The current trend in hydraulics is toward higher flow rates, increased working pressures and greater performance. With the introduction of the DYNAMAX EC850 hose and complementary fittings, power management company Eaton provides a solution for mobile hydrostatic drive, direct-drive steering and other hydraulic system applications requiring very high pressures. The hose and fitting series is […]
Fittings
What is NPT?
NPT stands for National Pipe Tapered threads, also known as ANSI/ASME B1.20.1 pipe threads. It is a U.S. standard for measuring tapered threads on threaded pipes and fittings. Threaded pipes can give an effective seal for pipes using hydraulic fluids. Sometimes referred to as MPT (male pipe threads), NPT threads are not interchangeable with NPS […]
Stainless-steel quick connect fittings
Constructed of high grade 316 stainless steel, these durable fittings provide a simple push-pull method of connecting pneumatic components to each other and system piping. Quick-connect fittings allow full flow through the hose/tubing I.D. with no smaller orifice required as in barb fittings. They are designed for use with both flexible hose and stiff tubing […]
Choosing between crimping and swaging
Fluid Power World Contributing Writer Joyce Laird talked with Danny Parks, Product Specialist for Dixon Valve & Coupling Company, about the differences between swaging and crimping. Here’s the 411: Swaging versus Crimping: What is the difference? Danny Parks explained that an external swage consists of a ferrule passed through a reducing die, usually split, to […]
What is a swaging machine?
Fluid Power World Contributing Writer Joyce Laird talked with Sr. Traning Specialist for Eaton Corporation Robert J. Koehler about swaging and swaging machines. Here’s what he had to say. Robert J. Koehler, Sr. Training Specialist at Eaton Corporation explains “In creating hose assemblies, a swaging machine is used to change the diameter of a metal […]
Ryco’s JSeal gives users double the strength
Senior Editor Mary Gannon and Assistant Editor Michelle DiFrangia discuss Ryco’s JSeal JIC fitting in a video for Fluid Power World. The fittings features a convex female design that is compatible with any JIC fitting, which makes the fitting leak-free and eliminates sweating, weeping, stretching and cracking. Through redesigning the solid black nut, Ryco doubled […]
Instrumentation tube fittings now ASTM F1387 certified
Brennan’s entire instrumentation tube fittings line is now ASTM F1387 certified. The fittings have passed rigorous testing including pneumatic proof, hydrostatic proof, impulse, flex fatigue, tensile, burst, repeated assembly, thermal cycling, elevated temperature soak and vibration testing. This means that Brennan instrumentation fittings are proven to perform under the toughest conditions without leaks or failures. Ask […]
Ultra-miniature threaded dry-break quick disconnect minimizes dead volume between internal and external ends
The ultra-miniature Beswick M3 threaded dry-break quick disconnect is precisely manufactured from corrosion resistant stainless steel and is rated to 500 psig when connected. Buna-N is the standard seal material. Viton and EPDM are optional and can handle many types of fluids. Other elastomers are available upon request. The dry-break, also referred to as “no-spill” (however […]
Can I use hose and fittings from different manufacturers in the same system?
The short answer is “no.” Here’s why: Mixing and matching components from different manufacturers is the traditional way of life for many industrial hose distributors and end-users, but this approach to making hose assemblies leaves fabricators and users open to greater liability than ever before. The “right” components for safe, long-lasting hydraulic assemblies are couplings, hoses, and crimping equipment […]
New plating keeps fittings rust-free for up to 1,000 hours
Parker Hannifin has now enhanced their tube fittings and adapters with ToughShield (TS1000) plating, which keeps fitting rust free up to 1,000 hours, according to ASTM B117 neutral salt spray tests. The superior coating is the result of years of investment in metallurgical and surface analysis capabilities. “Our latest advance in high corrosion resistance plating […]