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 […]
Hydraulic hose
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 […]
Hose protectors provide safe and economic protection of hydraulic and pneumatic hoses
Safeplast Safe-Spiral hose protectors provide safe and economic protection of hydraulic and pneumatic hoses by reducing the possibility of hose failure and machine down time. In some cases, this added protection extends the life of the equipment itself. Safeplast protective spirals are produced from high grade HDPE; the polyethylene is extruded into is final form […]
What is the highest pressure my hydraulic hose can handle?
In North America the guideline for hydraulic hose is the SAE J517 Standard. This standard defines pressure as well as construction, dimension and temperature for the most common hoses used in hydraulic systems. The guidelines assign a maximum working pressure for hose relative to its size measured in sixteenths of an inch. For safety purposes, […]
The $5 billion North American hydraulic fluid connectors market?
According to a report published by Transparency Market Research, (www.transparencymarketresearch.com) the value of the North American hydraulic fluid connectors market is expected to reach $4.74 billion by 2020. Valued at $2.84 billion in 2013, the market is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 7.6% between 2014 and 2020. The Transparency Market Research report sited […]
PIRTEK continues to expand with new hydraulic hose service location in San Antonio
Pirtek has recently opened its newest Hose Service Center in San Antonio. The addition of this new Center increases the number to five locations servicing the state of Texas with three locations in Dallas and one in Houston. Customers will have easy access to the new Hose Service Center where custom built high pressure hoses […]
High pressure, multi-layer hoses
CRP Industrial, a division of CRP Industries Inc. and a North American supplier of high-pressure thermoplastic and industrial hoses, synchronous belts, and high speed electric motors, offers a family of ReinFlex Thermoplastic Hose designs that provide outstanding performance and durability in a wide variety of industries, including one configuration that safely handles dynamic working pressures […]
Designing with hose safely and securely
As with any system design, safety is paramount when working with hydraulics. Hydraulic hose, in particular, needs to be correctly specified and installed to protect those who work with or near it. Hydraulic hose is the medium that conveys fluid throughout a hydraulic system. These conveyed fluids are usually at extremely high pressures, from 3000 […]