Eaton Corp. highlighted some new and concept hydraulic hose crimper designs at its annual Eaton Distributor Meeting earlier this month, with three state-of-the-art crimping machines. Coming from a collaborative effort between Eaton and Uniflex, the new machines can improve set-up and operation time so much that you can crimp up to an hours-worth of hoses […]
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HoseFinder 3.5 Mobile App now includes industrial hose and Parflex Division products
Parker Hannifin, global in motion and control technologies, has increased the products available within its HoseFinder mobile app, making the mobile app more versatile for selecting and locating critical hoses. Adding to the some 5,000 products from within the Hose Products Division (HPD) that were originally included in the initial 2010 launch, HoseFinder 3.5’s searchable […]
Cush-A-Nator cushioned clamping device protects against vibration fatigue
The Cush-A-Nator cushion is manufactured in the United States and made from a durable thermoplastic rubber that resists high heat and provides longer life against vibration fatigue. The Cush-A-Nator is made from a proprietary thermoplastic vulcanized material cross-linked with high performance rubber and thermoplastic elastomers. Features: A: Thumb Drive The Cush-A-Nator has the exclusive “Thumb […]
Fluorescent dyes pinpoint leaks in all oil-based fluid systems
Spectronics Corporation introduced a full line of Spectroline fluorescent leak detection dyes specially formulated for oil-based industrial fluid systems. The dyes are available in a choice of seven distinct colors to help differentiate between leaking fluid systems, especially those leaks where portions of the hoses are hidden from view. OIL-GLO 22, OIL-GLO 30, OIL-GLO 33, […]
Hannay Reels 1100 Series Hose Reels enhance portability
The 1100 series of portable hose reels from Hannay Reels features a continuous reel with swivel joint inlet, fluid hub and outlet riser. It can handle hose sizes from 3/8 in. through 5/8 in. I.D. hose, pressures up to 3000 psi (207 bar) and temperatures ranging from +20° F to +400° F (-7° C to […]
Uniflex Hose Skiving Machine skives inside and out
The 3-phase USM 100 1.8 kW production machine can perform skiving on the outside and the inside in one operation. The machine can handle internal skiving from 3/4 in. to 2 in. and external skiving from 1/4 in. to 2 in. It operates at 392 rpm generating a noise level of 60 dBA. Uniflex of […]
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 […]
GC96 Crimper from Gates handles up to 6-in. industrial hose
The GC96 crimper from Gates allows distributors to make reliable, professional-grade assemblies, providing more value to the end user. The large crimper head allows industrial hose assemblies to be made with a variety of terminations using crimpable ferrules and sleeves. The GC96 crimper has additional versatility since in conjunction with optional spacer dies and GC32-XD […]
Fittings Unlimited hose protectors prevent fire
Hose protectors from Fittings Unlimited are made of a flexible PVC that conforms to the hose and offers point-of-contact protection. The protectors are available in 5 sizes and 3 colors, are easy to assemble or remove and have molded grooves to prevent cables from slipping. They are suitable for numerous applications in industries including: Manufacturing, […]
LifeGuard Sleeving System allows for fast failure detection
The LifeGuard Line-of-Sight Sleeving System contains bursts up to 10,000 psi and pinhole leaks up to 5,000 psi at 250°F for up to five minutes. After redirecting the explosive force down the length of the hose, the LifeGuard sleeve disperses the energy and fluids at the hose ends via carefully designed “channel” clamps. The leaked […]
