I recently had the opportunity to speak with Jerry Pawluk, President of Safeplast NA, a manufacturer of hose guards and sleeves. The oil and gas sector is a big one for the company, and Pawluk said the company has seen a big uptake in the sector over the past few months. In fact, the company […]
Catching up with Continental ContiTech
Fairlawn, Ohio-based Continental ContiTech is a manufacturer of industrial and hydraulic hoses. At the IFPE show in Las Vegas this month, I had the chance to catch up with Randy Kish, the company’s Manager, Distributor Marketing for Industrial Hose & Hydraulics. Kish noted that while “everybody in hydraulics follows SAE standards” for hose—meaning that the […]
Parker’s SplashShield hose sleeve protects environment, shields equipment
Parker Hannifin has introduced SplashShield hose sleeve, a new abrasion-resistant, protective sleeve that serves as a splash container to deflect hot oil or other fluids conveyed by the hose away from sensitive controls and reduce the need for hazardous material cleanup. Not only does it protect the hose from fluids spraying on the hose, but it also […]
Ryco hose protection devices ensure hydraulic hose safety
A resounding theme at IFPE 2017 this week has been talk about safety. With high-pressure hydraulics, one must always think about the dangers presented, particularly with hose, when fluids can escape and cause leaks and even cause a hose to burst, creating dangerous hose whip. That’s why one of the most prominent displays at Ryco […]
How do you protect hydraulic hose?
Hydraulic hose assemblies rarely operate in controlled, protected environments. Rather, rough and demanding conditions are the norm. Thus, hose is often exposed to flying debris in mobile equipment and the likes of weld spatter and hot metal chips—or even the errant lift truck—in industrial settings. Add to that, hoses subjected to continuous movement and machine […]
Suburban Manufacturing releases new sleeve
Suburban Manufacturing, Inc. (SMI), providers of reusable protective sleeving, has officially released a complete line of Radiant Shield sleeving. The sleeve was engineered for use in applications where maintaining proper fluid temperature is important, and is available in three different variations to provide optimal abrasion protection and heat containment required for the specific application. Adding […]
Hose protection ensures safe hydraulic designs
During the course of everyday operations, hydraulic hose assemblies are exposed to moisture, dirt, corrosion, high temperatures and physical impact. Continuous movement and rubbing against other hoses or equipment—often caused by machine vibrations—can erode hose covers, while non-compatible fluids can eat away at them as well. And once this outer layer of protection is […]
Safeplast Safe-Spiral Hose Protectors improve safety
Safe-Spirals protect hydraulic and pneumatic hoses from deterioration, shocks and abrasion. They improve the visibility of hoses, thus preventing dangerous situations. These protective spirals are easy to install either before or after hose installation. Safe-Spirals are manufactured by direct compression (extrusion) of the raw material HDPE. Due to the manufacturing method the product has a […]
PolySleeve Hose Wrap Improves Appearence and Safety
PolySleeve hose wrap protects hoses from chaffing, rubbing, crushing, ultraviolet rays and other hazards that cause hose failures. It can be an easy and economical way to protect equipment, reduce downtime, improve sighting and improve overall appearance. PolySleeve can be installed easily – even after the hose assembly or assemblies are in place. The edges […]
