Hydraulic Hose Swaging Machine

[Tractortech]

Now Then..
I recently had to repair a hose in a Claas rake arm. As hose replacement required the removal of the whole arm and with a well seized in pivot pin, I effected a rather agricultural temporary repair. We used to keep a few reusable fittings for such jobs but the outer part is pretty specific to the hose size which was 5/16 anyway so couldn't do that..
So,,,,,, there must be a pretty portable hand held device for swaging/crimping hoses while still on the machine. In my instance, there was only about 10-12" of hose which was still accessible.
I've looked at offerings from Vapormatic, Kramp and a few others, they all seem bulky and possibly heavy. I think a crimping head with a remote hand operated pump is the thing. However, I don't see the need for a machine to do ¼" up to 1".. ¼" to ½" would fix most agricultural machinery hoses.
We use the 2 piece system and have a good stock of all sizes but a 3 phase swaging machine isn't very portable..

 

[YELROM]

Claas 2800 oil pipe repair

Just pulled the rake out of the shed, gone to open it up and an oil pipe going from the main frame up into the box section arm that lifts the rotor has burst. The oil pipe fitting on the end of the ram is about 18" up inside the box section and there is not enough room to get a spanner in to...

thefarmingforum.co.uk

Is it same same oil pipe as in this thread above

 

[Tractortech]

Claas 2800 oil pipe repair

Just pulled the rake out of the shed, gone to open it up and an oil pipe going from the main frame up into the box section arm that lifts the rotor has burst. The oil pipe fitting on the end of the ram is about 18" up inside the box section and there is not enough room to get a spanner in to...

thefarmingforum.co.uk

Is it same same oil pipe as in this thread above

Pretty much so, yes. I looked at that technique as a possibility but we got another fix.
I'd still like a portable machine for this once a year emergency and an occasional on farm fix/installation..

 

[Richard Smyth]

GC16XD Mini Hydraulic Hose Crimper, Pump & Saw | Gates Australia

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www.gatesaustralia.com.au

this looks interesting

 

[Tractortech]

Interesting, compact crimping head, yes. Possibly expensive for occasional use, still bigger than needed having 1" capacity and I can't find much trace of uk availability,,

 

[axehandle]

we have this , very portable works great...

 

[bobk]

we have this , very portable works great...
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How cheap was that ?

 

[Tractortech]

I was thinking one with a remote pump would be better for doing the odd in situ hose repair

 

[Wombat]

https://ph.parker.com/gb/en/parkrimp-crimping-presses-europe

Parker Carry Crimp Equipment | UK branded tractor spares

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[bobk]

I can't understand why they are so expensive , only a motor and press .

 

[Blue.]

I converted my hand pump swager to an air powered hydraulic pump,I can power it with the tractor air brakes if needs be.

 

[bobk]

I converted my hand pump swager to an air powered hydraulic pump,I can power it with the tractor air brakes if needs be.

How much are hand pump ones ?

 

[axehandle]

I was thinking one with a remote pump would be better for doing the odd in situ hose repair

they do one with a remote pump ...

 

[axehandle]

How cheap was that ?

about 1200 quid with 3 sets of dies

 

[Tractortech]

about 1200 quid with 3 sets of dies

Any idea where from?? (Apologies if you've mentioned where already)

 

[oilcan]

Now Then..
I recently had to repair a hose in a Claas rake arm. As hose replacement required the removal of the whole arm and with a well seized in pivot pin, I effected a rather agricultural temporary repair. We used to keep a few reusable fittings for such jobs but the outer part is pretty specific to the hose size which was 5/16 anyway so couldn't do that..
So,,,,,, there must be a pretty portable hand held device for swaging/crimping hoses while still on the machine. In my instance, there was only about 10-12" of hose which was still accessible.
I've looked at offerings from Vapormatic, Kramp and a few others, they all seem bulky and possibly heavy. I think a crimping head with a remote hand operated pump is the thing. However, I don't see the need for a machine to do ¼" up to 1".. ¼" to ½" would fix most agricultural machinery hoses.
We use the 2 piece system and have a good stock of all sizes but a 3 phase swaging machine isn't very portable..

Have a look at the Hydralok Compak ,does pallet swage fittings 1/4 to half inch .Were around £700,make £500 second hand.

 

[Richard Smyth]

Interesting, compact crimping head, yes. Possibly expensive for occasional use, still bigger than needed having 1" capacity and I can't find much trace of uk availability,,

I believe the head can be bought by itself and use with any porta power type pump

 

[axehandle]

Any idea where from?? (Apologies if you've mentioned where already)

i live in sweden so you wont want to be buying one here ,
here is the website https://finnpower.fi

 

[quattro]

I’ve got a Bannerman with hand pump and also a air operated pump for crimped and a press

 

[Massey Ferguson 6480]

https://ph.parker.com/gb/en/parkrimp-crimping-presses-europe

Parker Carry Crimp Equipment | UK branded tractor spares

Buy Parker Carry Crimp Equipment and a massive range of tractor replacement spare parts & accessories. Fast UK and worldwide delivery.

www.malpasonline.co.uk

That ones fairly handy for fixing pipes whilst still on machine.