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Did you know that Dynex manufactures components, power units, and even complete turn-key test stands used for testing aerospace components?
We created a new brochure to explain why Dynex hydraulic components are regularly used with aerospace fluids like: Skydrol, HYJET, MIL-SPEC, and more.
Find out why our products have been successfully applied in all of these applications:
• Pressure Testing
• Impulse Testing
• Performance Testing
You might also be surprised to learn that our power unit division can incorporate our high-pressure pumps and valves into custom designed motor/pump assemblies, HPU’s or even fully integrated and automated test stands.
Download our new brochure to find out why you should use Dynex products for your next test circuit or as part of your new test stand design today.
Dynex will be closed on Friday, April 10th and will reopen on Monday, April 13th at 8 AM.
Stay safe and enjoy your Easter weekend!
To keep our customers connected, Dynex has updated our Contact Us Page with additional information. Included on this page is a map of the USA and Canada. The map is color coded with the respective Sales Territory Manager and their direct office number.
Dynex is doing this in response to the latest requirements that our office staff work remote. We hope that this will allow our customers to efficiently reach out to our Sales teams and get the information they need to maintain their own business operations.
Thank you for your understanding and support. Stay safe!
Dynex/Rivett Inc. continues to do everything we can to ensure the safety of our personnel during the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Most office staff are now being required to work from home and our shop is limiting the exposure of personnel to each other while we maintain our production.
Dynex is a manufacturer of items that are critical to the following industries:
- Marine Transport
- Aerospace Ground Support
- Steel & Aluminum Production
- Energy – Power Generation
- Oil & Gas Production (On & Offshore)
- Lock & Dam Control
- Defense
- Mining
The products we produce as a specialized manufacturer are critical to ensure that these industries maintain their operations and elements of the USA infrastructure remain intact. Our sales teams can respond to any of our customer’s questions while working remote. Our manufacturing teams will be working safely with management to ensure our customers can receive the service and products they require.
Dynex will continue to monitor the situation and ensure the safest possible environments for our people during these difficult times. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.
Sales: +1 (262) 691-2222
sales@dynexhydraulics.com
Respectfully,
Charles E. Brown Jr.
Director of Global Sales
Like many other companies, Dynex is taking steps to minimize potential exposure to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). As of this moment, we continue to operate our facilities and have staff to take orders and handle customer support. We ARE accepting deliveries at this time.
Effective immediately, we will be implementing the following policies:
- Dynex will no longer be accepting incoming visitors at our facilities. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but believe that caution is in order.
- No face-to-face meetings or interviews. We have phone/video conference services available. We’d be happy to arrange a virtual meeting.
We continue to monitor this rapidly changing situation and any new developments will be posted here on the Dynex website.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us and let us know what we can do to help.
Dynex, like many other companies, is aware of the outbreak in China of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus). As a company with customers in China and other parts of the world, this issue is one that can impact our business.
Dynex does not directly source any material for the manufacture of our products from China.
While we continue to monitor the situation, Dynex is taking all precautionary measures at our facilities related to incoming visitors, evaluation of any customers and/or suppliers, and any new developments that would impact our business. As of this moment, we continue to operate as normal.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
You never know what you’ll find when you dig through an old box in the closet!
Lately, we’ve been talking a lot about our 136-year history at Dynex, and we were surprised to learn that old film footage was found in our storage area for archived promotional materials.
We thought our customers and friends would enjoy seeing what life was like at Dynex about 60 years ago, shortly after construction was completed in 1957 of its present-day, Pewaukee, Wisconsin company headquarters.
We assembled together clips taken from the 8mm and 16mm films and created the following brief video for your viewing pleasure, and a unique peek into Dynex history!
Dynex hydraulic pumps and valves have some of the highest pressure ratings in the industry. When operating at pressures above 8000 psi (550 bar) it’s important to select the appropriate outlet port configuration and use a fitting that’s suitable for your high pressure requirements. We created this overview to help answer some of our most frequently asked questions.
Before we cover the distinctive features of coned & threaded connections, here’s a quick overview of the most commonly used connections.
- SAE Straight Thread Connection — The port consists of a machined spotface surface, a tapered seal cavity, and a straight thread port. The fitting forms a seal by compressing the o-ring into the seal cavity.
— Dynex does not recommend S.A.E. straight thread ports for operation above 8000 psi (550 bar).
- British Standard Pipe Parallel (BSPP) Connection — The fitting forms a seal by compressing a flat elastomer o-ring onto a machined surface. There are several sealing methods for these ports.
— Dynex does not recommend B.S.P.P. ports for operation above 10000 psi (700 bar).
- SAE 4-Bolt Flange Connection — Flange connections are often used for higher flows requiring larger diameter tubing. It consists of an unthreaded port with four bolt holes on a machined face. A flanged head is bolted to this surface. A seal is formed by an o-ring in a groove on the underside of the flange head.
— Pressure capability is determined by the fitting used in the flange.
THE ADVANTAGES OF CONED AND THREADED PORTS
Commonly found under brand names such as Autoclave Medium Pressure, Butech M/P, or HIP-High Pressure Equipment Co., this type of fitting is capable of withstanding extremely high pressures, and is an excellent choice for components with pressure requirements above 8000 psi (550 bar).
These fittings use a metal-to-metal seal with an interference fit. They do not not require an o-ring. In this design, a tube is forced into a coned surface. A collar is threaded onto the tube and a gland nut holds the sleeve and tubing against the coned surface.
WHAT’S UP WITH THAT TINY HOLE?
A unique feature of this fitting is its use of a weep hole.
Visible on the outside of the pump cover (or fitting), this small hole acts as an indicator of any abnormal leakage caused by system conditions (i.e., excessive pressure) or improper installation.
Users of these fittings who observe leakage coming from the weep hole should repair the connection or replace the fitting immediately.
A VERY IMPORTANT NOTE
Although Dynex components can be specified with a wide variety of ports, we do not supply the fittings, so it’s important that you consult the fitting manufacturer to ensure your selected fittings are rated for use with the anticipated maximum system operating pressure.
By having a full understanding of the possible port choices and selecting appropriate fittings, you can avoid potential pitfalls and design a robust system that will perform for years.
A HELPFUL VIDEO
For a more detailed explanation of the distinctive features of the coned & threaded connections as well as a demonstration of installation of this type of fitting, please see our video:
We hope that you found this primer helpful, and of course we would be happy to help you with any further question or concerns. Feel free to contact us today.
Please note that our Corporate Headquarters in Pewaukee, WI and our Power Units Division in Ashland, MA will be closed on Thursday November 28th and Friday November 29th while we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends.
We hope that you also enjoy the holiday with loved ones, and we’ll be back to assist you on Monday December 2nd.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Dynex has made a company-wide effort to encourage a deeper understanding of our product line among all employees. No matter what their duties are, gaining knowledge beyond their particular position will make for a more confident, well-rounded employee.
In our program, veteran employees share some of their particular expertise with small groups of interested attendees. Follow-up questions are strongly encouraged. Chances are, if one person doesn’t know something, others probably don’t either!
Have you made training an ongoing commitment to your workforce?