Fluid Power Journal

Checked: Avoiding Hydraulic Hose Disasters

By Mike Rutan, Product Development Manager, PIRTEK USA. For essential businesses everywhere, equipment is their lifeline. If one piece isn’t working, it can …

Signs of the Times: Expanding Hydraulic Hose Performance Metrics

By Cindy Cookson, VP Hydraulics Global Product Line Management, Gates At one time, it may have been common to ask about a hose’s rating. The answer might be …

PIRTEK Grand Prairie Becomes Fourth Location in Dallas-Fort Worth Area

Owner of successful Australian PIRTEK franchise moves to Texas to tap into diverse economic opportunities The owner of a thriving PIRTEK franchise in Australia …

Hydraulic Hose Maintenance

Hoses are aligned and secured to achieve maximum possible performance. The pressure rating and quality of a hose can be used to predict its service life. Not …