If you haven’t done so already, make sure to register for our April 13 webinar on Proper Hose Selection, presented by Josh Cosford. Details below: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 2:00pm ET/ 11:00am PT Hydraulic hoses exist on nearly every hydraulic machine. It is critical to ensure hose assemblies are fabricated with care to […]
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Avoiding the dangers of hydraulic hose failure
Joyce Laird • Contributing Editor What are the dangers of hydraulic hose failure? The dangers associated with hydraulic systems, specifically, hydraulic hose assemblies can be devastating. Unfortunately, they can too often overlooked. Scotty Garst, general manager at Advanced Technology Services (ATS) said that this issue mostly arises due to a manufacturing company becoming complacent with […]
What causes hydraulic hose failure?
Joyce Laird • Contributing Editor What are the top issues that can cause hose failure? Advanced Technology Services (ATS) is a leader in factory maintenance and IT services, with strategically diversified services and a rapidly growing workforce spread across three countries. Today, ATS works with some of the largest brands in the world to make […]
Here’s How: 4 best behind-the-scenes videos on hose fabrication
Ever wondered how a hose assembly is constructed? Here’s your chance! Three companies give you a step-by-step, behind-the-scenes look at the different ways in which they assemble their hydraulic hose systems. Then discover how the hose itself is made with a special look at the process from start to finish. [Click on the numbers below […]
6 hydraulic hose fail videos you have to see
What is it about things blowing up—or getting crushed—or catching on fire—that fascinates us so? Even engineers aren’t immune to this sort of schadenfreude. But hydraulic hoses are a serious business, and it’s imperative that proper safety precautions are taken with them and around them. A burst hose can easily kill a person, and having […]
Know your system pressure
STAMPED Series — Part 5 Proper hose selection is critical in order to realize a safe hydraulic system. The first step in having a safe hydraulic system is selecting the proper components that meet the needs of each individual system. Compromises in hose selection may create situations of danger, as well as affect the performance […]
Living in a (hose) material world
STAMPED Series — Part 4 Proper hose selection is critical in order to realize a safe hydraulic system. The first step in having a safe hydraulic system is selecting the proper components that meet the needs of each individual system. Compromises in hose selection may create situations of danger, as well as affect the performance […]
Hose size for hydraulic systems
STAMPED Series — Part 1 Proper hose selection is critical to realize a safe hydraulic system. The first step in having a safe hydraulic system is selecting the proper components that meet the needs of each individual system. Compromises in hose selection may create situations of danger, as well as affect the performance and durability […]
What is an industrial hose assembly comprised of?
Joyce Laird • Contributing Writer Is there such a thing as a “basic” industrial hose assembly? Paul Berg, President Hosecraft USA says that it pays to differentiate the hose from a completed hose assembly. While selection of both are equally important, a “hose assembly” is less ambiguous than a “hose” because while there are many […]
Motion Industries’ Cefalu discusses the hose distribution business
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 […]