Gates Corp. has introduced a new multi-purpose hose line that serves the needs of three distinct markets: fuel transfer, hydraulic return and suction lines, and 20R5 coolant applications. The Multi Master SD MegaFlex line is the first-of-its-kind to simultaneously meet SAE 100R4, SAE J30R5, and SAE J20R5 requirements. It has a 1:1 bend radius, an […]
Hydraulic hose
How do you clean hydraulic hose assemblies?
Anyone who works in the hydraulic industry knows the importance of reducing contamination. Particles, dirt, debris and even water that enter a system can quickly wreak havoc, causing system failure and even possibly destroying a component or machine. This is why it is essential to keep these contaminants out. To ensure hydraulic fluid remains contaminant […]
How do I crimp my hydraulic hose the right way?
Crimped-on fittings are permanent. This requires a bit of machinery. You may have seen reusable hose ends, where one end will go on the hose itself. The other end simply gets inserted into the hose. The special machinery required if you are doing a permanent crimped hose, can be a a hand pump style crimping […]
Parker’s ToughJacket hose is designed for construction industry, tough applications
With a 4,000 psi constant working pressure, the Parflex 594TJ (ToughJacket) hose is a cost effective hydraulic hose solution for the construction industry, especiallyfor those working with telescoping boom applications requiring a durable and light weight bonded assembly solution. The 594TJ hose can be provided in bonded twin-line and multi-line (up to ten hoses or 10-in. wide) […]
Pirtek expands in Western United States
In the past week, Pirtek has announced two new locations in the Western United States, with its 7th service and supply center in Orange, Calif. and its first location in Salt Lake City. Pirtek provides onsite hydraulic and industrial hose replacement sales and services to a number of different industries. Kelly Curran, the owner of Pirtek […]
What happens if you don’t measure your crimp fitting?
If you don’t measure your crimp fitting—after you crimp a hose and you don’t measure it—you could get lucky; if you set up your machine properly and it’s calibrated, it probably will be very close to that every single time. In many cases, the tolerance is plus or minus eight thousandths of an inch. You […]
Gates acquires hose, coupling manufacturer Techflow Flexibles
Affiliates of the Gates Corporation have announced the acquisition of UK-based GTF Engineering and Services, the owner of the assets of Techflow Flexibles. Techflow Flexibles is a fully integrated engineering, manufacturing, and commercial operation that specializes in supplying flexible hoses and couplings to the oil and gas exploration and production industry. Its product lines […]
Parker launches blowout preventer hydraulic hoses
A line of blowout preventer hydraulic hoses was unveiled by Parker Hannifin at OTC last month. Designed for use topside, offshore and inland for oil and gas, these BOP hoses meet the API16D flame test and Lloyd’s Register 1499 test, said Michael Clark, business development manager for Parker Hannifin’s Fluid Connectors Group. They are available […]
Do you have to clean your hose assemblies?
After you create a hose assembly, you need to clean the hose. If you are a large company that has a lot of hydraulic machinery and a lot of highly trained hydraulic individuals, you know how important it is to have clean hydraulic oil. One of the sources of hydraulic contamination is from ingression. Ingression […]
Parker’s TOUGHJacket hoses offer more abrasion resistance
Parker Hannifin has expanded the Parflex hydraulic hose line with the introduction of a family of TOUGHJacket hydraulic hoses, designed to withstand the strains of large-scale, heavy-duty applications. The new hoses, featuring special Parker-formulated polyurethane jackets to meet industry requirements for mega/super tough abrasion resistance, exceed the abrasion resistance and durability of super enhanced rubbers […]