How to Measure a Hydraulic Cylinder

IBT’s fluid power team is often asked what information is needed to replace a hydraulic cylinder. In this article, we will address that exact concern, walk you through measuring the size of your hydraulic cylinder, and provide the information needed to replace your cylinder. Hydraulic Cylinder Identification Before we get too deep into measuring the […]

Transform Your Workspace with Continental’s Shop In A Box

Avoid downtime by transforming your workspace into an in-house hydraulic and industrial hose crimp shop with Continental’s Shop In A Box. This turnkey setup features everything you need to get the job done quickly including: Four Crimpers to Choose From PC-125: Crimps -20 B2 fittings and -16 SG fittings. PC150: Crimps 1 – ½” B2 […]

IBT’s Hose Shop Adds Capabilities with their NEW Industrial Hose Machine

Tradition meets Innovation Since the 1960s IBT has been a leader in Industrial Hose here in the Midwest. We have continued to excel and meet our customer’s needs. Innovating and adding new technology is one piece of our ongoing commitment to deliver the best. Now, IBT introduces state of the art technology to revolutionize our already […]

Our KC Hose Shop Is Turning Skeptics Into Believers

   When a Kansas municipality customer visited our Hose Shop after being quoted a 3-to 4-week lead time on a 70-piece hose order by a local competitor, he didn’t believe our hose specialists could provide it in one day. We pride ourselves on servicing customers faster than anyone else in the Kansas City marketplace. Our […]

IBT’s New Service Counter Offers Emergency Hose Replacement

Need to replace a failed industrial hose assembly—fast?  IBT Industrial Solutions now offers emergency hose replacement services in as little as 15 minutes—with their new, dedicated Hose Service Counter at the Merriam, Kansas branch. Replacements in as little as 15 minutes Customers can now bring their failed hose assemblies directly to the new Hose Service […]