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%
Flared fitting seals
Leak-free seals fit flared fittings of 30°, 37°, and 45°. They
are rated for –65° to 1200° F and available in 304 and 316
stainless steel and copper for use with all hydraulic fluids.
Sealing rings compress when tightened, maintaining faces’
compression during load and temperature cycles and external
vibrations. They are stamped in all 37° sizes, from 316
thru 2 in. and 45° seals are available in …- thru -in. sizes.
Flaretite Inc., (810) 750-4140, www.flaretite.com
