By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Like their fitting and adapter brethren, hydraulic hose assemblies are often an afterthought to the hydraulic designer. I’d rather be working on crafting a unique hydraulic circuit as well, but we shouldn’t forget the importance of a holistic approach to machine design. Your fluid power technicians are an essential piece […]
Hydraulic hose
How to stop hose expansion in its tracks
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor I’ll bet you didn’t even know hose expansion was a thing, did you? Sure, we know that hydraulic hose is made primarily from synthetic rubber, which is pliable and soft. Indeed, the whole point of using rubber is to add flexibility to the plumbing routing options, literally and figuratively. The […]
Aeroquip by Danfoss hydraulic hose offers flexibility, lower weight to tractors
Danfoss Power Solutions launched its Aeroquip by Danfoss GH888 Main Pump Hose at Agritechnica this week, a two-wire braided hydraulic hose designed for the main pump line on tractors. It can be used in place of four-wire spiral hose in this application, offering greater flexibility, reduced weight, increased heat resistance, and lower total cost of […]
Danfoss grows hose business with Italian fittings manufacturer acquisition
Danfoss Power Solutions announced Tuesday that it will acquire Hydro Holding Spa, a manufacturer of hose fittings headquartered in Castello d’Argile, Italy. Hydro Holding will become part of Danfoss Power Solutions’ Fluid Conveyance division, led by Domenico Traverso. The acquisition supports the division’s strategic focus to accelerate profitable growth in line with Danfoss’ LEAP 2030 […]
ContiTech opens new hydraulics plant in Mexico
Continental’s ContiTech group sector opened a new hydraulics production facility in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The plant supports ContiTech’s efforts to strengthen local supply chains, expand its manufacturing presence in the Americas, and advance its “in the region, for the region” strategy. The grand opening event was attended by officials from the state of Aguascalientes, led by […]
Preventing hazards with safe, reliable hose designs
Utility equipment requires special non-conductive components and safe hose designs to ensure bucket lifts stay elevated and spark-free. Contributed by Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Some sub-genres of hydraulics are pretty generic, with little in the way of unique requirements due to application, environment or purpose. Industrial hydraulics, by and large, fits into the generally generic […]
Four things to consider when buying a hydraulic hose
Contributed by Alex Ng, CES Application Engineering Manager • ContiTech USA Inc. Selecting the right hydraulic hose on a piece of industrial equipment is often an afterthought — if it gets any thought at all — even though a hose failure can be catastrophic. A ruptured hose can be life threatening, harmful to the environment, […]
Royal Brass hydraulic hose and adapters available from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added new Gates hydraulic hose assemblies from Royal Brass & Hose. These hose assemblies eliminate the need to cut and terminate hydraulic hoses on-site and are offered in the ProFlex or MXT series. The ProFlex series features a compact construction with a smaller outer diameter, allowing them to flex with less force. This […]
Synflex 3TMH thermoplastic hydraulic hose for material handling
Danfoss Power Solutions today announced the launch of its Synflex by Danfoss 3TMH thermoplastic hydraulic hose. The hose is designed to bring superior performance to material handling machinery such as telehandlers, boom lifts, scissor lifts, and more. Synflex 3TMH hose offers excellent durability and reliability. The hose is 10 times more abrasion resistant than comparable […]
How should you store hydraulic hose?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Proper storage of your training and test stand hydraulic hose is crucial to maintaining its performance and longevity. Neglecting best practices can lead to premature hose failure, inconvenient leaks, and even safety risks. This article outlines the key considerations and recommendations for storing hydraulic hoses effectively. Because hydraulic hoses are […]
