Senior Editor Mary Gannon and Assistant Editor Michelle DiFrangia discuss Ryco’s JSeal JIC fitting in a video for Fluid Power World. The fittings features a convex female design that is compatible with any JIC fitting, which makes the fitting leak-free and eliminates sweating, weeping, stretching and cracking. Through redesigning the solid black nut, Ryco doubled […]
Hydraulic hose
Steel blades cut hydraulic hose
Cut-Off Blades, LLC provide machined tool steel cut-off blades, made for extra wearability and re-sharpening capabilities. The blades, available in .095 and .125, are available in standard, bevel-edge, bevel-notched edge or scalloped edged. They can be used on most machines, and can be sized for AeroQuip, Dayco Gates, Imperial, Eastman, Parker, Stratoflex, Toledo and Weatherhead […]
How does extreme cold affect hydraulic hose?
In the classic science-museum demonstration, a technician—wearing a white lab coat and safety goggles—dips a soft rubber ball into a container of liquid nitrogen and then flings the ball against a wall. Predictably, and to the delight of the audience, the now rock-hard ball shatters into a thousand pieces. The same outcome isn’t so funny […]
Can I use hose and fittings from different manufacturers in the same system?
The short answer is “no.” Here’s why: Mixing and matching components from different manufacturers is the traditional way of life for many industrial hose distributors and end-users, but this approach to making hose assemblies leaves fabricators and users open to greater liability than ever before. The “right” components for safe, long-lasting hydraulic assemblies are couplings, hoses, and crimping equipment […]
How do I prevent hose whip?
Hose whip occurs when a pressurized hose breaks free from its fitting or connection point and whips around violently. This can cause damage to nearby equipment or injury to operators. Using a hose whip restraint system prevents whipping of a pressurized hose in the event of a hose separation/failure. The systems usually have two parts: a hose collar and […]
Portable hydraulic crimper
ContiTech, a manufacturer and distributor of industrial products, recently introduced the portable PC125RCD Hydraulic Crimper for the North American market. The PC125RCD, with its open design, removable pusher and easy-to-use rubber cage dies, is designed for high volume, repetitive use. “This crimper is packaged for shop service,” said Randy Kish, manager of distributor marketing, industrial […]
Hydraulic hose assemblies and the IoT Q&A with Eaton Hydraulics
For the June handbook feature Smart Technology: It’s closer than you think, Fluid Power World asked several industry professionals for their opinions on how the Internet of Things (IoT) is affecting the industry and how their companies are incorporating this technology into their businesses. As a continuation of that article, here’s the full Q&A with […]
Oil-resistant hose with shorter bend radius
Kurt Hydraulics new E-Z Bend Hose has half the bend radius of standard hose for easier routing and more space savings. Providing both greater flexibility and strength, E-Z Bend hose is suited for compact applications requiring hydraulic hose with tight bend radius using minimal installation force. Ideal for high-pressure hydraulic oil lines in mobile hydraulic […]
ContiTech opens rubber compound center in China
With the start of its production facility for rubber compounds in Changshu, ContiTech has reached another milestone on the Chinese market. “Today, a project that has been in preparation for a long time reaches completion. With our new Compounding Center, we are now also bringing our special materials expertise directly to the heart of this […]
Automated high pressure testing system
The Systems Division of Wilson Company (Wilson Systems), specialists in the design of automated industrial systems combining intelligent electronics with the power of hydraulics, has launched IntelliTest, the first fully-automated non-destructive hydrostatic pressure tester, for testing and re-certification of critical iron parts for oil and gas fracking applications. Its distinguishing feature, when compared to competing […]