Continental is using MINExpo 2016 to showcase its broad portfolio of products and services specifically designed for the mining industry to reaffirm its commitment to that industry. “In challenging times we want to add mutual value to our customers. Thus MINExpo gives us an excellent opportunity to show our customers that Continental can indeed supply […]
Hose / Tubing
A primer on hydraulic hose construction
Hydraulic hose is one of the least considered components of a high-pressure fluid power system; however, its habit of being overlooked does not reduce its importance. Any machine with actuators attached to moving segments requires flexible plumbing, and that plumbing is hydraulic hose. Hydraulic hose has come a long way with regards to pressure limit […]
Eaton launches low-temperature hydraulic hose
Last week during IFPE, Eaton Corp.’s, Hydraulics Group, Eden Prairie, Minn., introduced the Ice Champion EC810 hose for extreme low temperature applications. This spiral wire reinforced hydraulic hose withstands temperatures as low as -57°C (-70°F) and pressures as high as 420 bar (6,100 psi) making it particularly well-suited for use in high pressure hydraulic circuits […]
Gates to introduce new industrial hose naming and color-coding system
The Gates Corporation, a global manufacturer of industrial and automotive products, announced it would be an exhibitor at IFPE 2014 during CONEXPO-CON/AGG, which will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 4-8. The hose and belt manufacturer will introduce its new industrial hose naming and color-coding system. The new structure uses descriptive, intuitive, and sensible […]
Rebranded industrial hydraulic hoses
Gates Corp., Denver, Colo., will be unveiling its rebranded industrial hose lines at IFPE in Las Vegas, March 4-8. The hose and belt manufacturer will introduce its new industrial hose naming and color-coding system, which uses descriptive, intuitive, and sensible names to streamline hose selection, reduce hassles, and help eliminate downtime. The company has created […]
Hydraulic hose on mobile machinery
By Josh Cosford Because it is impossible to physically stack every component of a hydraulic system like a Jenga tower, plumbing is required to direct hydraulic energy through the circuit. Pipe, tube and hose are required to channel fluid through the system, and the requirements of the system must be reflected in the choice of […]
Pipe and Flange Protection by MOCAP
MOCAP’s new line of Pipe and Flange Protection Products include Pipe Caps, Pipe Plugs, Outside Fitting Flange Protectors, Push-In Flange Protectors and Bolt Hole Flange Protectors. They are designed to protect many sizes and styles of pipes and flanges from moisture, contamination and damage during transit, handling and storage. They all provide for easy installation […]
Swagelok® Improves Assembly and Installation Time
Engineered to streamline nut-ferrule installation, Swagelok Company introduces the new Swagelok® High-Volume Swaging Unit (HVSU) aimed to increase safety and productivity for the oil and gas, alternative fuel, and general industries (Figure 1). The HVSU enables installers to easily preswage Swagelok nut-ferrule sets onto stainless steel tubing. The pneumatically driven and electronically controlled semiautomatic unit […]
Highlights from the Eaton Distributor Meeting
There is much to report after a whirlwind visit to Orlando for my third Eaton Distributor Meeting, in which I met with different market leaders for the Hydraulics group, including construction and material handling; alternative energies; industrial hydraulics; and agriculture. I’ll be giving full reports from those markets but I just wanted to give a […]
Hydraulic hose provides flexibility with tight-bend radii
Isobaric hydraulic hose from Ryco is available in spiral (H series) and wire-braid (T series) styles, offering a very small bend radii (2 in. hose with a 400-mm bend radius) that is about 2/3 the industry standard. This tight radii allows for easier installation and routing, along with reduced weight. H series spiral hose is […]
