Sealing, Shielding, and Staying Clean: The Hydraulic Protection Playbook
From Fluid Power Forum by National Fluid Power Association
March 27, 2026 · 6 min
About this episode
The episode discusses hydraulic protection trends and cleanliness practices with guest Luke Ferranti from Caplugs.
From the 2026 CONEXPO-CON/AGG show floor, guest host Ben Brown interviews Luke Ferranti of Caplugs about trends in hydraulic system routing, bundling, protection, and identification, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness and keeping equipment running. Luke highlights Caplugs' hydraulic protection offerings showcased at their booth, including spiral wrap, pig's tail, polyester sleeve, and threaded protection service plugs, along with standard catalog items. Common needs discussed include sourcing spiral wrap and expanding packaging options for threaded protection (caps vs. plugs) to support everyone from local hydraulic shops to major OEM dealer/MRO operations, helping prevent leaks and contamination through sealing and cleanliness practices. Learn more at caplugs.com or via LinkedIn. #ContaminationControl #HydraulicSealing #Caplugs Subscribe to the Fluid Power Forum today to never miss an episode. The podcast is available on all of your favorite podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeart Radio. Connect with our guest host, Ben Brown, at bbrown@nfpa.com . Connect with our guest, Luke Ferranti , at Luke.Ferranti@caplugs.com . Find and share more…
People in this episode
Host: Ben Brown
Guest: Luke Ferranti
Topics covered
- hydraulic systems
- protection
- cleanliness
- equipment maintenance
- trends in hydraulics
Keywords
- hydraulic protection
- contamination control
- sealing
- spiral wrap
- threaded protection
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Caplugs, National Fluid Power Association
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