Fedwrench
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I received an email today saying that all Tekton air hoses are 15% off until 10/2/22 or while supplies last because, Tekton is no longer selling air hoses 10/2/2022.
NO MORE TEKTON AIR HOSES
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It's not the end of the world. There are other similar USA made air hoses available from other brands. Oddly enough GRIP is one of them.
DerekV
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Eh, not that upsetting TBH
KnurledNut
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$33 shipped is a good price on a 50 ft 3/8 USA hose.
I never knew Tekton sold air hoses. Were they actually really good or is this more of a notification of the sale?
I pretty much never use my air tools anymore. Now that I have a hose ferrule crimper, from now on I'm just gonna buy bulk hose & make whatever I need myself.
I pretty much never use my air tools anymore. Now that I have a hose ferrule crimper, from now on I'm just gonna buy bulk hose & make whatever I need myself.
dnschmidt
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I like Flexzilla (I like the color). Hell, I didn't even know that Tekton sold air hoses.
KnurledNut
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Yeah, IIRC hoses were one of their first USA offerings.
How is that possible with 3500 posts on here in the last year?
I have a couple Tekton hoses, they're good...but also nothing special. Though less choice/competition is never good for the consumer.
southalabama
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Was watching a Larson Farms video on YouTube. He said they’d installed the reels and hoses throughout their shop which is massive. They’ve had problems with the hoses. Said the junk. They blow out. Don’t buy them. He was replacing with flexilla in the video.
southalabama
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At 5:55 mark
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I have the Flexzilla hose. One of the ends blew out within 2 years of use. The only feature that makes the Flexzilla hose better is that you can do a quick field repair. The fittings/crimped parts are going to be weak points either way.
It's crazy people are saying it's no big deal. Tekton had actually become my go to place for air hoses. One place that sold 3/8" and 1/2" hoses as well as whips of various lengths with good fittings for decent prices and free shipping. They are also sold through various other online outlets.
Just recently I picked up a few 1/2" x 3' lead in hoses for a project and they were just over $15 each. I remember looking at the equivalent Continental hoses at Grainger and they were twice that, and almost as much at Zoro.
I would love to make my own hoses but does anyone sell a crimper that will do both 3/8" and 1/2" hose, fittings?
Just recently I picked up a few 1/2" x 3' lead in hoses for a project and they were just over $15 each. I remember looking at the equivalent Continental hoses at Grainger and they were twice that, and almost as much at Zoro.
I would love to make my own hoses but does anyone sell a crimper that will do both 3/8" and 1/2" hose, fittings?
I haven't actually needed to use mine yet, I bought it right after paying a local shop more than I wanted to crimp on new ferrules that I needed. For replacing 4 ferrules I paid a third of what the crimper cost me (AWD) so I'm happy to have bought the crimper even though I might not use it a whole lot.
Largest die on mine looks like it's for 3/8" hose. But they do sell 13/16" dies for 1/2" hose as well as 3/4" dies. Not sure if different brand crimpers are available stock with the larger dies.
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Goosedowner
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We use all screw in fitting where I work, it's a big forge shop/ machine shop and we use a **** load if air hoses. Only tools you need are 2 adjustable wrenches or a vice and one wrench..
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Every decision has a reason.
I assume with the cordless surge/dominance Tekton’s air hose market and sales have shrunk to the point that disco’ing that product set makes sense.
I assume with the cordless surge/dominance Tekton’s air hose market and sales have shrunk to the point that disco’ing that product set makes sense.
Thanks. Will the crimper accept the larger dies?I haven't actually needed to use mine yet, I bought it right after paying a local shop more than I wanted to crimp on new ferrules that I needed. For replacing 4 ferrules I paid a third of what the crimper cost me (AWD) so I'm happy to have bought the crimper even though I might not use it a whole lot.
Largest die on mine looks like it's for 3/8" hose. But they do sell 13/16" dies for 1/2" hose as well as 3/4" dies. Not sure if different brand crimpers are available stock with the larger dies.
