Tony Cefalu was recently named SVP of Hose & Rubber, Shops and Service Centers for Birmingham, Ala.-based Motion Industries. In this new position, Cefalu will continue to lead Motion’s efforts for hose, rubber, and gaskets, and now has the added responsibility for Shops and Service Centers—including Automation, Fluid Power, Pumps and Repair. We spoke with […]
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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 […]
How does extreme cold affect hydraulic hose?
In the classic science-museum demonstration, a technician—wearing a white lab coat and safety goggles—dips a soft rubber ball into a container of liquid nitrogen and then flings the ball against a wall. Predictably, and to the delight of the audience, the now rock-hard ball shatters into a thousand pieces. The same outcome isn’t so funny […]
What does STAMPED stand for?
STAMPED defines the seven major areas of information required to provide a quality hose assembly for the customer. The acronym stands for size, temperature, application, materials/media, pressure, end and delivery. Size, I.D., length and O.D. constraints The overall length should be specified to include fittings, and tolerances need to be specified if special requirements exist. To determine the replacement […]
What is the difference between NPT and NPTF?
NPT stands for National Pipe Taper. For NPT, pipe should be thread per ANSI B1.20.1. For the National Pipe Tapered for Fuels, or NPTF, the pipe should be thread as per ANSI B1.20.3. Differences in NPT and NPTF threads lie in the major and minor diameters, as well as the root and crest of the threads. NPTF thread […]
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 […]
How do I prevent hose whip?
Hose whip occurs when a pressurized hose breaks free from its fitting or connection point and whips around violently. This can cause damage to nearby equipment or injury to operators. Using a hose whip restraint system prevents whipping of a pressurized hose in the event of a hose separation/failure. The systems usually have two parts: a hose collar and […]
Hydraulic hose assemblies and the IoT Q&A with Eaton Hydraulics
For the June handbook feature Smart Technology: It’s closer than you think, Fluid Power World asked several industry professionals for their opinions on how the Internet of Things (IoT) is affecting the industry and how their companies are incorporating this technology into their businesses. As a continuation of that article, here’s the full Q&A with […]
Registration open for NAHAD annual conference
Registration is now open for the 2015 NAHAD Convention, slated for April 23 to 27 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. This members-only event serves hose distributors, manufacturers and suppliers and includes the Showcase of Hose Solutions exhibition with displaying the very latest hose, fittings, equipment and services for all attending registered distributors. The George […]