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Flat-faced couplers for easy connect, disconnect on snow removal machinery

November 5, 2020 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

ZSi-Foster flat face couplers F-FF-Plus-FVEP-Snow-Plows-Salt-Trucks-08-19-1

Durable flat-faced couplers from ZSi-Foster easily connect and disconnect hydraulic hoses from salt trucks and snow plows. They protect for 1,200 hours against white and red rust. They minimize air inclusion upon connection and feature a sleeve-lock to prevent accidental disconnection. They are available in steel body sizes of 1 ⁄4 – 1-1 ⁄2 in. […]

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ZSi-Foster, an Ideal Tridon company, completes acquisition of Hydra-Zorb

June 26, 2020 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

ZSi foster acquired by Tridon

ZSi-Foster Inc., an Ideal Tridon company, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Hydra-Zorb Co. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Mich., and founded in 1972, Hydra-Zorb provides pipe, hose, and tube clamping for the hydraulic, HVAC, plumbing, and refrigeration markets. Widely recognized for the invention of the cushioned […]

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ZSI Foster completes acquisition of VERSABAR

October 18, 2019 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

ZSi foster acquired by Tridon

ZSi-Foster L.L.C., manufacturer and supplier of clamping, coupling and strut products and part of the Ideal Tridon product family, has acquired VERSABAR LLC, a manufacturer of steel components, including stainless steel, steel, hot-dipped galvanized, hot-rolled and zinc-plated products. VERSABAR is located in Totowa, NJ and provides access to New York City and the broader Northeast […]

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Ideal Tridon completes acquisition of ZSi Foster

July 1, 2019 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

ZSi foster acquired by Tridon

Ideal Tridon Holdings Inc., a portfolio company of Snow Phipps Group, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of ZSi-Foster Acquisition Corp. from Pfingsten Partners. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Headquartered in Canton, Mich., ZSi-Foster is a specialty manufacturer and supplier of pipe, hose and conduit support and fastening solutions including clamps, […]

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Screw couplings from ZSI-Foster are rated for high-pressure applications

September 28, 2018 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

ZSI Foster FVEP screw couplings 560x300

ZSI-Foster has released a new line of screw couplings for high-pressure applications. The Foster FVEP screw connect flat face coupling connects and disconnects with up to 5,075 psi residual pressure are designed for use on mobile hydraulic equipment for use by both OEMs and aftermarket. They are manufactured of zinc nickel-plated carbon steel and are rated for […]

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Flat Face Plus quick disconnect from ZSi-Foster for demanding environments

August 29, 2018 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Foster Flat Face Plus Series quick disconnects

ZSi-Foster, Canton, Mich., now offers its Foster Flat Face Plus Quick Disconnects (QD), which have been tested for 1,200 hours of protection from white and red rust, and aew available in nickel-plated steel or 316 stainless steel in multiple thread sizes and connection types. The first ZS-Foster Flat Face Quick Disconnect was launched in 1999, […]

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