INDUSTRIAL BROCHURE NO.
50167
FLUID
EDITION 2020
SUPERSEDES 50167 (2018)
POWER
HYDRAULIC TUBE FITTINGS OVERVIEW
UNPARALLELED
PERFORMANCE –
IN MANUFACTURING,
QUALITY, SUPPLY
AND SUPPORT
FLUID POWER
1 Luxembourg: European headquarters
2 Erembodegem: Administrative centre
3 Euskirchen: Technical Center
4 Esch: Tube Fitting Manufacturing
5 Ghent: Distribution Centre
6 Moscow: Distribution Centre
6 Karvina: Coupling Manufacturing
6 Karvina: Hose Assembly Manufacturing
7 Karvina: Manipulated Tube Manufacturing
8 Legnica: Hose Manufacturing
8 St Neots: Hose Assembly Manufacturing
9 St Neots: Technical Center
10 Kemalpasa: Hose Manufacturing
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EVERY DAY, DESIGN ENGINEERS, MAINTENANCE
PEOPLE, EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS AND THEIR
CUSTOMERS AROUND THE WORLD RELY ON GATES AND
OUR HIGH QUALITY LINE OF HYDRAULIC PRODUCTS TO
MEET THEIR FLUID POWER NEEDS AND TO KEEP THEIR
MACHINES RUNNING SMOOTHLY, SAFELY AND
RELIABLY. THANKS TO THE GATES INTEGRATED SYSTEM
APPROACH, ALL YOUR FLUID POWER PRODUCTS
WORK TOGETHER SEAMLESSLY.
From our global leadership position in hose assemblies, we have expanded
our capabilities into tubing technology and complete port-to-port hydraulics:
Rigid Tube Assemblies
Robotic Tube Bending & Welding
Integrated hose/tube combinations
Tube Fittings, End Forming & Adaptors
VEVA (Value Engineering Value Analysis) & Services
Wherever you are, the state-of-the-art technology in our production locations
and assembly centres allow us to support OEM’s around the world with
customised just-in-time solutions to meet their tight schedules, volumes and
high expectations. We also offer replacement market customers the right
6 equipment to manufacture factory-quality product assembly on their own
premises and be the nearby go-to distributor with the right solution to
every breakdown.
All Gates tube line, tube fittings, hose and adaptor products are designed and
manufactured to provide innovative, reliable port-to-port solutions in an almost
endless range of heavy equipment applications.
But we do not stop there. Based on our wide experience in hydraulics, hose
development and leak-free hose/coupling interfaces, we have been expanding
our product and market knowledge in other applications and systems over the
last decades and we can now offer you Gates premium performance in
industrial hoses, engine hoses and harsh roughneck oilfield applications alike.
The Gates service attitude is all about you: we help you keep costs down,
make things easy to use, avoid downtime and loss of production, speed up
installation, maintenance and repair - that’s why people choose Gates.
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SELF-ASSEMBLY
THE GATES
WAY SAVES
YOU TIME
AND EFFORT
Only a team where everyone plays their part and works together
seamlessly can get a complex job done. Our hose and coupling
components work together in just the same way, making it extremely
simple to create high-quality hydraulic hose assemblies quickly for
the equipment you’re using.
This kind of easy self-assembly is based on the Gates Integrated System
approach. All our hydraulic products are specifically designed, tested and
validated together to produce pre-tested and validated hose/coupling
combinations that perform beyond any international standard.
This unique approach is how Gates ensures full compliance with the
European Machinery Directive and the reason why Gates is known as the
world’s most trusted hydraulic hose assembly manufacturer.
That is why Gates is your total fluid power solution.
WITH GATES, YOU BENEFIT FROM
THE STRENGTH AND EXPERTISE
OF A GLOBAL MANUFACTURER,
THE INNOVATIVE AND RELIABLE
ASPECTS OF GERMAN ENGINEERING,
AND THE CONVENIENCE OF A
NEARBY DISTRIBUTION NETWORK,
LOCAL PRODUCT SUPPORT AND
USEFUL ONLINE TOOLS. A WINNING
COMBINATION BY ANY STANDARDS.
