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 […]
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The benefits of custom quick disconnects
Non-standard QDs often lead to better system design and, surprisingly, lower overall costs. Contributed by Joe Engel and Nick Goenner, Specialty Manufacturing Co. Most quick-disconnect coupling manufacturers focus on offering standard products in dozens, if not hundreds of different sizes and types. Many times, off-the-shelf QDs work fine for a given task. They meet the […]
Hose connections reinvented
The Quick-Connect system is an easy-to-install and cost-effective alternative to conventional hose connection fittings, according to officials at ARGO-HYTOS, Kraichtal, Germany. Tubes and hoses equipped with these connections can simply be plugged into the appropriate adapters by the user and fixed with enclosed locking clips. This assembly sequence is significantly faster than the steps required […]
Low-pressure multi-coupling plate helps industrial plants improve productivity
Stucchi Inc. offers the GRE series of multi-coupling plates with technology designed to allow operators to simultaneously connect and disconnect up to 18 low-pressure fluid or air circuits. This technology helps industrial plants improve productivity by reducing downtime and helps achieve organizational objectives such as SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Dies) and other improvements related […]
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 […]
Quick-release coded coupling to be highlight at Eisele’s IMTS booth
Eisele Connectors, a subsidiary of Eisele Pneumatics GmbH & Co. KG, will exhibit at IMTS 2018 — International Manufacturing Technology Show, September 10-15, will highlight its connectors for all industry sectors: standard components, stainless steel push-in fittings and flexible modular multi-media connectors. The newest innovation to be highlighted will be the company’s new coded quick-release couplings. They are […]
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, […]
Thermoplastic hydraulic hose and couplings from Kurt
Kurt Hydraulics thermoplastic hose is designed for medium to high-pressure applications with robust, yet flexible design for use in constricted system configurations. The product line covers SAE 100R7, SAE 100R8, and SAE 100R18 thermoplastic hose with an operating temperature from –40° to 212°F. The urethane protective covering is abrasion, ozone, and weather resistant. Kurt’s SAE […]
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 […]
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 […]
