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Mastering Hydraulic Hose Selection

Choosing the right hydraulic hoses is critical for system performance and safety. This article offers essential insights into hose selection, covering factors like pressure ratings, diameters, materials, and safety considerations, ensuring optimal functionality and risk mitigation.

Revolutionising Construction

Concrete construction has evolved significantly, impacting both equipment choices and operational strategies.

BKT unveils advanced mobility solutions at EXCON

The Off-highway tyre major is working towards building our nation.

Modern Demolition

Increased efficiency, increased safety and reduced need for skilled labour are among the many factors that drive the development of autonomous construction equipment.

Selecting the right hydraulic hose

Hoses typically become heavier for any given length, with added layers of reinforcing wire, as the working pressure requirement increases.

Connecting Machinery with Efficiency

Essential for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of construction machinery like excavators, loaders, bulldozers, cranes, etc., hydraulic hoses play a crucial role in various equipment.

BKT launches EARTHMAX crusher haul & EARTHMAX SR 34

Balkrishna Industries (BKT), the Indian multinational company and global player in the off-highway tyre market, has launched two ‘Made for India’ tyres under the sub-brand EARTHMAX namely the EARTHMAX crusher haul and EARTHMAX SR 34, dedicated to the Indian construction and mining sector.

BKT launches EARTHMAX crusher haul & EARTHMAX SR 34 at bauma

Made for India tyres premieres at bauma CONEXPO India 2023

BKT launches EARTHMAX Crusher Haul & EARTHMAX SR 34

Made for India tires were launched at at bauma CONEXPO India 2023

Mix it Up!

Tips for combining screen media for maximum efficiency.

Diamond Mowers’ new mulcher for mid-sized excavators

Two new mulching heads designed for mid-sized excavators and tractors were recently rolled out by Diamond Mowers.

BKT’s cutting-edge masterpieces for mining

BKT showcased its finest tyres for construction and earthmoving equipment namely the E4 EARTHMAX SR468 TL and L5 EARTHMAX SR53 TL. Along with the newly introduced rubber tracks for the compact track loaders.

Improving machine productivity

The demand for the hydraulic hose is estimated to grow at a substantial rate from the construction industry owing to the requirement of high operating pressure and maximum abrasion resistance to the equipment.

Packs a punch!

SLCM is expected to rise with the implementation of many new or stalled urban infrastructure projects.

OTR tyre market has bright prospect

India OTR tyre market stood at 11.2 million units in 2021 and forecasted to reach 15 million units by 2023. The market is likely to grow at a CAGR of 9.05 per cent in volume terms.

Gates launches MXT with XtraTuff Plus Cover

Gates introduces MEGASys™ MXT™ with XtraTuff™ Plus cover (MXT-XTP), a universally applicable hydraulic hose, featuring Gates' patent-pending wire-braid technology.

Indian Steel Association welcomes approval of PLI scheme

The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme is a scheme aimed at encouraging domestic manufacturing, substituting imports and finally boosting exports.

Improving performance

Hydraulic hoses and fittings play a vital role in the fluid power transmission in hydraulic equipment. Construction and mining equipment will continue to be a major growth driver for this segment.

Indian Steel Association welcomes approval of PLI scheme

The Indian Steel Association welcomes the cabinet approval of PLI Scheme

More options than ever

Attachments for construction equipment allow the base machine to do multiple tasks on a job site. There are several distinct types of heavy construction equipment, each with its own set of uses.

AJAX ARGO model’s mantra is ‘maximum productivity for your investment’

“AJAX ARGO Self-Loading Concrete Mixer (SLCM) delivers ‘Maximum Productivity for Your Investment’ says Ajay Aneja, Chief Marketing Officer, AJAX Engineering

OTR tyres on the move

With construction activities picking up and mining activities on a revival mode, the OTR tyre demand in the country is expected to grow in the coming years.

Wheel Loaders: Loaded with Opportunities

Wheel loader market in India is looking at the emerging opportunities after the fresh momentum that is going to prevail in the market post-COVID pandemic after the government’s pro infrastructure policy initiatives.

We promote domestic products suitable for applications: Saji Thomas

Gates believes in extending the boundaries of material science. Saji Thomas, General Manager, Product Line Management & Application Engineering - FP, Gates India, shares more on the product developments in the company and the market scenario.

OTR Tyre Market Insights

The OTR tyre industry in India is anticipated to exhibit significant growth by 2025, if the government targets to complete all the planned projects within the desired time frame, writes Karan Chechi.

Gates new hydraulic hose line

Gates has launched the MXG 4K in India, the next generation of premium hydraulics, offering a highly flexible, light weight and compact design for first fit, industrial and automotive replacement markets.

Gates introduces new hydraulic hose line at Excon 2019

We shall display new generation railway hoses

Semperit is one of the oldest rubber companies in the world with a multi-product portfolio. With four large state-of-the-art manufacturing units with a single global quality approach, Semperit offers reliable product range.

