What happened to Aeroquip?
1997 — Company changes its name to Aeroquip-Vickers Inc. 1999 — Company is sold to Cleveland-based Eaton Corp. for $1.7 billion. It currently employs about 600 people in Jackson.
Who makes Aeroquip?
Eaton’s
In operation for over 65 years, Eaton’s Aeroquip® name represents quality and innovation in the hydraulics industry. Eaton offers Aeroquip hose, fittings, adapters, couplings and fluid connectors for all pressures in industrial, aerospace and automotive applications.
Where are Aeroquip fittings made?
the USA
100% of our hose is made in the USA and all of our fittings and adapters are distributed from our warehouse in Van Wert, OH. Aeroquip is the professional’s choice and is the only company that manufacturers their own hose and fittings. Engineered.
What is Hydraulic hose?
A hydraulic hose conveys hydraulic fluid to or between hydraulic components. Components include valves, tools, and actuators. Hydraulic hose is usually flexible and reinforced. Hose is often made up of several layers of reinforcement. This is necessary because hydraulic systems operate at high pressures.
ARE AN fittings reusable?
The good news is that fitting designs have improved significantly over time, making it easier to assemble and reassemble most connections and conduct routine maintenance without increasing the risk of leak paths. There are two common types of fittings, however, that generally rank poor for reusability.
ARE AN fittings one time use?
SharkBite fittings are reusable. Keep in mind that each time you use one on plastic pipe, the pipe may get scratched. If the scratches are deep enough, the pipe will bypass the seal inside of the fitting and create a leak. So yes, they’re reusable, but reuse them with caution.
Why are an fittings red and blue?
It is a US military-derived specification that dates back to World War II and stems from a joint standard agreed upon by the Army and Navy, hence AN. The Army-Navy involvement is also the origin of the red/blue color combination that was traditionally used in the anodized finishing process.
What thread are hydraulic fittings?
From the hydraulic catalog, the fitting can be identified as a NPTF/ MALE/SWIVEL. The -6 fitting has 3/8-18 threads, which can be identified using the calipers, thread gauge and the following tables. There are five basic fitting standards. They are identified as North American, British, French, German and Japanese.
Who are the stocking distributors of Aeroquip products?
Monroe Aerospace is a stocking distributor of Aerospace and Mil-Spec hardware. We have an extensive inventory of aeroquip products. Every part that we sell is in Factory new (FN) condition and we provide our company’s certificate of conformance for all parts on every order. See below for our products.
When did Aeroquip Corporation become an aerospace company?
Aeroquip pursued domestic as well as overseas expansion during the 1970s. In 1974, the company acquired the Gustin-Bacon Group, a manufacturer of pipe joints, from Certain-teed Products Corporation and made it a division. Aeroquip created the Aerospace division one year later.
Why are Aeroquip Performance Products so important to Eaton?
Manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe allows Eaton to offer Aeroquip products on demand to keep its customers up and running around the clock. For more than 60 years Aeroquip Performance Products has been the number one choice of racing enthusiasts around the world.
What kind of fittings does aerospace fittings make?
Aerospace Fittings is a leading international manufacturer and supplier of hydraulic and pneumatic fittings, specializing in short runs, quick turn arounds, and specials. Aerospace Fittings carries a large inventory of AS series, MS series, AN series, PA series, and special fittings.