Continental today announced the X-LifeTM XCP5 hose, a new flexible braided hose for high-pressure hydraulic applications requiring extra abrasion resistance. The hose is part of the company’s initiative to offer a premium braided hose portfolio that is also ISO 18752 compliant. The new X-Life XCP5 is designed as a premium hose with braided construction for […]
Where and when should you use wire-reinforced hose?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Hydraulic hoses come in many sizes and designs, and the expression of each design is a result of the purpose of that hose. Generally, there are three common locations where a hose is used in a hydraulic system: suction lines, working lines and return lines. Each location has its own […]
Four tips and strategies to ensure hydraulic health and safety
Hydraulic machinery has a crucial role to play in many facets of modern society. From transport to construction, marine and shipping or food processing, machinery powered by hydraulics acts as the backbone to getting jobs done efficiently and repeatedly. The HSE reported that 561,000 people in 2022/23 sustained an injury in the workplace, and given […]
Extreme-duty hose reels for up to 5,000 psi hose
For years Coxreels has supplied heavy duty reels with triple axle supports and solid ¼-in. plate bases for demanding applications and environments. The company engineered strength with features, balancing performance with cost, bringing suitable solutions for many market sectors. Some industries still demanded more. Some industries, similar to mining, heavy equipment, lubrication, or other off-road […]
What are the common hydraulic hose specification standards?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor We tend to walk through life enjoying what seems to be infinite consumer and commercial goods without consideration for the vast technological achievements that led to their existence. Every new technology rides on the shoulders of a previous advancement in either materials, construction, technology, or process. Very little in our […]
Continental launches smart crimper, renewed focus on industrial division at NAHAD
At NAHAD last week, Continental officially launched its newest crimper, the PC160i with CrimpIQ PRO Technology. The bench-top 1 ¼ in. crimper features state-of-the-art technology to make hose crimping quick and easy. Laszlo Dobo, Head of Product Management – Hydraulic Solutions, noted that the original smart crimper from Continental was launched in 2018, and over […]
What is the proper torque for hose assemblies?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor When installing hydraulic hose assemblies, if tight is good, then tighter is better, right? To be sure a hydraulic hose never accidentally loosens during operation, should we get the biggest pry bar we can find to help lock that hose fitting in for good? Not precisely — torquing your hose […]
Update from Parker Hannifin hose division at NAHAD
I caught up with Cody Sarmiento, Connector Technology Manager, Great Lakes Region for Parker Hannifin Corp on day two of NAHAD to learn more about where the focus is headed for the company’s hydraulic hose lines. Much of our discussion centered on the Critical Projection cover, which has added not only abrasion resistance but impact […]
Pirtek USA strengthens with more franchise growth strategies
Pirtek USA experienced continued growth in Q1 with eight openings and seven signed agreements. Among the new openings were four first-time Pirtek franchisees as well as expansions from four existing franchisees. The signings comprised six new franchisees and one existing franchisee expanding their territory through the signing of a resale agreement. This growth reflects the […]
Kurt Hydraulics continues growth with new hose warehouse in Minnesota
Kurt Hydraulics last month announced the opening of its new, centrally-located hydraulic hose warehouse in Fridley, Minnesota, approximately 3 miles from its headquarters. This allows for enhanced customer service, optimized logistics, and the ability to provide a more extensive range of hydraulic hose. The new location, strategically chosen for its accessibility and proximity to major […]
What’s in the cards for leakage?
