Most hydraulics engineers are well aware that proper hose routing often means accommodating machine motion without overly stressing the hose, or letting it rub and abrade against other hoses or machine components. Otherwise, hose can prematurely fail, resulting in leaks, machine damage, downtime, costly environmental contamination and, potentially, a hazard to nearby personnel. Swivel-type fittings […]
Push-lok hose installation tool installs straight and angled fittings
Koul Tools has received Patent US 9,878,429 for its new and improved EZ-ON Hose Press—the 409B. Lighter and more efficient, this new model features thrust and ball bearings for smoother operation, a new drive screw and larger nut for improved performance, and a traveling carriage with sealed bearings that rolls on a track for better […]
New video shows the new face of Midland Industries’ distribution platform
Earlier this year, Midland Industries, in conjunction with Wynnchurch Capital, announced the rebranding of its industrial distribution platform. Now, the company released a video entitled, ‘Show the World’ which expands on the purpose and opportunities presented by the new brand. The platform is comprised of Anderson Metals, Midland Metal Mfg., Buchanan Rubber, and Mid-America Fittings. […]
Hose assembly technologies at Fluid Power Technology Conference
Understanding fluid conveyance technologies is critical to safe hydraulic and pneumatic system design. This year’s Fluid Power Technology Conference, to be held at MSOE May 14-15, will highlight the importance of multi-connect and adapter, hose and tubing technologies, with presentations by CEJN and Tompkins. First up on Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. will be CEJN’s […]
Scott Bardreau joins the Midland Metal Mfg. management team
Midland Metal Mfg. announced Scott Bardreau has joined the company as Chief Sales Officer for its growing platform of companies which includes Anderson Metals Corp. and Buchanan Rubber Ltd. Bardreau possesses extensive industry experience across plumbing and heating, industrial, waterworks and irrigation verticals. Bardreau spent the last 12 years with Matco-Norca in the role of […]
Will tapered thread fittings work in my hydraulic system?
Tapered threads seal through deformation of the male and female thread. This non-positive sealing always provides the potential for leakage, so tapered threads are not recommended in high-pressure hydraulic systems. They tend to exist on older systems and farm equipment but new systems should always be designed with parallel thread fittings, especially those with soft […]
Can I reuse my old hydraulic hose and just reattach new fittings?
This question arises often. Sometimes maintenance personnel tries to save money and “fix” a problem fitting by keeping the same hydraulic hose and switching out the fitting. This situation is never recommended, not by system designers, nor hose manufacturers, nor by fittings companies. It’s a recipe for trouble, and likely for a workplace injury. If […]
How do you determine pressure drop through fittings?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor In a recent fluid power webinar, while presenting on Selecting & Sizing the Proper Fitting, I was asked a question by an attendee I had no good answer to. Near the latter portion of the webinar, I had been discussing pressure drop through fittings. Ensuring you provide a healthy, unimpeded […]
What are the best practices for hydraulic hose safety?
Hose manufacturer Vitillo suggests these steps for safely working with hydraulic hose: Hose assembly fabrication People fabricating hose assemblies should be trained in the proper use of equipment and materials. Properly assembled fittings are vital to the integrity of a hose assembly. Improperly assembled fittings can separate from the hose and may cause serious injury or property damage from whipping […]
How should you properly crimp a hose?
Hose manufacturer Vitillo suggests these steps for proper hose crimping: 1. Select the hose, ferrules and inserts. 2. Cut the hose squarely, using a rotary steel blade to the required length. 3. If skiving is required, remove all rubber cover to the “skiving length” specified in the table, avoiding damage to the steel wires reinforcement. 4. Place the […]
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