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. […]
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BetaSwage launches new product range for hydraulic hose fittings
Australian swage press manufacturer, BetaSwage, is launching the first of its 2015/16 product range with improved crimping capabilities for hydraulic hose fittings. The range of products includes the nominal 2 in. BS350/400C and the nominal 14 in. BS1400/400C. BetaSwage Managing Director, Fred Van Essen, said the new range of products was designed to improve efficiency […]
What are hydraulic fittings used for?
Hydraulic fittings connect conductors such as hoses, pipes and tubes in a hydraulic system. Most fittings have a male and female component that join to form a connection. These connections help contain and direct the flow of hydraulic fluid in the conductor while preventing leaks and maintaining pressure. Different fittings allow designers to change flow […]
Hydraulic filter fittings protect sensitive components in high-pressure systems
The Anti Blocker inline filter from Fluid Line Products, Willoughby, Ohio, is designed to protect sensitive and expensive control mechanisms in high-pressure hydraulic operating systems, such as cylinders, motors, valves, etc. It features a steel mesh filter element available in standard 50 and 120 µm ratings. The filter element can be cleaned or replaced during […]
New Global 56 Series Fittings Reduce Complexity
Parker Hannifin Corporation, global in motion and control technologies, is introducing a new global crimp fitting series for thermoplastic hose. The new global 56 Series fittings will consolidate most sizes of the Parker 55 and 58 series into one, meaning complexity reduction for customers, fewer parts to stock and simplified crimping. In addition, these new […]
Parker’s New EO-3® Fitting System Uses Pioneering Form and Technology
The new EO-3® tube fitting system from Parker Hannifin Corporation, global in motion and control technologies, utilizes new thread technology and a unique marking system to decrease installation time and cut down on tube system leaks due to improper installation. In contrast to Parker EO and EO-2 DIN standard fittings, the EO-3 system is based […]
Subsea High Pressure Hoses Offer Enhanced Safety
Power management company Eaton today announced the Synflex® 3395-32 and 3394-32 Thermoplastic Hoses, designed specifically to help increase uptime, safety and reliability for subsea oil and gas applications. The new high pressure hoses are a market exclusive for 2-inch hoses reinforced with Kevlar® to withstand the demanding oil and gas industry in a lightweight package. […]
Hydraulic fitting nightmares
By Josh Cosford I woke suddenly in a cold sweat last night; I was dreaming about plumbing a transducer with a -04 SAE male thread into a teed assembly of 36-mm metric fittings attached to the pressure port of a directional valve … a nightmare in the best of situations. I’m not sure why the […]
Acquisition of Omega One by AMFM
AMFM Incorporated, 38373 Pelton Road Willoughby Ohio, announces the purchase of Omega One Incorporated. This acquisition expands the AMFM fitting line to include; stainless steel pipe fittings, adapters, 37 degree flared tube, flareless fittings, hose fittings, NPSM pipe swivels, and Pushlok fittings. The company combines 26 years in the metal hose industry as the pioneer […]
PYPLOK Connector System Reduces Assembly Times and Installation Costs
PYPLOK connectors are attached cold, in seconds, by swaging the connector on the pipe or tube with a hydraulic hand held tool. All the labour and associated costs of a conventional welded connection are eliminated. No special skilled labour required vs. qualified welder. Actual swaging time is measured in “seconds” vs. “hours” for a welded […]