Puncture-proof tyres for severe-duty applications

Semi-solid industrial tyres and PU foam-filled tyres are puncture-proof tyres that help reduce total cost of ownership and cost per hour.

Keys to Fluid Power Transmission

The hose and fittings are key components in hydraulic equipment as they together act as a channel for transmission of fluid power in the system.

Zero leakage is a must requirement of all OEMs

Parker Hannifin India has a complete range of products to offer port to port solutions for all equipment.

OEMs are looking for more robust hoses

Eaton has a wide range of product offerings in fluid conveyance that meets the need for innovative products at optimised cost and NVH performance.

Hydraulic Hose and Fittings

Hydraulic systems are widely used in off-highway equipment when heavy force or torque is involved, such as lifting loads of several tonnes, crushing or pressing strong materials like rock and solid metals, and digging, lifting, and moving large amounts of earth.

Puncture-proof Tyres for Severe-Duty Applications

Tyres are the only connect between the vehicle and the terrain hence ensuring that tyres are reliable, safe, performance worthy any time and every time, is critical specially for severe duty applications such as construction, industrial plant, mining, recycling, scrap handling etc.

Hydraulic Hoses & Fittings

Hydraulic hose and fittings is one of the most important components in fluid power transmission. Selection of the right hose depends on various factors viz, operating pressure range, temperatures, abrasion resistance, and application and flow requirements. One should also consider the type of fluid conveyed and the application.

New Paradigm in Pipeline Trenching

A trencher can easily excavate in soil, hard rock condition or in permafrost and desert areas. Shantanu Sinha explains the advantages of using trenchers in large-scale pipeline excavation.

Lubrication| A Vital Cog

Lubricants are the lifeblood of engine and machinery. The purpose of lubrication is to prevent contact between the rolling elements or between the shaft and bearing. Lubricants are necessary, and are composed of the proper additives with defined viscosity. The correct lubricants to be used are determined by the speed and load carried.

Loader Tyres for OTR Applications

BKT has shaped an entire product range for OTR loaders. A tyre lineup conceived to face the challenges on the most differing terrains ? from snowy and icy surfaces to muddy and rocky ones at quarries and mines. A comprehensive range of products featuring extraordinary traction performance, strength, resistance and safety to safeguard operators at work and to significantly enhance driving comfort.

Puncture-proof Tyres for Severe Duty Applications

Rugged Engineered Solutions

Mobile equipment applications require solutions far more rugged and robust than a typical automation application.

Industry?s Take

In India, largely the coal produced is consumed locally, and not exported. Coal India is not able to reach their target of coal production. For higher production and for meeting the target, they need good machines.

Aligned with CE Growth

High pressure, large diameter and volumetric capacity hoses fitted with appropriately speced fittings and protection covering are key ingredients for heavy construction and mining machinery. Such hoses have endured extreme usage under adverse to poor operating cycles and environment.

Special Tyres for Sprayers

Standing heavy loads while being delicate on terrain and crops; reducing soil compaction and increasing driving comfort. These are the distinctive features of the special BKT tyres for sprayers.

Spline Shafts

Aar Kumar & Co manufactures, supplies, and trades a broad array of spline shafts. These shafts are manufactured following the OEM standards.

Braided Sleeves

Micron Cablecare is the distributer for Techflex, a leading braided sleeving brand of USA.

Solid Tyres for CE Applications

The zero-maintenance solid tyres are a sound investment for demanding applications such as construction, mining, port handling, recycling, steel making, solid waste management, scrap handling, etc

OTRs Rolling On

OTR tyre industry has evolved over the years because of the infrastructure development and the construction activities happening as a consequence. Off late, owing to Prime Minister?s vision of Make-in-India, the OTR tyres

Ways to Improve Life of Hose

UK Prasad sheds light on how to select the optimum hose assembly to obtain maximum life for an application. Often, one purchases a hose assembly for a hydraulic equipment or system only to experience a premature failure.

Agricultural implement tyres traction

Superking Manufacturers (Tyre) Pvt Ltd is engaged in offering widely appreciated and hugely demanded agricultural implement tyres traction. This tyre is a value-for-money product that guarantees optimum life and performance in normal applications.

High-Temperature Abrasion- Resistant Coating

Traditional coal tip burners are prone to wear due to exposure to high heat from furnace flame and erosion caused by coal particles in high velocity air stream. High levels of erosion lead to deformation of the coal burner tips that instantly and negatively impact the boiler efficiency.

Rising Expectations

Hose is an important part of a hydraulic system. Hydraulic hose provides a basic means for transporting fluid from one component to another. The flexibility of hose enables components to be positioned in the most efficient or convenient places, because the hose has the ability to bend around corners, through tight spaces, or across long distances.

Solid Tyres from Trident

Trident International specialises in the design, development and supply of solid industrial tyres for construction, quarrying, underground mining, port and material handling equipment.

Robot Cables

Igus (India) specialises in the manufacture of polymer bearings and motion plastic products. In the area of automation and robotics, the company is offering Chainflex Robot cables.

