more fluid power consolidation news, Manuli Rubber Industries SpA (MRI), headquartered in Milan, and RYCO Hydraulics Pty Ltd (RYCO), headquartered in Melbourne, today jointly announced that MRI has completed the acquisition of a majority shareholding in RYCO. MRI will merge its wholly owned Manuli Hydraulics and Fluiconnecto divisions with RYCO to provide an […]
Mobile hose cutting machines ensure clean, safe hose assemblies
Because utmost precision is vital in the production and repair of hose assemblies, Uniflex also offers a wide range of accessories. Work can be a lot easier when the different cutting machines for hydraulic hoses of all size categories are used. Especially easy is the precise cutting of smaller hoses up to a diameter of […]
Hose assembly tool for 1 to 2 in. barbed fittings
Koul Tools has announced that its EZ-ON hose press model 454 will be available in April. It features the same patented vise clamp and lead screw drive system found on the 409B model, but scaled up for larger sizes. The new 454 model is compact, lightweight, and has the power to handle difficult hose assemblies. […]
Midland Industries and Wynnchurch Capital add Stainless Adapters to platform
Wynnchurch Capital LLC and Midland Industries announced the completed acquisition of Stainless Adapters Inc., (SAI), a Houston-based manufacturer of premium stainless steel hydraulic adapters and pipe fittings servicing the oil and gas, marine, manufacturing, construction, carwash, automotive and agriculture industries worldwide. Michael Baker, SAI CEO, will join Midland Industries as General Manager of the new […]
Tubular sleeve protects operators from hydraulic hose bursts and pin holes
The new Diamondback tubular sleeve from Suburban Manufacturing is part of the company’s Python line of protective sleeves and covers. It protects operators from hose burst and pin holes. The sleeve material is pin hole protection tested to 4,000 psi and burst tested to 12,000 psi. It meets operator “Line of Sight” specification EN982 norm […]
NAHAD opens registration for annual meeting in Bahamas
Registration is underway for NAHAD’s 36th Annual Meeting & Convention, taking place April 24-29, 2020 at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas. The program provides time to experience Atlantis, but also offers the forums necessary to network, to learn, and to achieve members’ business goals. This year’s educational program features a focus on the economy, […]
Environmentally friendly tabletop hydraulic hose cleaning device
Hydraulic systems demand the highest standards regarding the cleanliness of hose and pipe assemblies. However, abrasion during the cutting and crimping of hoses causes the formation of chips or scales, which must not be present, as specified in ISO 4406 and NAS 1638. Therefore, in addition to its hose crimpers, UNIFLEX also offers special cleaning […]
Pirtek expands in metro Houston with two new locations
Pirtek USA now has five locations spread across metro Houston with the opening of Pirtek Baytown and Pirtek Pearland. Pirtek Pearland is a mobile-only location. The mobile-only, Tier 2 model, allows the franchisee to reduce startup costs by keeping the inventory in a small warehouse or storage facility and leasing two vehicles. In three years, […]