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 […]
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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 […]
Miniature quick disconnects provide leak-free operation
Ken Korane • Contributing Editor The QDM3 connector from Beswick Engineering, Greenland, N.H., is said to be the world’s smallest dry-break quick disconnect. The ultra-miniature QDM3 consists of mating internal and external ends that, when connected, have an overall length of 33 mm. Hex width across flats is only 6.4 mm. The quick disconnects are […]
Ultra-miniature threaded dry-break quick disconnect minimizes dead volume between internal and external ends
The ultra-miniature Beswick M3 threaded dry-break quick disconnect is precisely manufactured from corrosion resistant stainless steel and is rated to 500 psig when connected. Buna-N is the standard seal material. Viton and EPDM are optional and can handle many types of fluids. Other elastomers are available upon request. The dry-break, also referred to as “no-spill” (however […]
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 […]
Oil-resistant hose with shorter bend radius
Kurt Hydraulics new E-Z Bend Hose has half the bend radius of standard hose for easier routing and more space savings. Providing both greater flexibility and strength, E-Z Bend hose is suited for compact applications requiring hydraulic hose with tight bend radius using minimal installation force. Ideal for high-pressure hydraulic oil lines in mobile hydraulic […]
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 […]
Hydraulic tube kits
Most failures in tubing occur from abrasion or corrosion. Generally, it is only a small area of the tube that fails. These tube kits minimize downtime, making permanent repairs without removing the assembly. The D.O.T. tube kits have a variety of fittings and brass bushings to adapt for various port sizes. Although they are for […]
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 […]