Effective April 8, Lester A. Kraska stepped down as President of Kuriyama of America Inc. with Brian Dutton assuming the role and responsibilities as President. Kuriyama extends its appreciation and sincere thanks to Kraska who has served as President since 2008. For the near term, he will continue working for Kuriyama as Vice President of […]
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ARGUS quick-couplings offer Top Coat protection
For fast and straightforward connections of hydraulic hoses, Kuriyama of America, based in Schaumburg, Ill., offers Alfagomma’s ARGUS series of quick-disconnect couplings. The products comply with international standards ISO 7241-1 A & B, ISO 5675 and ISO 16028, having poppet and flat-face valves respectively. According to company officials, the standardized design ensures complete interchangeability with […]
High-temperature hydraulic hoses
Temp Tech High Temperature hydraulic hoses by Alfagomma withstand long exposure to nearly every type of hydraulic fluid, lubricating oil or fuel commonly used in industry today, including fire-resistant hydraulic fluids. Available in single wire braid versions 1SN/R1AT and 100R5, and double wire braid 2SN/R2AT, Temp Tech hoses will operate in applications with continuous high […]
Kuriyama celebrates 50 years of growth in hose manufacturing and distribution
Kuriyama of America, Inc. a subsidiary of the Kuriyama Holdings Corp., is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Kuriyama is a manufacturer and wholesale distributor of industrial rubber and plastic component parts, specializing in rubber and plastic hoses and hose fittings including hydraulic and pneumatic hose. Today, the Kuriyama of America Inc. group of companies includes […]
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 […]
Kuriyama launches Alfabiotech Supertuff hydraulic hose for extreme applications
Kuriyama’s new Alfabiotech Supertuff series of hydraulic hose by Alfagomma is extremely flexible and offers up to 50% better bend radius compared to SAE 100R. The synthetic rubber tube material is oil resistant and compatible with biodegradable hydraulic fluids. Depending on the type selected, it is available with four or six high tensile steel wire […]
