Because California still has tight restrictions on group meetings, NAHAD has moved its Annal Meeting & Convention slated for June 12-15 in San Diego to the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, in Arizona. The event will look similar to previous events in the past, with keynote and breakout presentations, ample networking opportunities, manufacturer and associate hospitality suites, […]
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Learn how to reduce leaks with Metric tube fittings
In our next installment of the Fluid Power Technology Conference Virtual Series, Stauff will return to the “stage” to offer tips on using tube end forming for leak-free hydraulic connections. Stauff’s Gregory Byrne will present, “Creating Leak Free Hydraulic Connections using Metric Tube Fittings and Tube Forming Technology,” on April 13 at 2 p.m. EST. […]
What should you consider when selecting a hydraulic hose reel?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor When should I use a hydraulic hose reel? You should use a hydraulic hose reel when your portable hydraulic tool or device operates at the end of a length of hose. Loose hose is unsafe, especially attached to what is likely a powerful actuator. The last thing any operator needs […]
EWESK adjustable elbows offer complete end-to-end tube-fitting solution
Power management company Eaton offers a new product family to the Walterscheid hydraulic tube fittings and connectors. The Walterscheid EWESK series of adjustable elbow fittings are high in quality and easy to assemble, and are ideal for mobile OEMs seeking an end-to-end tube-fitting solution. Like the entire Walterscheid range of tube fittings, the robust, precision-engineered […]
Hose sleeve simplifies installation and reduces hose failure
The design and construction of Manufacturing’s Diamondback hydraulic hose sleeves is the foundation of the new “Pro” series, a finishing process that offers high-volume hose production facilities the opportunity to reduce sleeve installation by 80%. Diamondback Pro allows a single assembler to easily install long lengths of sleeve in a fraction of the time it […]
When should you use thermoplastic hoses?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Thermoplastics are polymers with a unique capacity to become soft, pliable and moldable when heated while solidifying upon cooling. The moldability range lies between its glass transition temperature* and its melting point, so it’s essential to avoid overheating the material. Popular techniques such as injection molding and extrusion produce many […]
What is skiving, and when should you use it on your hose assemblies?
Skiving is removing the outer cover at the end of a hydraulic hose in the location of the crimp fitting. For some high-pressure applications, the hose’s inner tube ID may be skived to allow the hosetail to better fit. Using a specialized machine with externally rotating mandrels, the tooling cuts and then peels the outer […]
How do you identify fitting thread types?
There are several thread types available when selecting the correct fittings for your pneumatic equipment. Choosing the correct thread type will ensure optimum compatibility with your equipment and avoid malfunction. You will find yourself looking through an endless amount of fitting options, so how do you select the right one? This guide will help you […]
What measurements are required for hose assembly sizes?
With hydraulic hose assemblies, one should consider several measurements to ensure their correct size — ID (inner diameter), OD (outer diameter), and length. Inner diameter is the bore of the hose and the size of the orifice that the fluid has to travel through over a particular length. The OD of the hose could be […]
USCG-accepted high-temperature hose for medium and high-pressures
Kurt Hydraulics introduces two new lines of US Coast Guard (USCG) accepted high temperature hose. Kurt High Temp Hydraulic Hose (SAE R16 DIN EN 853) — Recommended for high pressure, high temperature hydraulic oil lines, this Kurt hose handles both high pressure, high temperature applications. It is SAEJ1942 USCG accepted hydraulic only. It features two […]
