Hydraulic adapters join conductors such as hoses, pipes and tubes in a hydraulic system. Most hydraulic adapters have a male and female component that join together to form a link. These couplings help contain and direct the flow of hydraulic fluid in the conductor, preventing leaks and maintaining pressure. Different adapters allow designers to change the flow direction, lift the lines or split the flow. Crimping is the most common method of assembling hoses and connections. Once the crimp specifications have been verified for the specific hose and fitting, a crimp machine is adjusted to the appropriate crimp diameter setting. The next step is to lubricate the fitting, place it at the end of the hose and then place it in the crimp machine.
Some companies, Parker for example, offer the anti-drift option on their hoses. Bypass refers to a process where part of the hose cover or even the inner tube is removed before one end of the hose is connected. Non-slip hoses do not require this step. Many prefer non-trimming options because it makes hose assembly faster and reduces the risk of damage to the hose during crimping.
Fitting geometries include crosses, plugs, elbows and more. It is important to pay attention when identifying the joint wires. Often, connections from one standard appear to be threaded into another standard port, but do not have enough engagement to be secure. Also, most fittings are brand specific for certain hoses and may not work with other brands. Although the dimensions of the fitting generally match the size of the conductor, there may still be variation in the fitting options for a pipe or tube size.
Hydraulic adapters are made from many different materials, including stainless steel, brass, plastic and more. Not always but often hydraulic adapters match the conductor material used in a system. This variety of materials creates hydraulic adapters with a wide range of performance features. Most hydraulic adapters have designated pressure and temperature ratings as well as defined size and dimension standards.
To meet the requirements of our customers’ different structures and organizations, Parker Legris offers a wide variety of ordering facilities. Customers can decide on the best solution for their context in terms of cost, efficiency and speed: EDI ordering via parkerlegris.com (simple data entry or copy/paste from Excel), by email, or using more methods traditional services (post, fax and telephone).
Tecnoar is the representative of Parker Legris in Porto, Portugal.
