From weight savings to smarter routing, the new Gates X-Series hydraulic hoses offer powerful benefits for OEMs and end users alike. In this skills development webinar, Motion and Gates explore the technology behind the range – and why it matters for mining and heavy industry.
In tough industrial environments, every advantage counts – especially when it comes to hose performance. That’s the message behind the latest skills development webinar from Motion, which puts a spotlight on the Gates X-Series: a new generation of hydraulic hoses engineered to offer more power, less downtime, and measurable long-term cost savings.
Presented by Gates Australia product manager – industrial fluid power, Arshad Ashroff, and introduced by Motion category manager – hydraulic hose and connectors, Paul Cavicchiolo, the session dives deep into the thinking behind the X-Series range – and why it’s being embraced by equipment manufacturers and maintenance teams across mining, resources, transport, and oil and gas.
“Every hose in the Gates X-Series is built with efficiency and durability in mind,” Ashroff said. “We’re talking about 40 per cent less force to bend, 30 per cent weight reduction, and 25 times the abrasion resistance compared to traditional alternatives.”
That flexibility pays off in several ways. Lighter hoses reduce strain during handling and installation, allow for tighter bend radii, and take up less space on equipment. That makes them ideal for constrained environments like underground mining gear, mobile platforms, and OEM machines under weight restriction mandates.
Then there’s the reduced failure risk. With improved internal construction and a smooth XTP (XtraTuff Plus) cover, the X-Series range actively resists cracking from ozone exposure and stands up to constant flexing and vibration. The result: fewer breakdowns, fewer emergency callouts, and longer hose life in the field.
“If you’re running a mine site, that means less downtime and a lower total cost of ownership,” Cavicchiolo said in closing. “It’s real innovation with a real bottom-line impact.”
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