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 […]
Color Connect avoids hose-routing mistakes
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 […]
New video shows the new face of Midland Industries’ distribution platform
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. […]
Turning back time: A look at Holmbury’s founding
A simple request for a leak-free coupling to a sales rep turned into one of the industry’s leading designers and manufacturers of flat face couplings. That’s how Holmbury Inc. got its start. The company’s founder, David French, was a hydraulic filter salesman and engineer by training when one of his larger customers — a manufacturer […]
Screw couplings from ZSI-Foster are rated for high-pressure applications
ZSI-Foster has released a new line of screw couplings for high-pressure applications. The Foster FVEP screw connect flat face coupling connects and disconnects with up to 5,075 psi residual pressure are designed for use on mobile hydraulic equipment for use by both OEMs and aftermarket. They are manufactured of zinc nickel-plated carbon steel and are rated for […]
Flat Face Plus quick disconnect from ZSi-Foster for demanding environments
ZSi-Foster, Canton, Mich., now offers its Foster Flat Face Plus Quick Disconnects (QD), which have been tested for 1,200 hours of protection from white and red rust, and aew available in nickel-plated steel or 316 stainless steel in multiple thread sizes and connection types. The first ZS-Foster Flat Face Quick Disconnect was launched in 1999, […]
Fluid connectors for mobile and industrial hydraulics
Intertraco, based in Suzzara, Italy manufacturers a comprehensive range of hydraulic fluid connectors, which can be used in applications such as earthmoving, mobile, mining and industrial machinery markets. The company is also the sole European distributor for Bridgestone high pressure hoses. The company has three production sites, two research and development centers, a modern and […]
Leak free JIC fittings from RYCO
JSEAL line of fittings from RYCO feature high torque, working pressures, are side load tolerant, have convex female design and repositioned strike zone. The company guarantees that the fitting is leak free, with no sweating, no weeping, no stretching and no cracking. The fittings provide up to double the working pressure of standard JIC connections. […]
FPTC Hot Technologies: CEJN’s ultra high-pressure hydraulic couplings and flat-face designs
CEJN North America will be showcasing its series 140 ultra high-pressure hydraulic couplings and its series 217 flat-face couplings and nipples at this year’s Fluid Power Technology Conference at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. Visitors can see this and other CEJN coupling technologies at the FPTC May 15-16. Series 140 for ultra-high pressures Featuring a non-drip design […]
Stucchi introduces new multi-coupling plate technology
Stucchi Inc. recently introduced a new multi-coupling plate technology, the BM3 multi-coupling plate which is designed to allow operators to simultaneously connect and disconnect large diameter (1 1/2-in.) lines that contain residual pressure. This reduces operator error and improves KPIs (key performance indicators), saving companies time and money in the field. According to Scott Rolston, […]