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THE WORLD OF TUBE FITTINGS
With patented technologies designed to perform in extreme conditions,
Gates is committed to create fluid power system solutions for your specific
working needs.
The “made in Germany” quality ensures maximised reliability, even in critical
applications. A leak-free design, with pressure safety factor 4, guarantees a
safe hydraulics environment without spills and injuries. Through continuous
testing and system validation we meet and exceed performance specifications.
That’s why our easy-to-handle assembly machinery leads to zero failure rates.
This shows in the fact that Gates’ connecting systems have received many
third party approvals.
ENGINEERED TO EXCEED EXPECTATIONS
Gates® Tube Fittings according to DIN EN ISO 8434-1 and DIN 2353 are
important pressure transmission components for a wide range of industrial
applications, stationary equipment and mobile machinery. They are used in
agricultural, automotive, industrial and marine markets where power
transmission is essential. Our products are used successfully worldwide. All
these areas of application and markets are subject to special and sometimes
extreme conditions where the highest demands on quality are essential. The
durability of the product is decisive for the availability of productivity and thus
maximizes the profitability of the capital goods.
VIRTUAL TUBE FITTINGS SOLUTIONS
Gates® Tube Fittings offers its customers the possibility to access 3D-data of
their product portfolio via the internet and a smartphone app, to retrieve all
important technical data. The CAD data is easily accessible via our homepage,
where data can be retrieved in various multilingual formats. Our 3D-CAD
download portal is a new component of our customer service and therefore
free of charge.
COMMITTED TO YOUR BUSINESS
Minimum operating costs & maximum system up-time
Leak-free equals environment friendly
Reduced assembly time and costs
Best surface protection on the market
High Quality products
High service levels & supply flexibility
CHEMICAL SEALING
CR III PASSIVATION
ZINC NICKEL
ZINC The Zinc Nickel coating on our Gates Hydraulic Tube Fittings
protects against red rust for over 1200 hours (acc. to ISO
NICKEL AS
9227). It provides a significantly better surface protection than
standard chrome VI free surface finishing materials, whilst easily
reaching protection class K5 of the VDMA24576 standard.
STANDARD The Zinc Nickel coating is compliant with the latest REACH and
FINISHING
RoHS2 requirements, fulfilling its environmental duties.
Zinc Nickel products can be used in a variety of
applications in the Agriculture, Construction, Ship & railway,
Engineering and Renewable Energy industries.
Gates offers high quality 1.4571 grade stainless steel
components on special request, for use in high temperature
environments or where no corrosion is allowed: Food,
Chemical, Pharmaceutical or Marine applications.
Regardless of your requirement, Gates offers the right hydraulic tube
fittings to meet your challenging applications each and every time!
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1. CONNECTORS 2. MALE STUD TUBE FITTINGS
Connectors can be used to connect metric tubes, hoses Male stud fittings allow the connection of a metric tube
and fittings to each other in whatever configuration. with a port. From metric stud end with captive seal to the
They are divided into 3 ranges: imperial stud end with Form A, Gates offers a wide
range of stud end fittings. Male stud tube fittings are
Very light series available in (according to ISO 8434-1 / DIN 2353):
Light series
Heavy series Very light series
Light series
Designed for nominal pressures up to Heavy series
800 bar (heavy series) and available
in various geometries such as: Designed for nominal pressures up to
800 bar (heavy series) and available
Straight
in various geometries such as:
Elbow (e.g. 45° and 90°)
Tee Straight
Cross Elbow (e.g. 45° and 90°)
Tee
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3. ADJUSTABLE TUBE FITTINGS 4. REDUCERS AND GAUGE FITTINGS
Adjustable tube fittings allow the connection of minimum Reducers are straight fittings and are used to reduce
one metric tube with another tube fitting or port and can from one thread size to another thread size or from one
be assembled in any direction. Adjustable tube fittings metric tube size to another. Reducers thread to thread
are available (according to ISO 8434-1 / DIN 2353) in: are not classified in series like connectors or male stud
fittings. Reducers metric tube to metric tube (DKO) are
Very light series
classified (according to ISO 8434-1 / DIN 2353) in:
Light series
Heavy series Very light series
Light series
Designed for nominal pressures up to
Heavy series
800 bar (heavy series) and available
in various geometries such as: Designed for nominal pressures up
to 800 bar (heavy series).
