Hydraulic Solutions

This is What a Massive 500 Gallon Propane Tank Explosion Looks Like

If there's one thing that you want to avoid with anything that's propane powered from your grill to your heater, It would most obviously be a situation that would put the propane tank in danger of building up enough pressure to explode and send shrapnel flying everywhere. While these tanks are fitted with safety...

The Way You Hang Your Roll Of Toilet Paper Says A Lot About You

How do you hang your toilet paper? Under the roll and closer to the wall? Or do you hang your toilet paper over the roll? Well, a new study suggests there [...]

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

ISO Standards for Hydraulic Systems and Pneumatic Systems

Jerry Carlin, Past Chair of ISO TC 131/SC9 (2003-2015) Formal standardization of hydraulic and pneumatic systems best practices began in the early 1950s through the efforts of the Joint Industrial Council (JIC) made up of automotive manufacturing experts (Fig. 1). ISO TC131/SC9 addressed this subject in the 1970s, resulting in the release of ISO 4413 …

Predictive Analytics And Machine Learning AI In The Retail Supply Chain

Over the past decade we have seen the introduction of many innovations in retail and its supply chain. However, none have had greater potential to transform and improve the retail supply chain than the combination of machine learning, artificial intelligence and big data.

Is your retail supply chain strategy as unique as you?

What are the key aspects a of a successful retail supply chain strategy and how can you stay ahead of the competition? Maria Highland investigates. When it comes to a successful retail supply chain strategy it is not one size fits all. Every supply chain is as unique as the retailer, says MetaPack VP of …

Building a More Efficient Industrial Supply Chain

How does extreme heat affect hydraulic hose?

In a previous posting, the editors at Fluid Power World discussed how ultra-low temperatures can play havoc with the performance of typical rubber hose. Hydraulic hose used at high temperatures faces performance issues too, but for different reasons. That’s because thermal exposure can cause aging of elastomers and plastics. (Other causes of aging include exposure …

Where is a hydraulic hose used?

A hydraulic hose is used anywhere in a hydraulic system requiring a flexible connection between two fluid ports. A hydraulic hose is a synthetic rubber tube surrounded by some sort of flexible strength enhancing winding, such as metal or fiber, and then covered in another rubber carcass. The reinforcement windings are what give the hose The post Where is a hydraulic hose used? appeared first on Hose Assembly Tips.

Step-By-Step Hydraulic Hose Assembly

Are you looking for step-by-step instructions for making a hose<br>assembly? The basic method of making a hose assembly is the same<br>for every machine and...

Industrial Equipment Design: From Start to Finish in Five Easy Steps

SOLIDWORKS can help accelerate time to market, while reducing costs and ensuring greater safety and reliability of machines.

What is the difference between wire braid and spiral hydraulic hose?

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor The fluid power industry takes common knowledge for granted, but we often forget every single individual in our industry was once completely ignorant of the basics. The quest for knowledge starts with the basics, and what is more basic than knowing the difference between two fundamental hydraulic hose construction types. …

Key Trends Taking Place in the Retail Supply Chain

The ability to ship anything from anywhere and to anywhere within a short timeframe isn’t the only trend that’s shaping the retail supply chain right now.

3 Steps to Retail Supply Chain Excellence Using Dynamic Collaboration

Retail supply chain excellence is delivered via 3 steps - discover what they are by reading this blog and then download the associated white paper

When NOT To Use Wire-Reinforced Hydraulic Hose

A recent client engaged me to design the hydraulic steering circuit for a luxury motor yacht he was building. During installation, the installer questioned why I specified thermoplastic hose for the sections where stainless steel tube was not able to be used<br>For those not familiar, thermoplastic hose (Synflex, Parflex, etc) is entirely reinforced with synthetic fibers. And this is advantageous in a marine application like…

The 4 most common hydraulic hose buying mistakes

When faced with overwhelming choices and a short timeline to get a machine built, it’s no surprise that mistakes can be made when specifying and buying hoses. Don’t by on price alone. One of the most common mistakes we see is when customers consider only the price of the hose when making a selection. Hose …

Why is minimum bend radius important for a hydraulic hose?

The minimum bend radius is an important guideline to be aware of when selecting a hydraulic hose. You need to be aware of any areas in your system where tight space constraints may cause hose to angle severely around a corner. As well, as a machine moves or a cylinder extends and retracts, the hoses …

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Measure and Specify Hydraulic Hose Length With Ease

Many hose installers are not trained on how to correctly measure<br>and specify hose length. As a result, a replacement hose may end up<br>being either a...