The 2018 NFPA Milwaukee Regional Meeting, scheduled for the afternoon of Friday, September 7 at the InterContinental Milwaukee, will extend the technology focus of the co-located morning Fluid Power Industrial Consortium Seminar. The Regional Meeting presentation, Robotics in Manufacturing & Distribution: Collaboration, Communication & Creating the Future Workforce, will feature two speakers who are preparing students to keep pace with industrial automation […]
Fast, easy, and compact crimpers
Lillbacka’s complete line of NMS machines includes the P20NMS and P32NMS that are designed for heavy use in harsh environments. The new P20NMS and P32NMS are fast, strong, and reliable for the hardest crimping environments. Their robust metal bodies and durable covers are designed for heavy usage. The crimpers are compact in size for easy […]
New intelligent crimper control
The new Finn-Power Intelligent Crimper Control (ICC) has an industrial-grade touch screen that is engineered for tough conditions. Visual symbols on the control guide assist the operator to complete the task with ease and comfort. The ICC menus are language neutral, thus allowing operators with different language backgrounds to be comfortable in operating the machine. […]
Gates introduces line of premium multi-purpose hydraulic hoses
Gates Industrial Corp. has introduced what it calls the next generation of premium hydraulics with the new MXT family of hoses. This innovative patent-pending product line is a lighter weight and more flexible solution that meets or exceeds a wide range of industry standards, and addresses both replacement market and original equipment manufacturer needs. It […]
Couplings and multi connections
Catalog explores Faster’s variety of hose coupling products that are suitsble for a variety of industries, including: • Standard ISO Couplings: General purpose couplings, ISO A and ISO B standard. • Agriculture: Couplings normally used in agriculture application connecting and disconnecting by pushing or pulling the male. Cartridges for cast iron blocks included. • Flat-Face and Castings: Couplings featuring […]
What are the best practices for hydraulic hose safety?
Hose manufacturer Vitillo suggests these steps for safely working with hydraulic hose: Hose assembly fabrication People fabricating hose assemblies should be trained in the proper use of equipment and materials. Properly assembled fittings are vital to the integrity of a hose assembly. Improperly assembled fittings can separate from the hose and may cause serious injury or property damage from whipping […]
How should you properly crimp a hose?
Hose manufacturer Vitillo suggests these steps for proper hose crimping: 1. Select the hose, ferrules and inserts. 2. Cut the hose squarely, using a rotary steel blade to the required length. 3. If skiving is required, remove all rubber cover to the “skiving length” specified in the table, avoiding damage to the steel wires reinforcement. 4. Place the […]
Crimp in tight spaces
The GC16XD mini crimper, pump and hose saw has a battery-operated pump that features a seated bladder reservoir, preventing contamination and allowing operation in any position. Crimper features: 1-in. 2-wire or ¾-in. 4-wire capability user-friendly horizontal loading for crimping in the field 80-ton crimp force cordless, lightweight design with integrated handle and carrying strap high-strength, […]
Hose testing facility performs various analyses
Variety of hose testing capabilities are offered, for physical, mechanical, chemical, analytical uses. Analysis areas include pressure, vibration, temperature, burst, fatigue and fluid compatibility. Industries served are aerospace, automotive, industrial and consumer goods. Testing is conducted on: tubing hoses fittings couplings reinforced polymer parts fluid systems Ranges of testing are pressure to 22 bar (air) […]
Hose cutting blades
The Hose Hog slitter blades and hand knives provide hose cut-off operations the highest quality and performance. Blades work on the toughest industrial hose, produce a cleaner cut than that achieved with abrasive wheels. Slicing action means less deformation and less clean-up after the cut. Blades are available with bevel or wavy scallop edges. Wavy […]