Kuriyama of America, Inc. a subsidiary of the Kuriyama Holdings Corp., is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Kuriyama is a manufacturer and wholesale distributor of industrial rubber and plastic component parts, specializing in rubber and plastic hoses and hose fittings including hydraulic and pneumatic hose. Today, the Kuriyama of America Inc. group of companies includes […]
Why is my hydraulic hose leaking?
Chances are, your hydraulic hose is not leaking because it’s defective. Most hydraulic hose leaks are caused by using the wrong type of fitting or installing them incorrectly. Additionally, if an O-ring is missing or damaged or if over-under-torquing the connections has occurred, the seal may not be aligned correctly and even worse, the threads […]
Quick-test hoses, adapters developed for Navy available for industrial use
Ralston Instruments has just released the Ralston Quick-test USN line of hoses and adapters. Made in the USA from military-grade 316 stainless steel, the new USN adapters provide access to existing high-pressure ports with a click-in, click-out quick-connect without the threat of accidental disconnection. System pressure locks the quick-connect to eliminate disconnection while live pressure […]
High-pressure hose from Kurt Hydraulics handles tight bends in less space
Designed for rugged, high-pressure applications, Kurt Tuff hydraulic hose has a 6500-psi capacity and uses less installation space. Its unique design allows bending twice as tight as standard SAE hose with half the bend radius. Reinforced internally with two braided layers of high tensile steel wire, this hose retains flexibility with enhanced durability. With an […]
Thermoplastic hydraulic hose and couplings from Kurt
Kurt Hydraulics thermoplastic hose is designed for medium to high-pressure applications with robust, yet flexible design for use in constricted system configurations. The product line covers SAE 100R7, SAE 100R8, and SAE 100R18 thermoplastic hose with an operating temperature from –40° to 212°F. The urethane protective covering is abrasion, ozone, and weather resistant. Kurt’s SAE […]
Gates introduces line of premium multi-purpose hydraulic hoses
Gates Industrial Corp. has introduced what it calls the next generation of premium hydraulics with the new MXT family of hoses. This innovative patent-pending product line is a lighter weight and more flexible solution that meets or exceeds a wide range of industry standards, and addresses both replacement market and original equipment manufacturer needs. It […]
How does Eaton’s LifeSense Hose improve system performance?
By Mike P. Beining, Product Manager, Eaton In this three-part series, the author will discuss how hose tubing and routing can simplify maintenance and reduce hose failure. Read part 1 and part 2 here. The Mean Time to Failure (MTTF) of a component can vary widely based on the duty cycle, installation of the product, […]
Stainless steel braided hose
PTFE hose is useful for almost all problem applications, including hydraulic fluids, steam, solvents, fuels, and chemicals. It is vibration-absorbent, has an extra-long shelf life, and high temperature and pressure ranges. Features: construction is braided outer cover tube is a PTFE inner tube cover is stainless steel (type 304) temperature range from -65° to 450° […]
6 tips for safe and effective hose maintenance
Even with proper selection and installation, hose life may be significantly reduced without a continuing maintenance program. The severity of the application, risk potential from a possible hose failure, and experience with any hose failures in the application or in similar applications should determine the frequency of the inspection and the replacement for the products […]
New GoldenCrimp 420 is designed for harsh environments and high crimping force
Developed after many years’ experience in some of the worlds’ toughest mining workshops, the GoldenCrimp 420 from Manuli Hydraulics sets new standards for resilience and reliability while offering the performance and adaptability that is vital in modern hose assembly operations. Its robust design is ideal for transport and operation in harsh environments such as open-pit […]
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