PRODUCT PROFILE
Although the ingredients that make up this synthetic
rubber cover are proprietary, the ultra high molecular
weight polyethylene is similar to Teflon in that it
makes the hose slicker, able to slide over rough ground
and piles, and holds up much better to wear and tear.
It is resistant to oil, minerals, esters, vegetable and
glycol-based fluids and all sorts of weather, allowing it to
last longer in the harsh conditions that come with pile
driving. The Piledriver Series Hose is ideal for vibratory
hammers, hydraulic impact hammers, drills and
hydraulic trips – any piece of construction equipment
that uses hydraulic hoses.
“We’ve sold high abrasion covers to pile driving
companies in the past, but we wanted to come up
with a branded product specifically for the pile driving
industry,” said Allison. “We want to create that brand
recognition in the marketplace.”
Merritt says that when a pile driving project needs
lower negative temperature hoses, Pacific Rubber can
supply the right product. “We have the ability to build
Arctic grade hose bundles that go to minus 40 or even
lower operating temperatures. We’ve also done some
projects where we create heat blankets for the hose
and hammer.”
Designed specifically for the pile driving industry,
this high pressure, abrasion-resistant hose is essentially
plug and play using the Joint Industry Council
(JIC) thread that is standard throughout the industry.
“When it comes to attaching the JIC swivel nut to the
coupling, there are a lot of products out there now that
are European in design and manufacturing and use a
thrust pin,” said Merritt. “But with vibratory hammers,
this can be a terrible safety hazard as that pin can break
or back out. What we have on our hose line is a one-piece
fitting with a fully crimped-on nut that has no chance of
coming undone in operation.”
Ready-made 50-foot assemblies with JIC fittings are
kept in stock, immediately available to bundle or ship.
“It’s important to us to have stock and quantity on hand,”
said Merritt. “We have hoses cut and ready for when a
customer calls so that we can typically turn something
around in short order. We’ve been shipping hoses into
Canada for many years and are very familiar with the
markets, shipping and the customs process.”
The Piledriver Series Hose with Warthog Cover is
the newest development at Pacific Rubber, Inc., to
target the needs of the pile driving industry by providing
a quality hose that delivers high performance at an
affordable price.
“Without the high abrasion
cover, many hoses on the
market just don’t hold up
as well.”
– Jeff Allison, Pacific Rubber, Inc.
COURTESY OF MIKE MERRITT
COURTESY OF MIKE MERRITT
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