Elbow (e.g. 45° and 90°)
Tee Gauge fittings are straight fittings, which are used to
connect a gauge with another fitting, tube or hose.
Available with standard 24° cone, DKO or standpipe in:
Very light series
Light series
Heavy series
Designed for nominal pressures up to 630 bar
(heavy series).
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5. VALVES 6. ACCESSORIES
Check valves allow the connection of metric tube to Accessories have a high variety, from plugs in different
metric tube or tube to hose or to port. Non-return valves sealing forms and sizes to sealing rings or support
control the flow in a hydraulic system and open at a sleeves. This range contains every component to
defined fixed pressure. Standard opening pressure for complete your hydraulic fittings range.
RD, RV and RZ is 1,0 bar. Other opening pressures are
marked on the valve to allow a clear identification of
opening pressure. Valves are available (according to ISO
8434-1 / DIN 2353) in:
Light series
Heavy series
Designed for nominal pressures up
to 400 bar (heavy series).
ARV valves are only available in very light series with
pressure ratings up to 100 bar. While RD, RV and RZ are
coned valves, the ARV are ball valves. Typical
applications for these valves are mainly lubrication lines.
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7. CONTROL SYSTEM 8. CONNECTING SYSTEMS (WELDING
NIPPLES, FLARING, CUTTING RINGS, FS)
Gates offers a wide range of test couplings, test hoses,
pressure gauges and other accessories according to Gates provides different connecting systems that fit the
international standards. The extensive range allows our standardised tube fitting range.
customers to buy tube fittings and control system from The cutting ring is the most common connecting system
one single source. for tube fittings. Gates double edge cutting ring and
To fulfill customer expectations, the Gates range double edge cutting ring with soft seal in combination
contains different systems with M16x2, M16x1,5 or with our final-assembly machine OPTICAM 4S are a
plug-in test connections. strong and valuable solution for serial production.
The Gates FS system with its low degree of deformation
Benefits: is an excellent alternative to expensive welding nipples.
Enables safe system pressure checks The ABO system of Gates is a soft sealed connection
Leak-proof connection before cone / ball valve is open used instead of a JIC connection, which allows the
Simple connection with measuring, customer to use DIN tube fittings and reduce the
control and switching devices risk of leakages.
Self-locking metal guard cap
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THE WORLD
OF ASSEMBLY
MACHINERY
EMB-FS® CONNECTION
TECHNOLOGY: EASY,
QUICK AND RELIABLE
The innovative ‘Form & Seal’
ISO 8434-1 Fitting system was designed for the
DIN 2353 connection of tubes without
specific tube preparation and
finishing. It boasts the advantages
Function ring with of a welding system but the
soft seal number of necessary single
parts is reduced to the minimum,
optimising the cost-performance
ratio and minimising the system
costs. The system can also be
used for nearly all applications
as we provide a comprehensive
product portfolio of DIN 2353, ISO
8434-1 tube fittings. The EMB-FS®
system and assembly procedure
guarantees you minimum tube
stress, fast assembly and
Formed hydraulic pipe maximum retention forces.
(DIN 2391)
NO COMPROMISES,
NO DIFFICULTIES
A function ring supports the
final assembly. It integrates an
elastomer seal into the system
and protects against excessive
tightening. Frictional tension
Union nut between tube and fitting cone is
assured with the metallic seal
DIN 2353, ISO 8434-1
function. Vulcanised soft seals
ensure the leak-free performance
in extreme working conditions as
well. Safe assembly is indicated by
a clearly noticeable assembly stop.
