Contractors and operators of hydraulic equipment are always searching for the best hydraulic quick disconnect couplings which provide safety and long lasting performance. Hydraulic couplers must provide reliable, leak free performance in machinery and equipment which may be exposed to harsh environmental conditions or extreme wear and tear in the course of construction, drilling or … Read more
Operators of hydraulic equipment across many industries have long been concerned with hydraulic hose quick connect failures. Hydraulic quick couplings are one of the most important components on many variations of machinery and equipment used in demanding applications, yet are often overlooked until failure occurs. The costs of hydraulic connection failures can be catastrophic by … Read more
Quality quick couplings reduce risks and costly losses while providing many operational benefits. The concern over making sure that work machinery and tools are functioning 100% is one that is shared by many industries, especially among companies which use hydraulic systems. A single hydraulic accident can cause damage to costly devices resulting … Read more
Agricultural workers and operators of large mobile and farm equipment rely upon their tractor hydraulic fittings to perform as expected. Agricultural equipment and tractors must maintain proper hydraulic fluid control with no leaks. Tractor hydraulic hoses and fittings must provide leak free performance for optimum equipment efficiency as well as preventing environmental contamination. Hydraulic quick … Read more
Industrial manufacturing operations require the occasional overhaul and replacement of hydraulic disconnect fittings on machinery and equipment. Hydraulic quick couplers must provide a quick and safe method of connecting and disconnecting hydraulic lines with leak free performance. This is true of any industrial application, with harsh environmental elements and high pressure applications putting even more … Read more
The agricultural industry is always searching for the best hydraulic couplers for tractors that will prevent leaks and hold up to heavy use. Working the land poses unique challenges for farmers and people working the fields in agricultural operations. Tractors and agricultural equipment must perform in harsh environmental conditions with exposure to humidity, extreme temperatures … Read more
ISO 16028 details the required specifications for the performance of hydraulic flush face or flat face quick couplers, setting the International standard for the ISO 16028 coupler. ISO 16028 couplers operate within the pressure range of 20 MPa to 31.5 MPa. ISO 16028 does not include couplers required in high pressure quick connect applications. Many … Read more
ISO 16028 sets the International Standards for quick coupling interchangeability, detailing the requirements for the performance of flat or flush face quick couplings used within a pressure of 20 MPa to 31.5 MPa. ISO 16028 does not include couplings which connect or disconnect under high pressure. The A Premier Series of flat face couplings offers … Read more
There’s a lot of questions out there about how to outfit your tractor for construction use and considerations for your tractor hydraulic quick couplers. If considering using your tractor for more than agricultural tasks, such as for heavier duty construction purposes, you may need to beef up the infrastructure. Many people want to know if … Read more
Threaded poppet valves provide hydraulic coupling solutions with directional control in open or closed center hydraulic systems. Threaded poppet couplers prevent flow checking with positive stop valving, providing a tight seal when residual pressure or operating pressure increases on one side. The poppet style valve provides a tighter seal when pressure increases. The thread to … Read more