Edit: Okay, so it looks like I would need this: Dixon 860 Large Hose Crimper, For Crimping 1/2" to 1" ID hoses https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00835VV7U/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Along with this
ixon Valve 861-24 Large Hose Crimper Die, 3/4" Capacity https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DE7D5HG/?tag=atomicindus08-20And this
ixon Valve 861-26 Large Hose Crimper Die, 13/16" Capacity https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DE7D1IY/?tag=atomicindus08-20To handle 3/8 and 1/2 hoses.
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I have a Tekton reel/hose setup that serves me well. Pretty much the same as a whole bunch of others. They warranted the hose for me when I asked if they had end replacement kits. Brand new hose two days later. Say what you will about their tools. Love them or hate them but it's pretty hard to find fault with their customer service.
According to Dixon yes. Mine is Amflo and also has the same p/n as the Dixon. These are sold under various brand names & differ in price.Thanks. Will the crimper accept the larger dies?
Edit: Okay, so it looks like I would need this: Dixon 860 Large Hose Crimper, For Crimping 1/2" to 1" ID hoses https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00835VV7U/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Along with this
And this
To handle 3/8 and 1/2 hoses.
https://dixonvalve.com/en/products/small-hose-crimper-die
https://hosewarehouse.com/products/856-9-dixon-replacement-die-for-855-series-crimper-812-bore
Several years ago there was a guy on this site that claimed Tekton made their own air hose, in their own factory. He also claimed that Tekton was the actual manufacturer of "made in USA" air hose sold by Goodyear. Yes, you read that right..... he claimed Tekton was manufacturing air hose FOR Goodyear. lol. I explained to him that Goodyear Rubber Products was a large rubber hose (of all types) manufacturer and that it was most likely the other way around.... Goodyear was making air hose FOR Tekton. lol.
I'm pretty sure Tekton doesn't actually make ANYTHING themselves.
Don't get me wrong, I like the Tekton stuf that I've purchased from them in the recent past and I'm sure their USA air hose is/was good stuff.
I'm pretty sure Tekton doesn't actually make ANYTHING themselves.
Don't get me wrong, I like the Tekton stuf that I've purchased from them in the recent past and I'm sure their USA air hose is/was good stuff.
dr_clyde
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Meh. No big loss as far as I'm concerned. Tekton is pretty far down the list for hoses for me. I don't have one, but I'd have to be pretty desperate to get a Tekton hose over name brands in the hose world. Frankly, I'd probably not notice if Tekton disappeared entirely. I can't think of a single thing from them I'd have over another brand.
I run Parker Push-Lok Plus for most of my air lines, and it is far and away my favorite hose. I just have them made to whatever length I need at the local fluidpower shop. I have some Goodyear hoses as well, but I'd be hard pressed to give up the Parker hose for another brand at this point. The Parker hose is flexible, oil resistant, and priced fair. The push in fittings are SO much less bulky and in the way than a crimped fitting. Plus they don't cut into the hose over time like the crimped ones do. I've had hoses cut themselves apart over the years from the crimp alone.
I get them made up in 10 and 25 foot lengths, and keep a couple new ones in the stock cabinet for when we need a spare or add a machine or something.
I run Parker Push-Lok Plus for most of my air lines, and it is far and away my favorite hose. I just have them made to whatever length I need at the local fluidpower shop. I have some Goodyear hoses as well, but I'd be hard pressed to give up the Parker hose for another brand at this point. The Parker hose is flexible, oil resistant, and priced fair. The push in fittings are SO much less bulky and in the way than a crimped fitting. Plus they don't cut into the hose over time like the crimped ones do. I've had hoses cut themselves apart over the years from the crimp alone.
I get them made up in 10 and 25 foot lengths, and keep a couple new ones in the stock cabinet for when we need a spare or add a machine or something.
re the crimpers, I have 1 like that and I believe the larger dies are the same thickness but wider so the crimper needs a shim to accept the wider dies.
