TPI November 2020

Products & developments

Products & developments

Eaton announces new Synflex Optimum thermoplastic hydraulic hoses and fittings

Power management company Eaton has announced the launch of the Synflex Optimum family of thermoplastic hydraulic hoses and fittings, designed to work together to improve hydraulic system performance, simplify assembly and optimise inventory. The Synflex Optimum system features high abrasion resistance and a wide range of pressures and is designed for demanding uses such as aerial lifts, agricultural and construction machinery, forestry equipment, car hauler trailers, lift trucks, marine environments, chemical plants and car wash systems. “Many manufacturers provide either hoses or fittings, leading to frustration for machine builders and end users,”

said Dimitar Atanasov, product manager, Fluid Conveyance, Eaton. “Optimising the hose and fitting to work together can result in longer hose assembly life and less equipment downtime. And because one fitting can be used across multiple hose styles, it is both easier to streamline inventory and assemble the system.” Eaton’s Synflex Optimum hoses are built to withstand extreme environmental conditions and high abrasion applications. Constructed with a new, innovative thermoplastic material, the hoses offer the low temperature and flexibility of polyester-lined hoses along with the chemical compatibility of nylon- lined hoses. Available with pressure ratings from 70 bar to 350 bar, the

hoses are a powerful component for heavy lifting and handling equipment. Eaton’s custom thermoforming process allows for hoses to be moulded into configurations that match the system design, resulting in tighter routing, faster machine building and optimised performance. The Synflex Optimum fittings, specifically designed to complement Synflex Optimum thermoplastic hydraulic hoses, feature a compact design and the fittings follow a one- piece design to reduce matching errors and assembly time while eliminating brazing-failure risks. Eaton www.eaton.com

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