By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Hydraulic hoses are critical components of any hydraulic system, and their lifespan is essential for its efficiency and longevity. Several factors impact hydraulic hose life, from environmental conditions to maintenance practices, and if you heed the impulse testing tips below, you can enjoy long life from your machine’s hydraulic hoses. […]
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White paper reveals strategies to prevent tubing kinking
Kinking of tubing, a widespread challenge with far-reaching implications across industries, has been addressed in a comprehensive new white paper by NewAge Industries. When tubing kinks, it not only disrupts fluid flow and product integrity but also poses safety risks that can have critical consequences. The white paper, titled ” Preventing Kinking in Tubing: Strategies […]
Coxreels offers custom products for any application
Coxreels is pleased to offer its customers thousands of standard products to choose from; however, in the event that a customer cannot locate the perfect reel for a specific application, Coxreels has the capability to custom-build any product to an exact specification. Coxreels custom-built products offer a complete solution to any hose, cord, and cable […]
Enhanced hose cover provides protection in harsh environments
Parker’s Critical Protection (CP) hose cover establishes a new standard for preventing hose failure. CP prevents damage to the hose cover by incorporating a patent pending technology that prevents breakage. Other less effective options are used today, but they limit hose flexibility, increase the labor needed to build and install the hose, make routing difficult, […]
Pop-lock hose catch prevents defective hoses from dangerous whipping
Whether in an excavator, tractor or production machine, if a hose detaches from its connection during operation, this can be dangerous for personnel, customers, and passers-by. The loose hose acts like a whip. Pop-Lock from UNIFLEX effectively and reliably prevents a defective hydraulic hose line from becoming an injury risk and the spread of the […]
IFPE 2023 wrap-up: New hoses from Danfoss exceed SAE 100R5 performance
Danfoss Power Solutions has launched its Aeroquip by Danfoss FC250H and Weatherhead by Danfoss H250H hoses. Designed to exceed SAE 100R5 performance levels, these two-braid hoses are lighter and more flexible than typical three-braid 100R5 hoses, enabling easier hose routing and reducing application weight. FC250H and H250H hoses are tested to 300,000 impulse cycles, surpassing SAE […]
Continental to show next generation hydraulic hose solutions at IFPE/CONEXPO
Continental’s group sector ContiTech is showcasing innovative digital solutions that provide a new approach to construction operations at CONEXPO-CON/AGG and the International Fluid Power Exposition. The co-located shows run March 14-18 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Continental will showcase a portfolio of products designed to make industry more efficient and reliable. “Continental is revolutionizing […]
What impacts hydraulic hose life?
Hydraulic hoses are critical components of any hydraulic system, and their lifespan is essential for the system’s efficiency and longevity. Several factors impact hydraulic hose life, from environmental conditions to maintenance practices. If you heed the tips below, you can enjoy long life from your hoses. One of the most critical factors impacting hydraulic hose […]
Pirtek ranked in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 and Franchise Business Review
Pirtek USA, a global on-site and retail hydraulic and industrial hose service provider, was recognized as #107 on the 44th Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 and was ranked by Franchise Business Review as one of the Top 200 Franchises. In 2022, Pirtek USA signed 13 new franchise agreements, 12 resale agreements, and opened 13 locations. In addition, […]
Hydraulic hoses are tougher, lighter, and more flexible
Ergonomics, safety, efficiency, and refined quality are key themes for hydraulic hose applications these days. Machine builders are looking for hoses that improve service life and fit their exact specifications. Therefore, manufacturers are designing more durable and flexible hose solutions for heavy-duty mobile machines and evolving electro-hydraulic systems. “A hose’s working pressure, flexibility, and lifetime […]
