NAHAD, The Association for Hose and Accessories Distribution, has announced the continuation of the current Board members’ term for an additional year. The decision was voted upon at the first-ever Virtual Meeting of Members, held May 13, in lieu of NAHAD’s traditional in-person meeting. For the first time in its history, NAHAD was forced to cancel […]
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Mobile hydraulic tube bending for diameters from 6 to 42 mm
For the past 30 years, engineering company transfluid from Schmallenberg has been producing its mobile universal tube bending machine, which is designed particularly for hydraulics tubing, and can process tubes with diameters from 6 to 42 mm. “What is special about our mobile bender is that it offers all the functions you need for hydraulics […]
11 tips to increase compressed air hose and workplace safety
Working with compressed air requires a safety mindset. Being aware of the hazards and having the right equipment is essential for a safe workplace, and it should be safe and reliable without having an impact on performance and efficiency. In the U.S, more than 25% of all workplace-related injuries, involving days away from work, come […]
Tool ensures easy maintenance for hose and fitting changeovers
Assembling Push-Lok style hose and fittings can be a tedious, time-consuming and sometimes even unsafe task. And if the hose and fitting assemblies are not assembled correctly, their use could lead to potential dangerous applications down the road. A new tool, the Barb-Tech II, easily assembles Push-Lok style hose and fittings from 1/4 to 3/4 […]
Compact hydraulic hose crimper with huge opening travel of 130 mm
UNIFLEX is known as a reliable supplier of unique, greaseless crimpers for hydraulic and industrial hoses, with one of its models being the HM 400 which, due to its huge opening travel of 130 mm, enables insertion and crimping of hoses with a 6 in. ANSI 150 flange. It also features an innovative, narrow and […]
IFPE Download: Heat-shrink hose assembly sealing system prevents contamination
At IFPE 2020 this week, Ultra Clean Technologies is highlighting its Clean Seal System to protect cleaned hoses, tubes and pipes. The Clean Seal System heat-shrinks a Clean Seal Capsule tightly around assemblies and utilizes just 11 sizes for most needs. This eliminates possible re-contamination that is problematic with traditional capping and plugging methods. Re-contamination […]
How can you use weldless, threadless plumbing in fluid power systems?
When you think hydraulic plumbing, what comes to mind is usually either hoses or tubes. Hoses are easy to make and provide a forgivable installation option. Tubing takes more forethought but is relatively straightforward if you have the proper bending and flaring equipment. What’s less popular but no less effective, especially for large diameter conduits, […]
Monaghan Tooling’s mechanical joining tools create secure, leak-proof joints
Monaghan Tooling Group introduces their Mechanical Joining Tools which join tubing to flanges and fittings, creating secure, leak-proof joints that withstand up to 20,000 lb of hydrostatic pressure. Superior to welded, brazed or crimped joints, mechanically joined parts will not leak, pull apart, or loosen due to pressure, vibration, or temperature changes. This proven method […]
Tubular sleeve protects operators from hydraulic hose bursts and pin holes
The new Diamondback tubular sleeve from Suburban Manufacturing is part of the company’s Python line of protective sleeves and covers. It protects operators from hose burst and pin holes. The sleeve material is pin hole protection tested to 4,000 psi and burst tested to 12,000 psi. It meets operator “Line of Sight” specification EN982 norm […]
Color Connect avoids hose-routing mistakes
Machine builders and maintenance technicians must ensure that hoses are properly secured to the correct connection. Unfortunately, when dealing with multiple hoses on a complicated machine, personnel can waste a lot of time just identifying the proper routing and mating ends. Worse, there can be equipment damage due to incorrect connections or, in the case […]