Kuriyama’s new Alfabiotech Supertuff series of hydraulic hose by Alfagomma is extremely flexible and offers up to 50% better bend radius compared to SAE 100R. The synthetic rubber tube material is oil resistant and compatible with biodegradable hydraulic fluids. Depending on the type selected, it is available with four or six high tensile steel wire […]
Quick and systematic tool change simplifies hydraulic pipe bending
Transfluid, which manufactures pipe machining and bending machines, is now offering an automatic tool change system for complex tube processing. The German manufacturer provides mobile pipe bending machines and tube forming machines for pipes with thick walls up to 127 mm for dynamic load. The DB 40120-CNC-VE tube bending machine permits bending radii of 1 […]
Hydraulic hose at IFPE 2017
The upcoming IFPE show, in Las Vegas from March 7-11, will allow fluid power designers to see the latest in hydraulic hose. Read on to see what types of hydraulic hose are used in mobile machinery, as well as a listing of what IFPE booths you can visit for more information on them. All hydraulic systems […]
Brass fittings from Anderson Metals are suitable for a variety of harsh environments
Although not one of the most common fittings used in fluid power applications, brass fittings are extremely useful in corrosive environments for both hydraulic and pneumatic hose and tubing applications. Anderson Metals offers a variety of fittings, including 45° flare fittings, pipe fittings, and push-on hose barbs for a wide range of temperatures. The SAE 45° flare […]
Echo Engineering celebrates 50th anniversary
Echo Engineering, a manufacturer of masking and protective components for a number of fluid power components, reached a milestone in 2016, celebrating its 50th anniversary. The company has grown from the dreams of founder John Offenbacker to a business with multiple U.S. locations, serving customers worldwide. The company provides specialized protection including caps and plugs […]
How do you measure threads on a hydraulic fitting?
Before you select a hydraulic fitting, you must first determine if its threads will match the hose you have selected. Measuring and identifying the fittings is easily done but you must have the correct tools. These tools include ID/OD calipers and thread pitch gauges. Using the thread pitch gauge, as seen in Figure 1, simply […]
Midland Metal launches updated 2017 catalog
Midland Metal Mfg. has launched its new 2017 catalog. The 576 page, full color catalog offers 14,000 products with over 1,300 new items. New products include truck and trailer accessories, hose clamps, pneumatic accessories, many new valves, and an all new LP Gas section of products. Midland Metal Mfg. partners with wholesalers and distributors nationwide that […]
Eaton’s 4S/6S series spiral hose fittings are designed for high-pressure hydraulic systems
Eaton today announced the availability of the new 4S/6S series of spiral hose fittings, featuring major advancements to help provide a robust, practical and complete engineered hose assembly system. Designed for high-pressure hydraulic systems commonly found in mobile and industrial equipment used in the machine building, mining, metals and minerals, construction, agriculture and vehicle markets, […]
A new (and old) way to look at STEM education
In celebration of our parent company’s 10th anniversary, our entire editorial staff authored forward-thinking columns, examining how we think the world and the manufacturing industry will be different in another 10 years. Here’s my take … I am a big believer in the need of a good education for all young people. And there has been […]
Kurt launches total hydraulic solution with two hose and one coupling styles
Now hydraulic system designers can handle the most common pressure ranges for their applications selecting from just two different hose styles and a single coupling style from Kurt Hydraulics. For pressure ranges of 3,000 to 6,500 psi, Kurt Tuff and E-Z Bend hydraulic hose along with W-Style couplings provide a “Total Hydraulic Solution,” according to Scott […]