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Jan. 1, 2012

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Hose and tubing assemblies

Proper blending of bent tube and hose assemblies on hydraulic systems can optimize performance and longevity....More
Jan. 1, 2012

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Hose installation

You can make equipment more reliable and easier to maintain simply by following hose installation guidelines prescribed by manufacturers....More
Jan. 1, 2012

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Hydraulic hose

Hydraulic hose provides a basic means for transporting fluid from one component to another, and at the same time it supplies an inherent versatility to designers....More
Dec. 13, 2011

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Students take control at Fluid Power Challenge

Students work with their self-designed fluid power mechanism during the recent Fluid Power Challenge sponsored by Daman Products Co. For more pictures, visit www.facebook.com/HydraulicsPneumatics. Since 2008, middle ......More
Nov. 15, 2011

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Hose or tubing: It’s horses for courses

Knowing when and where to use hydraulic tubing instead of hose can save you money and downtime....More
Nov. 15, 2011

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Selecting the right hose can quiet things down

Replacing conventional wire-braided hydraulic hose with thermoplastic hose drastically reduced audible noise in the steering circuit of this turf maintenance vehicle by damping fluid-borne noise that otherwise would’ve been ......More
Aug. 10, 2011

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Braided, spiral hydraulic hose

Aeroquip MatchMate Global braided and spiral hydraulic hose line has been updated to operate under higher working pressures and temperatures and features abrasion resistant covers. They are rated for maximum operating pressures from 1125 ......More
Aug. 10, 2011

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Guidelines for pneumatic, industrial tubing selection

Consider these seven factors to ensure your tubing fits the job....More
Aug. 10, 2011

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Proper hose installation and protection gets oil and gas rig back up and running

An oil and gas exploration company was experiencing hydraulic hose failures, which was costing them downtime and money. Inspection by the local ParkerStore personnel discovered that improper hose ......More
Jul. 14, 2011

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Hydraulic hose gets smart

New "smart" hydraulic hose technology warns of impending failure Appeared in print as "Hydraulic hose gets smart" Hose failure in mission critical applications, such as offshore platforms, can be both dangerous and costly. That ......More
Jul. 14, 2011

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Tube-cutting machine

Tube-cutting machine Edited By Catlin Nalley Unispeed USFL 24/37 allows preassembling DIN2353 rings and 37° flaring of hydraulic tubes up to 42-mm diameter and a maximum thickness of 4 mm. The machine is equipped with a double working level: ......More
May 13, 2011

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Line-of-sight hydraulic hose sleeves improve safety

Line-of-sight hydraulic hose sleeves improve safety. The power of hydraulics leaves no doubt: If you work around hydraulics, you better know what you’re doing because a mistake can cause serious injury or worse. ......More
Apr. 15, 2011

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Protective caps and plugs

T series of tapered and threaded caps and plugs are available in more than 40 sizes, ranging from 0.125 to 6.5 in. in diameter. They function in sealing and protecting pipe, valves and hose ......More
Apr. 4, 2011

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Web Exclusive: Mobile workspaces simplify hose management, maintenance

Edited by Mary C. Gannon Parker Hannifin launched its new OnSite program at IFPE 2011, allowing users to maintain, manage and repair hose assemblies and other critical hydraulic components used on mobile equipment. When working in remote ......More
Mar. 11, 2011

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Air hose cutters

TC-1 chrome-plated metal tube and hose cutters make square cuts quickly and easily. The V-shaped head ensures straight cuts and prevents jagged edges. They cut many types of plastic tubing and hose up to about 1 in. OD. Blade indexes provide two ......More
Mar. 11, 2011

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Air hose and tubing

Nitra pneumatic hose and tubing comes in new styles, including bonded polyurethane tubing, which is available in 532 to 12-in. and 4 to 12-mm sizes in 50-ft lengths. Polyurethane coiled tubing comes in single, double, and triple bonded configurations ......More
Jan. 25, 2011

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Useful iPhone app for tubing assemblies

There's just something about an array of tube assemblies parallel and with elbows perfectly aligned....More
Jan. 19, 2011

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Protection from environment is key to lift longevity

Aerial work platforms can subject hydraulic hose assemblies and exposed piston rods to damage from welding and other manufacturing operations in shipbuilding. Consequently, Terex specified shielded hose carriers and rod boots to protect these key ......More
Oct. 13, 2010

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Hose crimping swager

Edited By Mary C. Gannon Tubomatic S77 swager crimps hoses into tight and articulate curves through the use of a frontal rift. It can crimp flexible hydraulic hoses up to 1 1/4 in. diameter. Electronic control allows for management of all working ......More
Oct. 13, 2010

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Hydraulic hose

Edited By Mary C. Gannon R6 Abrasion King hose offers high abrasion resistance for medium pressure hydraulic applications. It was developed to handle petroleum- and water-based hydraulic fluids in on- and off-road vehicles. It exceeds SAE 100R17 ......More
Sep. 13, 2010

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Protective hose covers

Pirtektor abrasion resistant cover for hydraulic hoses was tested to ISO6945, and showed a high level of abrasion resistance when compared against hoses made with both standard and specialized rubber coverings. They are ......More
Aug. 10, 2010

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Hose monitoring prevents costly downtime

New monitor warns of impending hose failure....More
Jul. 14, 2010

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Hose restraint provides added safety

The new Hose Whip Restraint system from Parker Hannifin’s Hose Products Div. provides greater safety for operators working around high-pressure hydraulic hose. In the event of an assembly failure, Parker’s Hose Whip Restraint can prevent harm to ......More
Jun. 21, 2010

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Web Exclusive — Hydraulic hose, tubing make easy work of quarry mining

Edited by Mary C. Gannon, senior associate editor High productivity in quarry work is what sets the sturdy HD 900 Termite from B BURG apart from the rest. Reliable hydraulic lines from ContiTech give this machine its strength and power. ......More
Jun. 11, 2010

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Twin hose reel

Edited By Mary C. Gannon To accommodate longer lengths of twin hydraulic hose, a dual fluid path has been incorporated into mobile base 9000 series heavy duty hose reels. These reels offer stability and strength due to their heavy gauge base design. ......More