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 […]
Hydraulic
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 […]