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Flat-face couplings couplings prevent fluid leaks and protect the environment

November 24, 2020 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Parker Hannifin SCFF flat-face couplings

Parker Hannifin has expanded its flat-face couplings offering with the SCFF series. This series of couplings offers users a number of benefits ranging from low-leakage decoupling to the avoidance of air entrapment during coupling. The couplings, which are tested in accordance with ISO 7241-2, are easy to clean and very flat. Whether being used in mobile […]

Filed Under: Couplings, Hydraulic Tagged With: parkerhannifin

Flat-faced couplers for easy connect, disconnect on snow removal machinery

November 5, 2020 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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Durable flat-faced couplers from ZSi-Foster easily connect and disconnect hydraulic hoses from salt trucks and snow plows. They protect for 1,200 hours against white and red rust. They minimize air inclusion upon connection and feature a sleeve-lock to prevent accidental disconnection. They are available in steel body sizes of 1 ⁄4 – 1-1 ⁄2 in. […]

Filed Under: Couplings, Hydraulic, Quick-acting Tagged With: zsifoster

Auto-Dock Systems: The future is now

August 6, 2020 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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Advances in hydraulic connection technology are again evolving within mobile machinery and tool/attachment design while positively impacting professional use. The increased demands of worksite productivity and efficiency by the expert user have challenged manufacturers of machines, attachments, and component suppliers with technological improvements. After all, “time is money.” This article focuses on the advances of […]

Filed Under: Couplings, Featured, Industry News, Quick-acting Tagged With: CEJN

11 tips to increase compressed air hose and workplace safety

April 19, 2020 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Working with compressed air requires a safety mindset. Being aware of the hazards and having the right equipment is essential for a safe workplace, and it should be safe and reliable without having an impact on performance and efficiency. In the U.S, more than 25% of all workplace-related injuries, involving days away from work, come […]

Filed Under: Couplings, Featured, Hose Assembly Blog, Pneumatic, Pneumatic tubing Tagged With: cejnnorthamerica

ARGUS quick-couplings offer Top Coat protection

March 27, 2020 By Ken Korane Leave a Comment

For fast and straightforward connections of hydraulic hoses, Kuriyama of America, based in Schaumburg, Ill., offers Alfagomma’s ARGUS series of quick-disconnect couplings. The products comply with international standards ISO 7241-1 A & B, ISO 5675 and ISO 16028, having poppet and flat-face valves respectively. According to company officials, the standardized design ensures complete interchangeability with […]

Filed Under: Couplings, Industry News, Quick-acting Tagged With: kuriyama

Monaghan Tooling’s mechanical joining tools create secure, leak-proof joints

February 20, 2020 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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Monaghan Tooling Group introduces their Mechanical Joining Tools which join tubing to flanges and fittings, creating secure, leak-proof joints that withstand up to 20,000 lb of hydrostatic pressure. Superior to welded, brazed or crimped joints, mechanically joined parts will not leak, pull apart, or loosen due to pressure, vibration, or temperature changes. This proven method […]

Filed Under: Couplings, Featured Tagged With: monaghantoolinggroup

Designing with hydraulic fittings and couplings on mobile machinery

February 6, 2020 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Adaptall hydraulic fittings and couplings

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Hydraulic fittings and couplings get taken for granted, especially with mobile machinery, where profit margin can overshadow design. The reality is that fittings and couplers are as crucial to the design of a machine as are the pumps, valves and actuators. Let’s consider what makes a hydraulic fitting functional: it […]

Filed Under: Couplings, Fittings, Hydraulic, Hydraulic

Color Connect avoids hose-routing mistakes

December 18, 2019 By Ken Korane Leave a Comment

Machine builders and maintenance technicians must ensure that hoses are properly secured to the correct connection. Unfortunately, when dealing with multiple hoses on a complicated machine, personnel can waste a lot of time just identifying the proper routing and mating ends. Worse, there can be equipment damage due to incorrect connections or, in the case […]

Filed Under: Couplings, Featured, Hydraulic, Industry News Tagged With: dixonvalve

Equalizer coupling connects against residual pressure

October 29, 2019 By Ken Korane Leave a Comment

The HTE Series Equalizer quick couplings from Dixon, Dallas, N.C., are designed for hydraulic circuits in any application where trapped pressure can be an issue. The design permits connections with residual pressure in the nipple of up to 5,000 psi. They are used in conjunction with Dixon HT series and other ISO 16028 couplers. They […]

Filed Under: Couplings, Hydraulic, Industry News, Uncategorized Tagged With: dixonvalve

New video shows the new face of Midland Industries’ distribution platform

June 3, 2019 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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Earlier this year, Midland Industries, in conjunction with Wynnchurch Capital, announced the rebranding of its industrial distribution platform. Now, the company released a video entitled, ‘Show the World’ which expands on the purpose and opportunities presented by the new brand. The platform is comprised of Anderson Metals, Midland Metal Mfg., Buchanan Rubber, and Mid-America Fittings. […]

Filed Under: Couplings, Fittings, Hydraulic, Hydraulic Tagged With: andersonmetals, buchananrubber, midlandindustries

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