STAMPED Series — Part 1 Proper hose selection is critical to realize a safe hydraulic system. The first step in having a safe hydraulic system is selecting the proper components that meet the needs of each individual system. Compromises in hose selection may create situations of danger, as well as affect the performance and durability […]
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Convention Connections: NAHAD 2016 Preview
Pack your hiking shoes and ski vest (for that late-April snow), because NAHAD is headed to the mountains of Colorado Springs. The 32nd Annual NAHAD Meeting and Convention is being held April 30 – May 4 at The Broadmoor. Learn, Share, Connect is the theme this year; fitting, as the convention can arguably be considered […]
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 […]
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 […]