Zach Blum
Sales Intern

Zach is back for his second summer at Brennan! His
responsibilities include targeting new OEM accounts from leads, conducting research, updating records and helping maintain client relationships via phone, email and meetings.

Several factors come into play when considering whether hydraulic fittings can be reused. The most crucial is the condition of the fitting. The fitting may appear in good condition, but it must be inspected before reuse.Look for wear, corrosion, the condition of the threads and any O-rings or seals for physical damage.

Did you know the city you live in uses equipment with hydraulic systems, like snowplows and fire trucks? Hydraulics are everywhere and are used for most important of resources.

Hydraulic fittings join hoses, pipes, manifolds and tubes in a hydraulic system. The male and female fittings, ports or pipe ends combine to make a connection. When properly fitted, these connections serve to allow an uninterruptible flow of hydraulic fluid while maintaining adequate system pressure. Engineers and maintenance personnel can maintain flow velocity, alter flow direction, line elevation and split flow using various fittings.  

Supply chains are essential to most enterprises and need to evolve to survive. However, inflationary pressures and the recessionary environment are not making it easy. Accessibility to goods and services is limited everywhere. Therefore, keeping up with the most recent advancements is crucial to stay ahead of and be ready to tackle supply chain risks and opportunities. 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) provides increased efficiencies, lower costs, better quality and more. This is the real game changer and will only progress as industries move into a new era of intelligent manufacturing and autonomous equipment.

The Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) have taken companies, industries and economies to a new level. These technologies have enabled more efficiency, requiring little to no human involvement. While IoT and AI are intertwined, AI has played a role in unlocking IoT’s potential and capabilities.  

Hydraulic fittings come in many sizes and styles. While NPT fittings (National Pipe Taper) are sometimes considered the most common thread style in the U.S. and Canada, others claim JIC (Joint Industry Council) SAE 37 fittings are the most popular in North America.Globally, the more practical metricthreads are the most prevalent, with DIN (Deutsche Industrial Norme) German style being the most frequently used. 

Push-to-Connect fittings are typically made of a glass reinforced thermoplastic or nickel-plated brass. They are commonly used with polyurethane or nylon tubing. However, some applications using brass Push-to-Connect may call for brass tubing and provide excellent leak-free and secure connections for gas, air or liquid flow line pneumatic applications. They are available in both Imperial and Metric sizes. Additionally, stainless steel Push-to-Connect fittings are used in special applications requiring increased durability, while providing good corrosion resistance. 

Brennan Industries is happy to announce the acquisition of SRM Industries of Houston, Texas including its RHINO family of products. 

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.