We all know what a hydraulic fitting is, and we sometimes refer to them as hydraulic couplers. However, the term hydraulic coupler usually refers to quick connect fittings. 

Hydraulic hoses are made of reinforced rubber or thermoplastic and used to transport fluid in a fluid power system. They are typically reinforced with layers of braded wire to withstand the pressure in a hydraulic system. 

“Open the pod bay doors HAL!” "I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that." In the classic 1968 movie 2001: A Space Odyssey, astronaut Dave Bowman asked the eerie supercomputer HAL to open the ship's pod bay doors and let him back inside. HAL refused, showing us to be careful of artificial intelligence evolving beyond human’s ability to control it. 

Hydraulic fluid power is created as the pump pushes fluid through the system. The fluid is routed through valves that direct the flow and relieve pressure when required. The fluid actuates the cylinder, resulting in hydraulic energy converting into mechanical energy. 
This begs the question: Does a hydraulic pump create pressure or flow?  

Hybrid construction machinery (HCM) and earth moving equipment technology are essential and effective solutions for the global environmental impact of pollution and impending energy shortages. The primary feature of HCM is the drive system which comprise multiple independent drives that work concurrently. 

John Deere is the world's largest producer of agricultural and turf equipment, as well as a leading manufacturer of heavy equipment, forestry machinery, diesel engines and drivetrains. Despite ongoing supply chain challenges and a softening economy, the company rebounded from $35.54 billion in 2020 to $52.58 billion in 2022, the strongest year to-date. 

Occupations in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields are more accessible to women than ever before.  Not too long ago, the STEM fields looked vastly different. Women were frequently passed over for jobs and were denied the same respect as their male contemporaries and research partners. 

When a supplier ships the wrong product or short ships your order, there is a cost in freight and time to correct the issue. It can also lead to very costly extended downtime for the end user. 

We often think our hydraulic hose is leaking because it’s defective or there’s a crack in the line. Both situations are possible, but not as frequent as using the wrong hydraulic fitting type or installing them incorrectly. Plus, if there’s a missing or damaged O-ring, or if the fitting is over/under-torqued, the seal will not align properly. If the fitting is not torqued correctly, the threads can be damaged-- which is even worse, as damaged threads will definitely leak. 

You may have heard that Brennan will be attending ConExpo in Las Vegas next month.

However, you may not know that if you stop by the Brennan booth, you can also learn more about Hose Box!

 

Hose Box has been a work in progress for four years, focusing on meeting customers where they are and avoiding downtime by offering sets of pre-made hoses and fittings in a waterproof, dustproof, durable case.

Most industrial piping systems use different types of thread styles depending on various factors. National Pipe Thread (NPT) and British Standard Pipe (BSP) are predominant in the western hemisphere. These standards signify the types of thread styles that connect and seal the fittings. 

Properly sealing a hydraulic fitting is crucial during assembly. Over-tightening can damage the seal, stripping threads or crushing an O-ring, causing the fitting to crack.