The University of Innovative Distribution is a concentrated educational program focused on the unique needs of the wholesale distribution industry. 2017 marks the 24th year that UID has been serving the supply chain. Known worldwide for excellence in education, UID is sponsored by the leading distribution professional associations, in cooperation with the Department of Technology […]
NewAge Industries announces new board members
Southampton, Pa. — As NewAge Industries grew from a small distributor of plastic tubing to the mid-sized manufacturer it is today, its need for thoughtful and experienced leadership grew as well. To address that need, NewAge’s majority owner and CEO, Ken Baker, recently appointed several new members to its Board of Directors. Over the past […]
NFPA hosting Chicago Regional Meeting on December 7
The NFPA 2016 Chicago Regional Meeting is coming up soon and this year’s program is too good to miss. Brad Terry, Principal with The Keystone Group, will review common pitfalls that manufacturing companies face in the sales & operations planning process. Brad has helped many companies find solutions and will share ideas that will ensure […]
RYCO Hydraulics debuts 24-7 program in Houston
RYCO Hydraulics announced that it started up its RYCO 24•7 program in Houston on November 1. RYCO 24•7 brings years of success in Australia and New Zealand to the Houston market. The Houston location is the company’s first location in Texas, and the fifth location in North America. Located at 1616 Greens Road in North Houston, […]
NAHAD’s charitable water cause surpasses $10,000 mark
Jim Reilly, NAHAD Past President, sent out a letter today on behalf of the association, encouraging those in the hose business to contribute to the group’s current social cause. Earlier this year, NAHAD had launched an initiative to bring its members together to support a cause connected to the hose industry: clean water. Working with […]
What is the minimum bend radius for hydraulic hose?
The minimum bend radius of hydraulic hose represents the smallest diameter that a looped hose can achieve. A hydraulic hose is constructed of three layers, each of which adds to the stiffness of the hose; the tube, the reinforcement(s) and the cover. Depending on the nature of these layers, the bend radius changes. Although tubes […]
Portable hose crimper for forestry market
Forwarder, skidders, harvester, crane… all these forestry machines consume a lot of hydraulic hoses. Facing numerous constraints due to a challenging environment, the hydraulic hoses need to be changed regularly. Most of the forest sites are hardly accessible. On-site maintenance can be made thanks to a mobile workshop, guarantying high levels of productivity and ensuring […]
Where is a hydraulic hose used?
A hydraulic hose is used anywhere in a hydraulic system requiring a flexible connection between two fluid ports. A hydraulic hose is a synthetic rubber tube surrounded by some sort of flexible strength enhancing winding, such as metal or fiber, and then covered in another rubber carcass. The reinforcement windings are what give the hose […]
NewAge Industries publishes white paper that compares fittings
NewAge Industries has announced the release of “A Comparison of Fittings,” a report that looks at several common fittings styles for thermoplastic and thermoset tubing. The paper explains each fitting’s features, applications, material availability, installation steps, and the tubing materials with which each works best. Clamps are also reviewed. “A Comparison of Fittings” focuses on […]
Common quick disconnect issues—and their solutions
The editors of Fluid Power World have planned out many great presentations for the upcoming Fluid Power Technology Conference in Milwaukee. As such, engineers, designers and students will have many opportunities to learn from industry experts—as well as pneumatic and hydraulic manufacturers—at the two-day event. To be held at the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Kern Center on Tuesday and Wednesday, […]