That's good to know. Are your larger capacity dies for the 855 model or for the larger 860 model?
Also, if your dies are for the 855 crimper, how are the ends? Are they flat (to be used at the end) or do they have a radius on the end for some other size (like the dies in between). I can't find any pictures of the actual 3/4" & 13/16" dies. I suppose they would work either way but I'm curious how it would affect the configuration for the other die sizes.
Also, if your dies are for the 855 crimper, how are the ends? Are they flat (to be used at the end) or do they have a radius on the end for some other size (like the dies in between). I can't find any pictures of the actual 3/4" & 13/16" dies. I suppose they would work either way but I'm curious how it would affect the configuration for the other die sizes.
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oldmachinenut
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I have the Milton crimper (1626) that looks identical to yours. I bought the large dies for 1/2” hose and the small 7/16” dies on Amazon. Amazon has the large Milton ferrules for the 1/2” hose for $ .73 for 10, free shipping and the 1/2”Milton hose barbs areI haven't actually needed to use mine yet, I bought it right after paying a local shop more than I wanted to crimp on new ferrules that I needed. For replacing 4 ferrules I paid a third of what the crimper cost me (AWD) so I'm happy to have bought the crimper even though I might not use it a whole lot.
Largest die on mine looks like it's for 3/8" hose. But they do sell 13/16" dies for 1/2" hose as well as 3/4" dies. Not sure if different brand crimpers are available stock with the larger dies.
Cheaper also.
welder4956
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I received an email today saying that all Tekton air hoses are 15% off until 10/2/22 or while supplies last because, Tekton is no longer selling air hoses 10/2/2022.
Thanks for the heads up. I just ordered four 10 ft. lead-in hoses that I have been needing.
Yeah I'm pretty sure they're all the same or similar except the large hose model by Dixon. Could you answer what I'm curious about in post #24 or better yet take a picture of your larger dies for 1/2" hose?
Yep I'm already stocked up on ferrules for most of the sizes I normally use. The most common size I need was pretty cheap from Amazon for Milton, $1.26 for 10, I bought like 6 boxes. The other size was much more expensive but I found a 50 pack of Interstate Pneumatic from AWD. I'm not currently using any 1/2" hoses so I haven't bought ferrules in that size.
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The pic of the bag won’t attach the part number is 1626-2
oldmachinenut
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Thank you! I'm curious about the ends. Are they for some other size (do they have grooves) or do they serve no purpose?
Also are they stamped with the size on the other side like how my dies are in post #15?
I really wish all websites would actually post pictures of what they are actually selling!
Been on here for ~10 years.
toyotadriver
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I have 3 air hose reels mounted to the ceiling. They are just reels from Harbor Freight. The hoses on them were junk. By the second hose reel, I installed it and immediately replaced the hose. I have a Flexzilla hose on one and SmartFlex hoses on the other two. I prefer the SmartFlex hoses over the Flexzilla. Apparently both hoses are made by the same company. The Flexzilla hose expands quite a bit on the reel. I think the SmartFlex hoses are more durable.
I was told they are the same crimper when I was researching several years back. the difference was the height of the channel. the larger one definitely has spacers that are visible. I never did follow up on it . there is a diagram on ebay with some dimensions of the larger crimper. mine's not handy but I am guessing the footprint is what's shown on here https://www.ebay.com/itm/1952817048...+QT0ud+M/PUXw3SUlzVfdO46o=|tkp:Bk9SR7rh1q7lYA
RedneckWelder
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We love Flexzilla hoses for the lightness but they always blow off the ends. In fact the replacement ends would stay on longer than the factory crimped on ends but still came apart eventually.
Maxcustody
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Interesting to hear about the flexzilla hoses………..I hope mine last.
RedneckWelder
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You should receive better longevity in a home shop situation just beware. Pick up some of the repair ends and splices from Flexzilla (no special tools). Inspect your factory crimped ends regularly and when they start to split at the crimp replace before it blows off.
Maxcustody
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Thanks, will do
