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Sneeze Guard Partitions

Keeping customers and employees safe is always a top concern, but even more so during the current COVID-19 pandemic. That is why the INRUNMEC team at Kaman Fluid Power quickly utilized their knowledge and resources to produce protective guarding solutions to keep both customers and employees safe while still operational. With INRUMEC’s years of experience […]

Design & Solve: Temperature Screening Systems

The Kaman Fluid Power Temperature Screening System is an imaging tool designed to detect skin temperature as a proxy. It locates the most reliable spot on the face for temperature measurement while promoting social distancing and self measurement. This system includes a thermal imaging cam-era, two HMI screens mounted on a mobile stand with a […]

Safety Practices for the Solar Eclipse

Safety Practices for the Solar Eclipse Here at Kaman we know safety in the workplace is crucial, but safety is also important to implement in everyday life. On Monday, August 21, 2017 the United States will experience a total eclipse of the sun. A path of total eclipse will reach from Oregon diagonally down to [...] Continue reading

Why You Cannot use Camlock Fittings for Steam Applications

While camlock fittings make for quick and easy connections for low-pressure fluid transfer, these types of connections are dangerous for both operators and machines when used in steam applications. As a result, camlock fittings should never be used for steam applications. Liquid dynamics and the ability to vary boiling points by increasing temperature and pressure within [...] Continue reading

How to Prevent Hydraulic Hose Leaks

When working with hydraulics there is always a risk of hose leakage. This issue generates direct costs such as the oil lost to hose leaks, but also indirect safety risk costs, such as slip hazards, failed fittings under pressure and injection injuries. Leaking fittings can also affect machine performance, especially in clamping and load holding applications. In order to prevent hose leakage, there are four key factors that must be performed correctly.