Mining is one of the most dangerous occupational activities in the world. In fact, Mining Digital says mining has the highest level of injuries and death compared to other industries and lists several reasons for this, including: Stress and fatigue Vibration from drilling equipment leads to fatigue, headaches and loss of balance Excessive noise leads…
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Tired of your heavy equipment unexpectedly going offline and causing expensive delays and repairs? For construction, mining and agricultural operations, your heavy equipment is the lifeblood of your operation. If your equipment isn’t working, neither are you. Instead of spending good money after bad on costly repairs, have you thought about getting to the real…
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Hydraulic hoses on heavy equipment like bulldozers and excavators are exposed to harsh conditions, vibration, extreme cold or heat, chemicals and repeated strain (to name a few). When the hoses and fittings on that equipment aren’t routinely examined for wear and tear, your operation runs the risk of equipment failure. The mess, environmental damage, fines…
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For high-yield and high-production applications like agriculture or farming, you demand tough and durable industrial hoses that withstand harsh environmental conditions. Industrial hoses are an integral part of many equipment systems but tend to receive the least consideration compared to other important components. The truth is, a worn-out hose can be just as problematic as…
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Want to design a more reliable hydraulic hose assembly? Choosing the right components at the start ensures a secure and leak-free hydraulic connection. You may not realize this, but making sure the threads and material of your adapters and fittings match is just as important as selecting the right hose for your application. Let’s talk…
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Engineered fluid transfer couplings are devices used to connect and transfer fluids between different components. They are vital in providing a secure and leak-proof connection while still allowing for efficient disconnection when necessary. A major function of engineered fluid transfer couplings is to prevent accidental disconnection, depressurization and fluid release during operation or during pull-away…
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Hose failure is expensive. A failed hose line can halt operations, resulting in lost productivity, wasted material and the potential for costly environmental fines. Not only that but failed hose assemblies can cause injury, illness or death to employees and other passersby. Why do hoses typically fail? The top reasons why both industrial and hydraulic…
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“At CK Power, we believe quality is the absolute highest standard. I cannot think of any time that Superior has failed us. Eric and Superior do a great job with quality, speed and cost.” — Jeff McSorley, Product Control Manager at CK Power. Business Need Founded in 1929, CK Power is a family-owned business with…
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Missouri is home to countless rock quarries and coal mines as well as strip and underground mines and the businesses that operate in this space require specialized hydraulic and industrial hose solutions. You need a partner you can trust. We understand the supply needs of our mining customers in the Greater St. Louis region and…
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Moving from a Parker or Gates hydraulic hose set-up to Danfoss (formerly Eaton)? Need a safe and effective way to make the transition? Unlike field attachable fittings that only require a wrench and a vise, permanent crimp fittings for heavy-duty applications require a crimping machine to attach the hose to the fitting. If you are…
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