Will hydraulics ever get past the leakage issue? I’ve heard people discuss this question countless times over the three decades that I’ve worked in and written about the technology. Time and time again, people bash this useful technology because of perceived problems with leakage. I have encountered this negative talk on factory floors, in educational…
Program aims to stop hose assembly leaks in their tracks
As most users of fluid power technologies know, one of the most vulnerable systems for leakage is within hose assemblies. This is not because hose, fittings, and couplings are poorly designed but, most often, the result of improper assembly design and maintenance. That’s why XonKen, a Chinese manufacturer of hydraulic hose and fittings, has developed […]
A primer on hydraulic hose bend radius
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Hydraulic hose bend radius, quite simply, describes how tightly circular a hydraulic hose can bend. More importantly, designers and technicians wish to know the minimum bend radius a hose handles while maintaining integrity. Although one might easily force a hose into a tight radius during installation, its design and construction […]
Hose of South Texas joins Tipco Technologies
Tipco Technologies and Hose of South Texas (HOST) announced their partnership today. With a shared vision based on people, partnerships, and innovation, Hose of South Texas will be joining Tipco in its mission to become the largest independent distributor of fluid conveyance and sealing solutions in the United States. HOST will continue to operate under […]
What is burst pressure for hydraulic hose?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Hydraulic hoses are designed to withstand much higher pressure than expected during regular operations, which everyone will agree is good. Should your machine’s working pressure fall within a typical 3,000 psi, you’d be little comforted by a hose designed to burst at 3,100 psi. The slightest pressure spike would lead […]
Portable hydraulic hose service workshop is smallest yet from Uniflex
Uniflex is responding to the need for smaller, more portable hose service tools with tis new mobile workstation. The battery-powered UMAT 2 hose service workshop can cut, crimp and process hydraulic hose up to 1 in. 4 SP and 1 ¼ in. 2 SN anywhere, from the raw material to the ready-to-install hose assembly. The workstation […]
Coxreels introduces industrial duty LED Lights for C series air/electric reels
Coxreels is proud to introduce a new line of three industrial duty LED lights now available on the C (Dual Purpose) Air/Electric 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 […]
Singer Industrial joins forces with Hose Tech USA
On January 31, 2024, Singer Industrial joined forces with Hose Tech USA, which will operate within the Industrial Rubber Division of Singer Industrial. This addition will increase Singer Industrial’s North American footprint to more than 100 locations with more than 1,400 employees. Hose Tech USA will assist Singer Industrial in expanding their customer value proposition […]
Safety tips for connecting and disconnecting hydraulic hose
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Hydraulic hoses are crucial in various fluid power industries, helping power heavy machinery and equipment by providing the very conduit through which hydraulic fluid flows. The integrity of these systems relies heavily on the proper connection and disconnection of hydraulic hoses, as mishandling hydraulic hoses can lead to severe accidents […]
High-volume serial production hose crimpers available from Lillbacka USA
Finn-Power Serial Production Crimpers Production Category machines have been designed for high volume production customers, featuring industry-leading quality of crimp with the best possible repeatability and accuracy. Multiple layout options are available. Diameter, pressure and step crimping are standard. Machines can be outfitted with ICC4 patented integrated online graphical quality control. ICC4 measures crimping from […]
Continental invests about $90 million in new Mexican hydraulic hose plant
The German technology company Continental has announced, together with the governor of Aguascalientes, the construction of its new hydraulic hose plant for industrial purposes. The planned investment is of around $90 million and is one of the biggest investments for Continental’s Group Sector ContiTech in 2024. This new facility will complement and increase Continental’s existing […]
Automatic hose cutting machine achieves up to 450-1,000 cuts per hour
There is a new addition to the UNIFLEX-Hydraulik GmbH machine family: the EMA 200 automatic hose cutting machine. It comes with numerous sophisticated functions, and its high-precision operation can achieve up to 450 1500-mm long hoses or 1,000 200-mm long hoses per hour. It can be used for a small series or as part of […]
Bridgestone HosePower acquires Cline Hose & Hydraulics
Bridgestone HosePower (HosePower), LLC, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Bridgestone Corp., has acquired Greenville, S.C.-based Cline Hose & Hydraulics LLC. The acquisition furthers the expansion of HosePower’s hydraulic and industrial hose solutions and service business. “Cline Hose & Hydraulics has an exceptional reputation for quality and has a very similar business model as Bridgestone […]
What is the difference between industrial and hydraulic hose?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Technically speaking, hydraulic hose is often also industrial hose, but for the sake of this article, I will define what makes them different in both construction and application. We could call out industrial hose for its use in mobile machinery as well, although I’m not here to make beef, so […]
Singer Industrial joins forces with HOSER Inc., marking 10th acquisition of 2023
On December 20, 2023, Singer Industrial joined forces with Hoser Inc. Hoser Inc. will operate within the Industrial Rubber Division of Singer Industrial and, with this addition, will increase Singer Industrial’s North America footprint to approximately 100 locations with over 1,400 employees. Hoser Inc. was Singer Industrial’s 10th acquisition in 2023. Hoser Inc. was established […]