Hydraulic and pneumatic hose safety can be ensured by using quick-connect fittings or quick couplings that make a repeated connection and disconnection between fluid lines and the equipment they are attached to. Quick couplings are used in both hydraulic and pneumatic applications, and are designed for easy hand operation. These safety devices feature a male […]
Gates acquires hose, coupling manufacturer Techflow Flexibles
Affiliates of the Gates Corporation have announced the acquisition of UK-based GTF Engineering and Services, the owner of the assets of Techflow Flexibles. Techflow Flexibles is a fully integrated engineering, manufacturing, and commercial operation that specializes in supplying flexible hoses and couplings to the oil and gas exploration and production industry. Its product lines […]
Eaton’s Flat Face Series quick disconnect hydraulic couplings offer performance, reliability
Eaton has introduced its redesigned FF-series Quick Disconnect Couplings to help mobile machine manufacturers meet market demand for high pressure and high pulse pressure solutions. Eaton’s flat face, quick-disconnect couplings portfolio features an enhanced flow rate of up to 25% and a high performing pressure rate of up to 400 bars to maximize machine performance […]
Poppet type hydraulic couplings
Quick Coupling Technology’s QC-AG Poppet Type hydraulic quick coupling, made of steel, is used on construction equipment, forestry equipment, agricultural machinery, oil tools, steel mill machinery and other hydraulic applications. The poppet valves featured in the couplings prevent uncoupled leakage and the critical parts of the coupling are hardened for durability. It features a ball-locking […]
Finn-Power crimpers increase productivity at Tompkins Industries
Tompkins Industries has specialized in hydraulic adapters and related products since 1967. As an ISO Certified Company, Tompkins products meet industry standards. Company founder J.L. Tompkins Sr. sought to create a business which provided reliable products at competitive prices—a company that made customer service a primary goal. Customer benefits remain at the core of any […]
Expanded line of hydraulic quick disconnects
Midland Metal recently expanded its line of hydraulic quick disconnects with the addition of the Wing Nut and Flat Face ISO 16028 interchange. Midland Metal 61 Series wing nut is a heavy-duty, thread-to-connect quick coupling capable of containing a variety of fluids. Available in brass and electroless nickel plated steel wing, this series features minimum […]
Spreaders rely on hydraulic connections for ease of spreader use
Salford BBI Spreaders of Cornelia, Georgia, manufactures a variety of truck-mounted and pull-type spreaders, which are used for distributing everything from lime and fertilizer to rock, sand and salt. Building these spreaders, used in the agricultural, poultry and construction industries, requires Salford to work closely with partner suppliers Kurt Hydraulics and Atlanta Rubber & Hydraulics. […]
Hose protectors provide safe and economic protection of hydraulic and pneumatic hoses
Safeplast Safe-Spiral hose protectors provide safe and economic protection of hydraulic and pneumatic hoses by reducing the possibility of hose failure and machine down time. In some cases, this added protection extends the life of the equipment itself. Safeplast protective spirals are produced from high grade HDPE; the polyethylene is extruded into is final form […]
Thermoplastic hydraulic hose for any medium to high pressure and hose flexibility
Kurt Hydraulics’ full line of thermoplastic hose and R7 couplings are perfect for a vast range of applications. Manufacturers looking for durable hydraulic hoses that can easily flex during operation can trust Kurt Hydraulics complete line of SAE 100 R7, R8 and R18 thermoplastic hydraulics hoses. SAE R100 R7 is a nylon hose ideal for […]
Hose connection termination
Lok-IT is an easy-to-assemble termination solution used on hose connections in mining, off-shore, oil and gas and waterblast applications. Available from 3/8 to 6 in., the system allows users to connect and disconnect hoses in just a few seconds without any tools. The connections are easy to assemble, offering slim and short-built sizes. In case […]
