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Product Spotlight – Parker KarryKrimp 2

Parker’s KarryKrimp 2 provides a reliable and efficient solution for on-site hose assembly when downtime isn’t an option. The KarryKrimp 2 is designed for portability, versatility, and ease of use, making it a necessary tool for operations requiring quick and reliable hose crimping in the field.

The lightweight and compact design of the KarryKrimp 2 makes it ideal for both mobile and remote applications. With durable engineering and a simple setup, this portable hose crimping machine facilitates easy hose assembly right at the jobsite. Whether your operation is a manufacturing facility, a construction site, or just out in the field, the KarryKrimp 2 delivers professional-quality results without the need for a stationary crimping station.

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Portable Crimper for a Range of Hose Types

The KarryKrimp handles a range of hose types and sizes, providing flexibility to meet diverse application requirements. This versatility ensures that the KarryKrimp is suitable for a wide range of fluid conveyance needs, making it a versatile addition to any operation.
Compatible with Parker’s patented unitized dies, the KarryKrimp can crimp:

SAE 100R1 and 100R2 Hoses

Thermoplastic Hoses (100R7 and 100R8)

PTFE Hoses (100R14)

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Improve Your Portable Hose Building Efficiency

By combining portability, performance, and quality, Parker’s KarryKrimp 2 makes on-site hose fabrication safe, simple, and dependable. In addition, eliminating the delays and costs associated with outsourcing hose fabrication, the KarryKrimp ensures that your operations remain productive, even in the most challenging environments. Our hose and fittings stores in NC are able to provide or source a full line of Parker products for your industrial or commercial application, and we can help find the best solution for you. Learn more about our Parker offering and see how we can help your team improve your processes.

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At Cross Hose and Fittings, our Product of the Month spotlights are focused on items experiencing increased demand throughout the year. Our team of hose and fittng experts aim to help our customers stay ahead of their needs, ensuring they have access to the right tools, components, and solutions at the right time. Check out our Product of the Month archive to see our full lineup of featured products. 

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We’re continually looking for ways to deliver more products with greater efficiency. Our conveniently-located, authorized Parker stores stock a complete hose and fittings inventory. That gives us the ability to work with you to determine the best solution for any fluid conveyance issue you’re having. But it’s not enough to have the largest and highest-quality inventory in the business. We also want you to have access to it 24 hours a day!

Our knowledgeable and factory-trained technical support staff speak your language and provide prompt, efficient, professional in-store services. Whether it’s custom-made hydraulic hose assemblies or other complementary products to support your applications and decrease your downtime, we have a huge range of hose and fitting options. That way, you get exactly what you’re looking for every time.

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Did you know… Cross Company is an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Our ESOP started in 1979 and as of 2006, we are 100% employee-owned! Learn more about our ESOP and how that benefits both team members and our customers.
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Did you know… Cross Company has grown significantly since our start in 1954. Over the years we've acquired 26 companies! Today, our five groups have expertise in everything from industrial automation to precision measurement, and industry knowledge going all the way back to 1939.