Eisele Connectors will be exhibiting at Best Practices Expo in Nashville, October 14-15. The company will be displaying its latest all-metal push-to-connect fittings, multi-couplers, and tubing/hose for pneumatics, vacuum, gases, liquids, cooling water, paint, and electronics in booth 122. Best Practices Expo & Conference is devoted exclusively to optimizing the technologies powering modern plant automation. […]
Mobile crimping machine designed for maintenance vans, on-site repairs
Designed specifically for mobile maintenance vans and on-site repairs, the MRV 137 EVO R from Manuli Hydraulics is a compact, ergonomically designed crimping machine that features an adjustable head for maximum ease of use. The rotating crimping head can be positioned vertically, horizontally or any position in between thanks to its innovative design and tool-free […]
NFPA/Fluid Power Industrial Consortium (FPIC) regional conference next month
The September NFPA/FPIC Regional Conference is slated for September 6, at the Hyatt Regency, Milwaukee. This quarter’s event will give attendees a chance to get hands-on with IoT and fluid power on September 6. The FPIC portion of this regional conference will center around building practical IoT functionality, starting with IoT design, and driving toward […]
What is the difference between wire braid and spiral hydraulic hose?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor The fluid power industry takes common knowledge for granted, but we often forget every single individual in our industry was once completely ignorant of the basics. The quest for knowledge starts with the basics, and what is more basic than knowing the difference between two fundamental hydraulic hose construction types. […]
Coxreels announces new quick shipping program
As it works to meet its customers’ needs and challenges, Coxreels has launched a new shipping program called, “Coxreels Ship Ready.” With more than 80 SKUs included, Coxreels Ship Ready Program ships all confirmed orders the next business day after after an order is placed, and if possible, same-day shipping will be provided. The maximum […]
Barb fittings for miniature pneumatic control applications
Corrosion resistance and easy installation in small spaces make metal barbed fittings from IMI Norgren the ideal choice for a wide array of industrial automation uses including dispensing systems, gas sampling, and spraying systems. They are also used extensively in life science applications from laboratory equipment to medical devices. A single barb design allows for […]
What are the best pneumatic fittings for my application?
When looking for connectors for your pneumatic systems, it is important to understand what type of connection is being made. Fittings can be used to connect pneumatic tube, pipe or hose and each connection requires specific fittings. Pipe fittings, push-in fittings, barb adapters, compression fittings, and quick-connect fittings are some of the most common types […]
Midland Industries appoints western regional manager for industrial market
Midland Industries announces that Lisa Heft has joined the company as its Industrial Market Western Regional Manager. She will be working with the company’s representatives and customers to expand and growth in the Western region. Heft comes to Midland Industries from Northwest Hydra Line where she worked for more than two decades. She will be […]
Continental hydraulic and industrial hose plant celebrates 40 years
Continental’s Norfolk, Neb. hose plant is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. “We are proud to share in this 40th anniversary celebration of a very valuable and productive facility,” said Jim Hill, ContiTech CEO for the North America Region. “This plant has made hydraulic and industrial hose for applications all over the world, and we […]
Ideal Tridon completes acquisition of ZSi Foster
Ideal Tridon Holdings Inc., a portfolio company of Snow Phipps Group, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of ZSi-Foster Acquisition Corp. from Pfingsten Partners. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Headquartered in Canton, Mich., ZSi-Foster is a specialty manufacturer and supplier of pipe, hose and conduit support and fastening solutions including clamps, […]