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MORE CONTROL-MORE SAFETY-EVEN EASIER! TUBE END FORMING & TUBE
THE NEW GATES EMB OPTICAM 4S MANIPULATION MACHINERY
Our new final assembly machine OPTICAM 4S by Tube end forming is not only one of the safest methods
GATES is available now. for the connection of leak-free hydraulic tube systems
but can be used as an alternative for expensive welding
25 years after the OPTICAM 642, the first machine for procedures in many cases. The result is a huge cost
the controlled final assembly of hydraulic tube fittings, reduction on both labour and system assembly cost. This
Gates offers with the OPTICAM 4S a new supports economies of scale and provides extra time
generation of machine. and money for further projects. Operator faults are
basically excluded due to automated machine functions.
Advantages Gates assembly machines are developed with individual
Optimized assembly safety due to customer needs in mind like ease of use, reliability and
improved hardware and software! cost performance.
Simplified operation by a new user interface panel! FS 94:
Simplified data transfer for the optimized Tube end forming machine
data evaluation & analysis
OPTICAM 4S:
Final assembly machine
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CUTTING RING ASSEMBLY & FLARING MACHINERY CUTTING MACHINES
Today, cutting ring and flaring are still the main Gates steel tube cutters are robust and compact
technologies used to connect tubes. To guarantee machines, and distinguish themselves by their safe and
leak-free results, the joint procedure requires reliable high-quality cutting function. Our range of electrical
machines that support the quality of the connection. cutters is all hand controlled for guided cutting thus
Thanks to the Gates assembly machines’ accurate allowing for optimal speed control and a reduction of
processes, a minimum of the operator’s individual blade damage. The blades are positioned close to the
intervention is required, reducing the need for manual powerful motors to limit vibration which enhances the
justifications as well as process control. durability and reduces maintenance costs. But there is
more: low energy consumption, CE compliant brake
UNIPRESS 3: motors for 3-phase cutting machines, built-in protection,
Universal machine for flaring and cutting ring pre-assembly limited smoke production … all supporting your safe
working environment and personnel safety.
UNICUT TC 080:
Metal circular saw
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SAFETY FIRST –
USE GATES TO HELP YOU
When working with hydraulic equipment, it’s important to be aware
of the potential dangers and never to underestimate the power of a
hydraulic hose or tube assembly under pressure. Having the world’s
best hoses, couplings and fittings is not enough to ensure the safety
of your hydraulic assemblies. Poor assembly, a bad installation or an
incorrect method of storage can compromise performance
and even safety.
THE GATES SAFE HYDRAULICS PROGRAMME:
THINK SAFETY!
Your safety and that of your workforce, your customer and the
environment is always a top priority for us. That’s why we offer all our
customers the Safe Hydraulics Programme, a safety and preventive
maintenance training seminar. The programme is designed by Gates
application engineers and run by experienced and certified trainers.
Our seminars can be tailored to match your needs,
but most include the following topics:
How to work safely and how to reduce your risks and protect the environment
The entire safety process: storage, selection, installation and inspection
How to avoid material and personal hazards and liability issues
Expert information on safety issues affecting hydraulic hose assemblies
The seminar can accommodate people from all industries,
backgrounds and levels of hydraulic knowledge.
KEEPING YOU UP TO DATE WITH SAFETY
AND LEGISLATION
In Europe the main safety Directive covering hose and machinery products is
the European Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. This provides the regulatory
basis for the harmonisation of essential health and safety requirements
for machinery at European Union level. In practical terms, however, the
best way to be sure you’re complying with the Directive is to comply with
the Harmonised European Standards. These standards are tools that help
manufacturers and users comply with the Directive by giving you practical
guidance on how to meet its requirements. The two most important
standards on safety requirements for hydraulic hose assemblies are:
ISO 12100:2010
(‘Safety of machinery: Basic concepts, general principles for design’)
ISO 4413:2010 (‘Safety of machinery – Safety requirements for
fluid power systems and their components – Hydraulics’)
The good news is that the Gates Integrated System of hoses, couplings,
self-assembly machines and crimp data – used together – ensure
you fully comply with this European Machinery Directive.
GATES, SAFETY IS MORE THAN
A PRIORITY – IT’S PART OF
EVERYTHING WE DO
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