Premier line of no-skive 2-wire braided hose by Vitillo is suitable for use in construction equipment, has 30% higher working pressure than specified in EN587 Standard. Smaller bending radius and reduced outside diameter provides a significant advantage in terms of space and weight on compact mobile machinery. High-impulse resistance is double that of EN Standard, […]
NAHAD update: Crimping joins the rush to Industry 4.0
While the NAHAD Annual Meeting & Convention is an excellent place to network, learn from the array of economic and business speakers, and find out about what both hose manufacturers and distributors are up to, it isn’t necessarily a place where big product unveils happen—like the sort of thing you see at Hannover Fair or […]
NAHAD launches new website
NAHAD, the association for hose and accessories distribution, has unveiled its new website to help members and prospective members better navigate its many resources and benefits. The website now has a more modern look and feel, and the home page is streamlined for easier functionality. Users will immediately notice the intuitive and responsive design that […]
NAHAD Convention comes to South Florida
One of the best fluid power events of the year is coming up, as NAHAD, the Association for Hose and Accessories Distribution, hosts its 34th Annual Meeting and Convention at the JW Marriott Marco Island Resort in southwestern Florida. Located about an hour south of Fort Meyers, Marco Island is a popular winter destination and […]
Cutting blades provide high-quality cutting for tough hoses
Manuli Hydraulics is always on the lookout for ways to improve both the efficiency and the quality of new and existing production operations. With this in mind, the company has reassessed its cutting equipment offering. As a market leader in hydraulic hoses and assembly machines, the company says it wanted to offer a better quality […]
Brennan Industries hires project manager
Brennan Industries Inc., a supplier of hydraulic fittings and adapters, has hired Edward Waters as Project Manager. In his new role at Brennan, Waters will be responsible for leading and implementing a variety of corporate projects. He will be working closely with both Brennan and newly acquired Versa to identify opportunities for more collaboration, along […]
Singer Equities acquires Foster Hose and Fittings
Singer Equities Inc. has acquired Foster Hose and Fittings headquartered in St. Louis. The business was founded in 1928 and has been owned by Todd Sacco, Dale Schwartz and Rick Freeman since 2007. Todd Sacco, who has been active in the business, will remain as Sales and Marketing Manager and the business will continue operating […]
Motion & Control Enterprises awarded Parker designations
Motion & Control Enterprises LLC (MCE) has announced that it was recently awarded the prestigious designation as a Connector Technology Center (CTC) by Parker Hannifin Corporation. The CTC designation is an elite honor reserved for the top tier Fluid Connector distributors who achieve specific proficiencies and capabilities as defined by Parker. MCE achieved the CTC […]
Why is minimum bend radius important for a hydraulic hose?
The minimum bend radius is an important guideline to be aware of when selecting a hydraulic hose. You need to be aware of any areas in your system where tight space constraints may cause hose to angle severely around a corner. As well, as a machine moves or a cylinder extends and retracts, the hoses […]
PRC Industrial Supply acquires Ace Conveyor Services
PRC Industrial Supply, headquartered in Portland Maine, has announced a deal with ACE Conveyor Services of Belgrade, Maine to acquire all of its assets and hire its entire staff effective immediately. The move comes after negotiations between the two companies over the past few months. VP and GM of PRC, Kevin Easler, says it was […]