Archive for November 2023
AVIATION- PROVEN REELING SOLUTIONS
COXREELS® hose, cord & cable reels are essential components for applications that are commonly found in the aviation / aerospace manufacturing industry – along with airport ground support vehicles and airport hangers that keep aircraft fueled, maintained and in the air. Mechanics and technicians that work in the aviation industry agree, having heavy duty equipment…
Read MoreWhat are Hydraulic Quick Couplers and How Do They Work?
Hydraulic quick couplers facilitate the quick connection and disconnection of fluid lines in a quick and convenient way. Quick disconnect couplings are fittings that are used in hydraulic and pneumatic systems to quickly connect and disconnect lines without loss of fluid or pressure. Hydraulic quick couplings give operators the ability to quickly connect and disconnect hydraulic…
Read MoreThe Art of Actuation
What goes up must come down, and what opens must be closed. Although the former was used by Sir Isaac Newton to explain gravity, the latter is also true; especially when it comes to valves. Valves must be opened and closed to allow fluid to start and stop moving through a system. The easiest, most…
Read More13 Hydraulic Fittings You Should Know
Hydraulic fittings connect hose, pipe and tube to components such as hydraulic manifolds, cylinders, various components or other hoses- you already knew that, otherwise you wouldn’t be on this blog! BUT did you know the different types and applications of hydraulic and certain pneumatic fittings? 1. NPT (National Pipe Taper) and NPS (Nominal Pipe Size) fitting thread…
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