Kurt Workholding offers a complete line of high-density CarvLock® workholding towers for precision machining with eight or twelve clamping stations in both manual and hydraulic models. Equipped with easily changeable jaws, these Kurt towers provide maximum setup flexibility and fast changeover between jobs. Kurt’s complete line of CarvLock tower system options allows manufactures to configure…
Floor Mounted and Freestanding Stainless Steel Enclosures
Hammond Manufacturing offers a number of versions of floor mounted and freestanding stainless steel enclosures designed to house electrical, electronic, hydraulic or pneumatic controls and instruments. The units will typically be installed in oil and gas facilities, water treatment plants, food manufacturing plants, pharmaceutical production and other industries where equipment may be hosed down or…
Non-spill Quick Disconnect Couplings
Non-spill couplings enable leak-free connection and disconnection of critical fluid lines in liquid cooled servers, chillers and other electronic systems, without the risk of drips or spills. Available for tubing ID ranges from 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) to ¾ in. (19.0 mm), plastic and metal connectors alleviate concerns inherent in handling fluids in the vicinity…
Integrity Sealing for Hydrogen and CNG Fuel Systems
Seal-Lok™ fittings and adapters create reliable, leak-free connections for hydrogen and compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel storage and delivery systems. They suit alternative fuel service cars, trucks, buses and filling stations. Seal-Lok with H2 technology is for highpressure hydrogen systems. The H2 stud and port is interchangeable with standard SAE J1926 fittings and allows full…
Reid Supply to Exhibit at ConExpo in Las Vegas
Reid Supply Company will be exhibiting at ConExpo beginning March 22nd through March 26th in Las Vegas. Reid Supply will be showcasing their most popular safety and industrial products geared toward the Manufacturing and Transportation Construction industries. “We are very excited to be a part of this huge event,” says Greg Palmer, Director of Marketing…
Trelleborg announces breakthrough in PTFE based hydraulic sealing technology
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has developed Turcon® M12, a PTFE based sealing material whose performance is unrivalled against key hydraulic sealing characteristics such as friction, wear and high-pressure operation. Extensive testing has shown that Turcon® M12 is resistant to virtually all media, including a broad range of lubricants, and has outstanding wear resistance and friction characteristics.…
Time Honored Profession Updates to Modern Times with Latest Technologies
Modern-day tractors rely heavily on hydraulics. These are used to ensure a constant plowing depth, compensating for load differences, bundling hay bales and even positioning the vehicle as it works its way up and down the field. Each hydraulic device requires its own processor. In the search for a robust yet compact electronic control unit,…
Eliminate Fluid Holdup
Designed for fluid systems where cleanliness is paramount and entrapment areas must be minimized, the TS series biopharm fittings virtually eliminate fluid holdup at connection points. The fittings maintain a boreline seal, coupled with a metal-to-metal stop to improve drainage and cleanliness. The design of the fittings resolves problems faced when using conventional ISO 2852-style…
Hydraulic Replacement Seals from ExpresSeal®
ExpresSeal‚® can replace your existing hydraulic or pneumatic seal with near replicas or replacements of the original manufacturer seal in 24-48 hours. Popular materials include Polyurethane, Buna, EPDM, Viton, HNBR, Teflon, filled-Teflon, Silicone and engineered plastics (special compounds are available). As the fastest way to get the seal you need, ExpresSeal‚® delivers off-the-shelf solutions from…
Hydraulic Cylinders Under Pressure
Today’s applications require that cylinders be pushed to move faster, use higher pressures, or last longer than ever before. In addition, they are expected to run with higher efficiency and minimal leakage. These conditions mandate that sealing systems work with optimum effectiveness. Matching the required sealing solution to cylinder demands is a straightforward process. First,…