Camozzi Pneumatics offers a nickel-plated brass male swivel elbow with its Pro-Fit thread design, which allows assembly into female thread NPT (National Pipe Thread) as well as BSP (British Standard Pipe) forms. The Pro-Fit thread design also eliminates exposed threads and fits into tight spaces, making it suitable for food processing and hygienic applications. The […]
Fittings
Seal tube fitting for extreme temperatures
The Tube Fittings Division (TFD) of Parker Hannifin recently introduced Seal-Lok Xtreme. This O-ring face seal tube fitting is equipped with a metal sealing ring that makes it suitable for applications where typical elastomeric sealing is not a possibility due to extreme temperature. Seal-Lok Xtreme has been extensively tested for thermal cycle and shock, and […]
Spreaders rely on hydraulic connections for ease of spreader use
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. […]
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 […]
Parker Hannifin’s Rapid Custom Manufacturing provides greater range of fitting solutions
The Tube Fittings Division (TFD) of Parker Hannifin Corporation, the global leader in motion and control technologies, can now manufacture custom fittings and adapters in as little as 24, 48 or 72 hours using its growing Rapid Service Unit (RSU). The RSU quickly manufactures non-standard, low- and high-volume tube fittings and adapters for hydraulic and […]
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 […]
Eaton introduces new corrosion-resistant plating for hydraulic fittings
While at the Eaton Distributor Meeting this past September, I got a sneak-peek at one of Eaton’s newest fluid conveyance technologies, new corrosion-resistant plating that significantly outperforms its competitors. One of these technologies was just officially launched. Called Dura-Kote, this plating technology allows Eaton’s carbon steel fluid conveyance products to be rated for up to […]
Parker develops service for custom hose asssemblies and fittings
Parker Hannifin, Cleveland, introduced its Rapid Service Unit as a part of the existing Custom Manufacturing Operation. Created to serve the immediate needs of customers, the Rapid Service Unit can turn certain orders for critical fittings, hose-tube combinations and other custom pieces in the same day they are received. The Unit is based in Parker’s Manitowoc, […]
Couplings specifically for liquid cooling applications
CPC (Colder Products Company), a provider of quick disconnect couplings and fittings for plastic tubing, announces the expansion of its LQ product offering to include LQ4 Series Couplings. Designed specifically for liquid cooling applications, LQ4 Series couplings utilize patent-pending valve technology. These specialized couplings deliver reliability, security and ease-of-use to cooling applications where a drip-free […]