Lately, it seems, to talk about the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) is to talk specifically about the dollars and cents of the Center’s future. Their research and education programs or their impact on the fluid power industry are all worthy, but ultimately, supplemental conversation points. With the National Science Foundation’s funding […]
Industry News
Techmaflex new P Crimp series makes OEM day-to-day work easier
Techmaflex, the French hose crimper manufacturer, is launching its new P Crimp Series, which includes the Icrimp system, specially designed for OEM customers for simpler day-to-day work. “We have made a huge improvement on the precision of our hose crimpers with a new master dies generation (die holders), a new hydraulic power pack design offering […]
Introducing the ES4: a simple, intuitive software
Hydraulic hose and tubing processing equipment company O+P recently introduced the ES4, an electronic control provided in all of the company’s Crimping machine V Series. A simple and intuitive software, alongside a new touch screen color display, helps operators with little to no experience fully learn how to use the machine within a short period […]
BetaSwage launches new product range for hydraulic hose fittings
Australian swage press manufacturer, BetaSwage, is launching the first of its 2015/16 product range with improved crimping capabilities for hydraulic hose fittings. The range of products includes the nominal 2 in. BS350/400C and the nominal 14 in. BS1400/400C. BetaSwage Managing Director, Fred Van Essen, said the new range of products was designed to improve efficiency […]
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 […]
Parker Hannifin’s Rapid Custom Manufacturing provides greater range of fitting solutions
The Tube Fittings Division (TFD) of Parker Hannifin Corporation, the global leader in motion and control technologies, can now manufacture custom fittings and adapters in as little as 24, 48 or 72 hours using its growing Rapid Service Unit (RSU). The RSU quickly manufactures non-standard, low- and high-volume tube fittings and adapters for hydraulic and […]
Pirtek opens 50th U.S. location in Milwaukee area
Pirtek, an on site hose replacement service dedicated to minimizing equipment downtime due to hose failure, opened its 50th Hose Service & Supply Center in Menomonee Falls just northwest of Milwaukee on February 2, 2015. Owner, Tom Fechter brings 17 years of experience in the hydraulic industry to his business. Knowing the demand for Pirtek […]
Registration open for NAHAD annual conference
Registration is now open for the 2015 NAHAD Convention, slated for April 23 to 27 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. This members-only event serves hose distributors, manufacturers and suppliers and includes the Showcase of Hose Solutions exhibition with displaying the very latest hose, fittings, equipment and services for all attending registered distributors. The George […]
Eaton introduces new corrosion-resistant plating for hydraulic fittings
While at the Eaton Distributor Meeting this past September, I got a sneak-peek at one of Eaton’s newest fluid conveyance technologies, new corrosion-resistant plating that significantly outperforms its competitors. One of these technologies was just officially launched. Called Dura-Kote, this plating technology allows Eaton’s carbon steel fluid conveyance products to be rated for up to […]
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 […]
