Working with compressed air requires a safety mindset. Being aware of the hazards and having the right equipment is essential for a safe workplace, and it should be safe and reliable without having an impact on performance and efficiency. In the U.S, more than 25% of all workplace-related injuries, involving days away from work, come […]
Pneumatic tubing
D.O.T. pneumatic tubing for air brake systems
D.O.T. pneumatic tubing from Polyconn meets or exceeds relevant DOT and SAE J844 standards. This pneumatic tubing is made from Virgin Nylon 12 material with a double wall construction, nylon core, synthetic fiber braid, and nylon cover. It is ideal for use on vehicles for instrumentation and pneumatic accessories connected to the air brakes system. […]
Heavy-duty air hose for construction and mining
The Continental division of ContiTech, Fairlawn, Ohio, has introduced a new heavy-duty air hose for the construction and mining markets. Named Super Rock Drill 600 HT, the air hose is specifically designed for applications that require a high working pressure hose in a high temperature environment. “This is a hand-built hose that is exceptionally applicable […]
Hybrid NITRA PVC hose is designed use with air and water
A new hybrid PVC/rubber hose introduced by AutomationDirect is suitable for air and water use. The NITRA Hybrid PVC hose is a blend of PVC and rubber with a polyester braided reinforcement. The PVC gives light weight, color stability and hardness for higher working pressures while the rubber gives improved flexibility and operating temperature range. […]
Tubing versus hose in pneumatic systems
The wires of the pneumatic world are tubing and hoses. Here’s how to choose between the two, and how to apply each in industrial plants and facilities. By Chip McDaniel, AutomationDirect The world of fluid power may not be full of new and amazing products, but it’s used daily and requires connections via tubing and […]
When should you choose tube over hydraulic hose?
Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor to Fluid Power World, weighs in on when you should choose pneumatic tubing over hydraulic hose for an application. Tube I think is for good permanent applications. Sometimes it has a higher pressure capacity. It also has a cleaner look. They last longer and they don’t fail as rapidly. It all […]
Machines for bending stainless and carbon steel
With more than 30 years of experience within the hose and tube processing equipment industry, OP now offers a complete range of products particularly suitable for tube processing: machines for bending stainless (AISI 316TI) and carbon steel (ST 37.4) tubes with diameter between 5 and 50 mm; 37° and 90° flaring machines for hydraulic rigid […]
Pneumatic tubing for air brake systems
Coilhose Pnuematics’ D.O.T. tubing is a Type A, non-reinforced nylon tubing used for connecting instrumentation and accessories for air brake systems. It is manufactured from high quality resins and has a temperature range from -60° to 200° F. The tubing meets UL94HB compliance and is UV stabilized. There are five models available: the DOT18, DOT532, […]
Instrumentation tube fittings now ASTM F1387 certified
Brennan’s entire instrumentation tube fittings line is now ASTM F1387 certified. The fittings have passed rigorous testing including pneumatic proof, hydrostatic proof, impulse, flex fatigue, tensile, burst, repeated assembly, thermal cycling, elevated temperature soak and vibration testing. This means that Brennan instrumentation fittings are proven to perform under the toughest conditions without leaks or failures. Ask […]
Coilhose’s Coiled Nylon Hose suitable for rugged environments
This lightweight, permanently coiled hose is manufactured from tough, abrasion-resistant Nylon 11 and designed to withstand temperatures between -60°F and +200°F. Each assembly is supplied with durable brass compression fittings, tube inserts and hose ferrules. Spring guards for additional strain relief are also provided on all assemblies, except 3/4 in. The Nylon 11 formulation resists […]
