Throughout the ages, scholars have fiercely debated topics such as the existential meaning of life, or whether Jack could have fit onto Rose's floating door as the Titanic sank. More contested than these however, is a question that has stumped the finest scholars among us. This question of course, is "how do I assemble hydraulic connections properly?" If those scholars would stop bickering long enough to read this blog, they’d know there are three common methods for installing your hydraulic fittings. Let’s explore them now.
If you've read our STAMPED blog, you’re already familiar with the plethora of considerations to make when choosing the right hose for your application. When designing and building hose assemblies, most of the focus goes to critical factors such as pressure rating, crimp specification, and general length. However, one of the most often overlooked aspects of hose assembly design is minimum bend radius, a crucial component to extend overall assembly life and prevent catastrophic failure. So what is minimum bend radius, and why is it important?
There are thousands of options for your hydraulic and industrial hose choices. Identifying, specifying, and choosing the correct hose for your application is paramount to making sure you receive a safe assembly suitable for your application.
Since the early days of plumbing, black pipe fittings have been common in both residential and industrial applications. Widely available and easily recognizable, these fittings are often used in hydraulic applications that could benefit from using a hydraulic adapter instead.
If you’re new to hydraulic fittings, or even if you’ve been in the industry for decades, you’ve heard hydraulic fittings called by several names. Some of those names are accurate, some of them...not so much. So, which terms are correct, what do all these acronyms mean, and what should I call these things?