Hydraulic Hose End Fittings: Materials, Types, and Selection Factors
Dec 27th 2022
Hydraulic hose end fittings turn a length of hose into a usable assembly. They connect the hose to ports, adapters, valves, tools, and
How Hydraulic Hose Fittings Are Crimped Correctly
Dec 21st 2022
Crimping a hydraulic hose fitting is a controlled assembly process. The hose, fitting, ferrule, crimp die, and crimp diameter have to m
STAMPED Hose Selection: Seven Details That Define a Hydraulic Assembly
Oct 27th 2022
STAMPED is a practical way to collect the information needed for hydraulic hose selection. The acronym stands for Size, Temperature, Ap
Hydraulic Hose End Fitting Types and Where They Fit
Oct 4th 2022
Hydraulic hose end fittings connect the hose to equipment, valves, tools, and other components. The fitting style affects pressure capa
Four Tube Fitting Styles from Low to High Pressure
HGW Hydraulics on Jul 6th 2022
Instrumentation and fluid control systems use fittings, valves, and tubing to transfer, measure, and control flow, pressure, and temper
One-Piece vs Two-Piece Hydraulic Hose Fittings
HGW Hydraulics on May 25th 2022
Hydraulic hose fittings have to match the hose, pressure, routing, and service conditions of the system. One common decision is whether
Skived vs Non-Skived Hydraulic Hose Assemblies
HGW Hydraulics on May 17th 2022
Hydraulic hose assembly preparation can be skived or non-skived. The correct choice depends on the hose construction, fitting design, p
Selecting ORFS Fittings by Application, Pressure, and Temperature
HGW Hydraulics on Apr 5th 2022
System design is the first step in leak prevention. ORFS fittings are often a strong choice for hydraulic systems, and in some applicat
ORFS Fitting Assembly: Four Wet-Torque Steps
HGW Hydraulics on Mar 23rd 2022
Correct ORFS fitting assembly is important because the connection relies on a clean O-ring face seal and controlled clamping load. Fiel
Hydraulic Hose Color Codes, Ferrules, and Skiving Basics
HGW Hydraulics on Jan 11th 2022
Hydraulic hose is central to many systems, from mobile equipment to machinery that lifts, pushes, steers, or actuates heavy loads. The