April 2016 | Industrial Knowledge Zone

When to Use Push to Connect Hose

One of the greatest advancements in hose technology, push to connect air, water and oil hose and fittings, was developed over thirty years ago. This hose style employs the simple finger trap technology to hold a hose onto a barb without clamps or a crimp ferrule. The textile reinforcement in the hose is pinched so […]

US Department of Energy Integral Horsepower Rule, and What It Means for You

On June 1, 2016, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Integral Horsepower Rule goes into effect. This new rule supersedes the current Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 that went into effect in December 2010, and many models previously not included in the EISA law will now be required to meet the same efficiency level […]

What is the Right Setting for My Oil Temperature Switch?

Hydraulic fluid is the lifeblood of any hydraulic system, and is responsible for power transmission, lubrication and heat transfer. Due to component and design efficiencies, as well as external factors, oil temperature can increase and reach a point outside of optimum operating range. This can result in decreased system performance, increased maintenance and damaged components. [...] Continue reading

Which Hydraulic Oil Should I Use?

The most commonly used hydraulic fluids are mineral oil-based ISO 32 and ISO 46 fluids. The numbers in their names represent fluid viscosity in centistokes at 100 °F. Additive packages in hydraulic fluids provide the properties necessary to turn base oils into fluids suited for hydraulic applications, setting them apart from lubricating oils. Whereas hydraulic […]