What effect do you think competition from foreign companies and suppliers will have on the U.S. fluid power industry?
Mass loss of domestic manufacturing of components 30%
Consolidation into multinational companies 22%
Gradual decrease in U.S. market share 18%
More visibility for fluid power as a design choice 14%
Spurring of more R&D 13%
No effect 3%
Hose and couplings
Teflon hose features reinforced stainless steel braid with white extruded
inner tube. It withstands temperatures
from –65° to 450°F, and resists corrosive fluids and vibration. It is available
in diameters from 3∕16- to 1-in. ID and 0.312- to 1.135-in. OD. It is rated for
pressure to 3000 psi with minimum
burst pressure to 12,000 psi. Skiving is not required. Nine different
couplings are available including JIC
female 45° swivel in 21 different sizes,
90° and 45° tube swivel styles, and Oface seal versions.
Kurt Hydraulics, (866) 257-7995, www.kurthydraulics.com
