Before you select a hydraulic fitting, you must first determine if its threads will match the hose you have selected. Measuring and identifying the fittings is easily done but you must have the correct tools. These tools include ID/OD calipers and thread pitch gauges. Using the thread pitch gauge, as seen in Figure 1, simply […]
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Kurt Hydraulics to exhibit hose and coupling solutions at IFPE 2017
Kurt Hydraulics will exhibit a full line of American made couplings available in hundreds of end style and configurations to meet today’s fluid power equipment demands and meeting or exceeding SAE DIN requirements. Included in the Kurt full line is a range of braided hose, spiral hose, Teflon hose, Thermoplastic hose and Hose guard products. […]
A conversation with Coxreels on the hose reel market
I spoke with John Affatati, Director of National Accounts, Coxreels, at the International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans last week, and we covered the need for hose reel—a product that is used for every aspect of maintenance or shop repair, onboard, work welding, fueling—really, any place where there’s hose, cable or cord. Because of saltwater […]
2017 registration for University of Industrial Distribution now open
The University of Innovative Distribution is a concentrated educational program focused on the unique needs of the wholesale distribution industry. 2017 marks the 24th year that UID has been serving the supply chain. Known worldwide for excellence in education, UID is sponsored by the leading distribution professional associations, in cooperation with the Department of Technology […]
What is the minimum bend radius for hydraulic hose?
The minimum bend radius of hydraulic hose represents the smallest diameter that a looped hose can achieve. A hydraulic hose is constructed of three layers, each of which adds to the stiffness of the hose; the tube, the reinforcement(s) and the cover. Depending on the nature of these layers, the bend radius changes. Although tubes […]
How does extreme heat affect hydraulic hose?
In a previous posting, the editors at Fluid Power World discussed how ultra-low temperatures can play havoc with the performance of typical rubber hose. Hydraulic hose used at high temperatures faces performance issues too, but for different reasons. That’s because thermal exposure can cause aging of elastomers and plastics. (Other causes of aging include exposure […]
