Hose & Tubing

For years, Coxreels has supplied heavy-duty reels with triple axle supports and solid ¼-in. plate bases for demanding applications and environments. But sometimes heavy duty or industrial duty is not enough for applications in mining, heavy equipment, lubrication, and other off-road industries with demanding remote environments and extreme conditions. Coxreels recently introduced a new addition […]

Ergonomics, safety, efficiency, and refined quality are key themes for hydraulic hose applications these days. Machine builders are looking for hoses that improve service life and fit their exact specifications. Therefore, manufacturers are designing more durable and flexible hose solutions for heavy-duty mobile machines and evolving electro-hydraulic systems. “A hose’s working pressure, flexibility, and lifetime […]

Coxreels expanded its mounting bracket lineup, the SMK-702 series swivel bracket accessory for the 100 series hose reels and the V-100 series vacuum reels. Built in the USA of heavy gauge steel, the SMK-702 wall mount swivel brackets feature 360-degree rotation, with multiple locking positions via an easy to use ergonomic pin lock. Powder coated […]

At bauma this week, Danfoss Power Solutions has launched its new WalformConnect tube-forming machine. With an array of digital features, data tracking, and cloud connectivity, the WalformConnect machine enables simple and safe hydraulic tube forming within the Walform system — a leading cold forming metric tube fitting system — driving reliable performance and optimized production […]

Parker Hannifin Corp. announced that its Board of Directors has elected William R. “Skip” Bowman, as Vice President and President – Fluid Connectors Group, effective January 1, 2023. Bowman will succeed Andrew D. Ross, who, as previously announced, was elected to the role of Chief Operating Officer, effective January 1, 2023. “Skip’s capabilities and experience […]

Koul Tools announces the release of the EZ-ON Hose Press 427 installation tool for barbed fittings. Constructed of stainless steel, it will endure the demands of high-volume hose assembly. It features a newly engineered drive train and clamping system that utilize guide rods for its moving parts. “We’ve taken everything we learned from the past […]

Danfoss Power Solutions has appointed Ines E. Sira as the new President of its Fluid Conveyance division, effective immediately. Based at the company’s campus in Eden Prairie, Minn., Sira will be a key member of the Power Solutions leadership team and will report directly to Eric Alström, President of Danfoss Power Solutions. Sira has a […]

At the recent Danfoss Distributor Meeting in Orlando, Fluid Power World’s VP, Editorial Director, Paul J. Heney, caught up with the company’s President. They discussed the merging in of Eaton’s hydraulics business, the return of beloved fluid power industry names, how the company is changing, and more. FPW: It’s been a bit more than a…

Pirtek USA saw strong growth from April to September with four openings and nine franchisee signings, four of which were resales. The new franchises indicate the brand’s strength and demand in Texas, Georgia, Louisiana, Virginia, and Kentucky. Pirtek USA was named No. 145 on the 2022 Franchise Times Top 500 list. Since April, Pirtek has […]

Yokohama Rubber announced that it will integrate its three core overseas high-pressure hydraulic hose series under the Versatran brand name this October. The integrated rebranding is intended to enhance the competitiveness of the hoses for the overseas market. The hose series to be integrated includes Exceed, which conforms to the ISO18752 international standard, and the […]

Kurt Hydraulics and Dayco have reached an agreement for all Dayco-branded hydraulic hose and coupling inventory to be transferred to Kurt Hydraulics. Dayco North America will be exiting the hydraulics category and Kurt will take over the manufacture and supply directly to all Dayco distributors. “As a long-time partner to Dayco’s hydraulic coupling business, our hose […]

UNIFLEX has launched two new machines for cutting industrial hoses. The EMI 150 and EMI 200 models can cut hoses with diameters up to 6 in. and 8 in., respectively. With their robust design and compact dimensions of 44.9 x 40 in. (1,140 x 1,000 mm) and 63.77 x 42.1 in. (1,620 x 1,070 mm), they can be […]

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Hydraulic hose failures are much like vehicle collisions — they’re not accidents. No longer can you blame weather, road conditions or distractions because it’s always someone’s fault. Unless a meteorite slams into your windshield, causing you to blow through a red light, there is always a cause of collisions. The […]

Coxreels is proud to introduce a new line of three industrial duty LED lights now available on the C (Dual Purpose) reels. The new LED lights feature a variety of industrial-grade features and options, including: a 50,000 hour rating, internal light diffusers, and shatter-resistant polycarbonate lenses. Coxreels’ new LED lights also feature adjustable steel hooks […]

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Hydraulic hose enjoys the title of go-to fluid conveyance of choice for many hydraulic machines. Although steel tube is also popular and provides a tidy, permanent solution to plumbing, it is less easily serviced and replaced. Hydraulic hose, when properly manufactured, routed and installed, offers a tidy and permanent solution […]

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor We’re all taught from a young age to place focus and worth on what’s inside, and the more thought you put into this concept, the more it rings true. For example, would an orange taste any less sweet if, on the outside, it looked like dragon fruit? And, of course, […]

With a 370-ton crimping force, the new SC 12 i is the most powerful workshop crimper for R15 industrial hoses up to 3-in. and high pressure hoses up to 1-in. With its large opening and a maximum crimping range of up to 139 mm (5.47-in.), the SC 12 i also crimps 4-in. Camlock industrial fittings and even 90° fittings […]

Safety is the first and foremost consideration in business today. Slips, trips and falls constitute the majority of general industry accidents, which cause 15% of all accidental deaths. Coxreels is excited to announce the new addition to its safety line: High-Visibility Safety Hose Reels. When not in use your hose and cable is safely retracted […]

Koul Tools has released the new Surseat P51B flare lapping tool featuring improved usability and additional collets for metric sizes. The new shape and size of the tool make it easier to work in tight spaces and the lock-spring system secures the tube seamlessly in the tool’s cavity. Another addition to the P51B is the […]

Last month, nearly 900 attendees gathered for NAHAD’s 38th Annual Meeting and Convention at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach to reconnect with existing clients, engage with new customers, and take part in multiple educational sessions. The convention ran from May 15-18, and was kicked off with the “State of NAHAD” report by 2021-2022 by President Jeff […]

Tubing, when done well, is highly reliable and maintenance-free. The only time you change tube is typically when a modification or upgrade is done to the machine. Tubing resists motion or vibration that, although possibly transmitted, doesn’t cause it to shake or move the assembly itself. However, the inherent flexibility of hose permits chaffing, rubbing […]

At Lillbacka USA, the maker of Finn-Power machines, innovation is always a priority. This innovation comes to play with the company’s latest test benches, the TB PRO. “We tend to over-engineer our products, meaning that they can handle whatever job you send their way with ease. Our crimpers, saws, inserters, and other machines have been […]

Festo’s PM aluminum pneumatic tubing offers a weld-spatter resistant solution in welding cells that by every consideration outperforms both laminated and steel pneumatic tubing. Festo PM tubing is ideal for new welding cells as well as for cost-and-time efficient retrofit solutions for existing systems. PM aluminum tubing can be located closer to the welding process […]

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor There isn’t much in the fluid power world taking a unique spin on a familiar concept. Pumps, valves and actuators operate and look much the same as decades ago, especially if you ignore electronic advancements. Hydraulic components like the internal gear pump and electrohydraulic actuator are certainly worth your time […]

The advanced RYCO RYCS10 cut-off saw has been designed for the safe, clean, and efficient cutting of textile or wire braided, suction, and multi-spiralled hydraulic hoses for use in workshops and mobile service van environments. The RYCS10 cut-off saw has been designed to cut hydraulic hoses up to a maximum outside diameter of 55 mm […]