By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Thermoplastics are polymers with a unique capacity to become soft, pliable and moldable when heated while solidifying upon cooling. The moldability range lies between its glass transition temperature* and its melting point, so it’s essential to avoid overheating the material. Popular techniques such as injection molding and extrusion produce many […]
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Thermoplastic hydraulic hose and fittings designed to work together
Late last year, Eaton launched the Synflex Optimum family of thermoplastic hydraulic hoses and fittings, designed to work together to improve hydraulic system performance, simplify assembly and optimize inventory. This was one of the key lines Eaton would have been exhibiting at IFPE 2020 earlier this month, but they pulled out due to concerns over […]
Thermoplastic hydraulic hose and couplings from Kurt
Kurt Hydraulics thermoplastic hose is designed for medium to high-pressure applications with robust, yet flexible design for use in constricted system configurations. The product line covers SAE 100R7, SAE 100R8, and SAE 100R18 thermoplastic hose with an operating temperature from –40° to 212°F. The urethane protective covering is abrasion, ozone, and weather resistant. Kurt’s SAE […]
Parker introduces new line of Push-Lok hoses
Parker Hannifin has introduced a more application-focused range of Push-Lok hoses, designed to ease the selection of the correct product for the specific applications. Supporting all current needs combined with improved functionality, the new hose range eliminates product duplicates and is enhanced by the introduction of a new high temperature Push-Lok hose with lower fitting […]
Kuriyama’s Piranhaflex hydraulic hose offers kink resistance, flexural rigidity
Updated line of Piranhaflex series PF267NC thermoplastic hydraulic hose from Kuriyama of America is made with a seamless polyester inner tube along with braided high tensile strength fiber reinforcement. Series PF267NC has an orange non-conductive (REACH Compliant), non-pin pricked cover. It features an improved flexural rigidity, up to 16% less force to bend vs competitive 100R7 […]
Hydraulic hose at IFPE 2017
The upcoming IFPE show, in Las Vegas from March 7-11, will allow fluid power designers to see the latest in hydraulic hose. Read on to see what types of hydraulic hose are used in mobile machinery, as well as a listing of what IFPE booths you can visit for more information on them. All hydraulic systems […]
What is a thermoplastic hydraulic hose?
Thermoplastic hoses are common in both mobile and industrial equipment, and they are widely used in medium-to-high pressure hydraulic applications. Related products are often specified for handling compressed air and other gases, transporting chemicals, and in water-cleaning and paint-spray operations. Like its rubber counterpart, thermoplastic hydraulic hose typically has an inner tube, one or more […]
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 […]
Parker Hannifin opens new hose and tubing polymer research center
Parker Hannifin Corp. celebrated the grand opening today of its newly named Donald E. Washkewicz Polymer Innovation Center in Ravenna, Ohio, a new research lab on the grounds of its Parflex hose and tubing division’s headquarters. The Parflex Division designs and manufactures thermoplastic and fluoropolymer hose, tubing and accessories for transportation, medical/life sciences, oil and […]
New Global 56 Series Fittings Reduce Complexity
Parker Hannifin Corporation, global in motion and control technologies, is introducing a new global crimp fitting series for thermoplastic hose. The new global 56 Series fittings will consolidate most sizes of the Parker 55 and 58 series into one, meaning complexity reduction for customers, fewer parts to stock and simplified crimping. In addition, these new […]