Maintenance Made Easy

RopeQ is a diagnostic tool that uses electromagnetic technology to assess the inner and outer wires and strands of a wire rope. This testing method achieves reliable, accurate and repetitive inspection results that ensure safe use and improve total lifecycle cost.

ROBOT CABLES

igus (India) specialises in the manufacture of polymer bearings and motion plastic products. In the area of automation and robotics, the company is offering Chainflex Robot cables.

We have significant breakthroughs in bearing technology

The Timken products and services have proved to be one of its kinds by helping customers with efficiency and solutions, and we definitely see a great potential for our products for the CE sector in the coming years,

We plan to grow with the industry

Solid tyres would present a good opportunity to grow. It was this thinking that got me into the manufacture of solid tyres, says Ramanik Patel, Proprietor, Affix Cold Tread Company, in an interview with Bhushan Mhapralkar. Excerpts of the interview.

We give client different options to fit their budget.

We have diversified our umbrella beyond trading of AR plates and are providing clients services like CNC plasma cutting, laser cutting, underwater CNC jet cutting, drilling and bending, and fabrication of wear parts, says Bhavesh Mehta, Managing Partner, Leomet Alloys Inc. Excerpts from the interview.

Dozco promises the outmost quality, reliability and timely after sales services

Dozco supplies hydraulic and rock breakers for excavators of any make from 2 tonne to 140 tonne. We also supply Pulverisers, to demolish concrete roofs, building and other geographical structures. Further, Dozco is also focused on the production of various types of chisels, the most important consumable of breakers.

The right wear plates solutions

Leomet is primarily engaged in importing, stocking and supplying wear plates, abrasion resistance plates, liner plates and all other type of wear parts.

S-valve technology

The S-valve technology allows pumping with higher concrete pressure to reach higher output at greater heights. At the same time, the wear and tear of an S-valve pump is lower and so the operation costs are considerably lower.

Innovative sealing solutions

Trelleborg has introduced a new and effective sealing solution. The Zurcon? U-Cup RU9 performs better than standard U-Cups. Trelleborg has used advanced sealing design to engineer the Zurcon U-Cup RU9 and in tests it has proved to have better performance than standard U-Cups.

Quippo Fleet Management

Quippo was a prime participant in the Equipment India Conference held on 14 and 15 September, 2012. During the conference, DK Sinha, National Head?Sales & Marketing, presented Quippo?s unique service model of Asset Maintenance and Management-Fleet Management.

Smart Maintenance Techniques

Konecranes introduces RopeQ and RailQ, smart maintenance techniques. Konecranes, the global leader in lifting industry, has developed RopeQ, a reliable and practical system that evaluates the working condition of wire ropes using advanced,

Shot Blasting Machines

Surface Finishing Equipment manufactures customised high production shot blasting machines for various applications. For heavy fabricated structures: A mega shot blasting machine having a 16-wheel station has been manufactured

The Specialist Tyre Supplier

Trident International specialises in the design, development and supply of industrial tyres for construction, quarrying, underground mining, port and material handling equipment.

NawaPactor

An ideal tertiary machine for concrete aggregates, manufactured sand, asphalt mixing, and road base materials. Nawapactor is a marvel of solid dynamics with high velocity impact crushing.

SRM400 and SRM500 Durable Nawa Cone

Nawa Engineers acquires technical knowhow and worldwide manufacturing rights of Duracone SRM cone crushers, from Durable Crushers Inc, USA.

Shot blasting machine for axle shaft

Surface Finishing Equipment Co has introduced customised high production shot-blasting machines for axle shaft. The machine houses special heavy- duty chain conveyor system having special hard fixtures for loading axles transversely.

Centennial Celebrations at Gates India

As Gates Corporation step into a new century of innovations, their centennial year was celebrated by the wholly-owned subsidiary Gates India.

Raex Solid Steel

Thanks to Raex wear-resistant steel, customers can make products that are significantly lighter and have better abrasion resistant properties than traditional structures. The Raex steels of Ruukki have been made for the most demanding of conditions, where steel structures are exposed to high abrasive wear and surface pressure.

Thermal spray from MEC

Entry of global players with advanced technologies created a bottleneck competition which subsequently created a high pressure on manufacturing firms to improve the quality of their products. Automotive is one of the industries which has gone through most vigorous developments under a concrete competition scenario.

SSAB Toolox at Steinexpo

With its Toolox line of products, SSAB was represented at the stand of Bergauer Regene?rierung GmbH. The productpresented by the manufacturer Ferro Umformtechnik, known as HR Tube? consists of pipeline elements of Toolox steel for heavy duty use involving frictional materials and high heat loads.

Solid Tyre Options for Skid Steers

Trident International, a star export house based in Pune, has developed a range of solid tyres especially for skid steer loaders.Pneumatic tyres that are fitted on skid steer loaders are inherently prone to punctures, damage and fast wear, due to the severe service conditions in which these machines are used.