Brennan Industries announced the acquisition of SRM Industries of Houston, Texas including its RHINO family of products. SRM has been marketing hydraulic hose protective products such as its RHINO Sleeve and RHINO Wrap since 2005. This acquisition adds these durability enhancing products to the wide ranging line-up of hydraulic fittings and accessories available from Brennan. […]

Danfoss Power Solutions has launched its Aeroquip by Danfoss FC250H and Weatherhead by Danfoss H250H hoses. Designed to exceed SAE 100R5 performance levels, these two-braid hoses are lighter and more flexible than typical three-braid 100R5 hoses, enabling easier hose routing and reducing application weight. FC250H and H250H hoses are tested to 300,000 impulse cycles, surpassing SAE […]

Python Protective Sleeves + Covers has released their Diamondback Lite Sleeve. This tubular sleeve joins Python’s other Diamondback Sleeves, Diamondback and Diamondback PRO. The new Diamondback Lite sleeve is designed to provide UV protection and abrasion resistance to hydraulic hoses and wires. It is lightweight, flexible, and provides a clean, professional look to the application. […]

Continental’s group sector ContiTech is showcasing innovative digital solutions that provide a new approach to construction operations at CONEXPO-CON/AGG and the International Fluid Power Exposition. The co-located shows run March 14-18 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Continental will showcase a portfolio of products designed to make industry more efficient and reliable. “Continental is revolutionizing […]

Hydraulic hoses are critical components of any hydraulic system, and their lifespan is essential for the system’s efficiency and longevity. Several factors impact hydraulic hose life, from environmental conditions to maintenance practices. If you heed the tips below, you can enjoy long life from your hoses. One of the most critical factors impacting hydraulic hose […]

Pirtek USA, a global on-site and retail hydraulic and industrial hose service provider, was recognized as #107 on the 44th Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 and was ranked by Franchise Business Review as one of the Top 200 Franchises. In 2022, Pirtek USA signed 13 new franchise agreements, 12 resale agreements, and opened 13 locations. In addition, […]

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Pneumatic systems are common in various industries, including automation, food & beverage, and packaging. They’re preferred over other systems for their simplicity, efficiency, cleanliness and versatility. Pneumatic systems rely on hoses to transport compressed air from the compressor to the devices that use it. There are many types of hose, […]

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 […]

Hydraulic fittings and couplings are often overlooked in mobile machinery design, yet they play a critical role in any fluid power system. In extremely high-pressure hydraulic applications, a leak or accidental disconnection can cause serious personal injury or damage to machinery. Therefore, machine builders must select fittings of the correct size, material, pressure and temperature […]

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 […]

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Some objects are universal by their very nature, mattering not where you reside or if you’re part of a colonial legacy. No matter where you travel, a wheel is a wheel because it’s so absolutely perfect for the job that it leaves any other method of moving heavy objects obsolete. […]

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 […]

Registration is now open for NAHAD’s 39th Annual Meeting & Convention, which will take place from April 29 to May 3, 2023, at the beautiful Atlantis Paradise Island in Nassau, Bahamas. Much is in store next year with top business speakers, speed networking, first timers/emerging leaders roundtables, industry workshops, networking, and the always-popular showcase of hose […]

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 […]

Stauff will present a new QRC-FG series of threaded flat-face couplings at Bauma, the world’s leading trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles, and construction equipment. Stauff’s new series is the consistent further development of their existing QRC-FT coupling series, which has proven itself in the market for more than 10 […]

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 […]

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Permanent plumbing connections, such as those piped or welded, offer the most reliable form of connection for your hydraulic system. But, of course, when the connection is neither flexible (like a hose) nor detachable (like a weld), you have little reason ever to remove the plumbing until you change the […]

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 […]