The Hose Company: Powering ICE Equipment with Hydrauli-Flex Hoses
At The Hose Company, we understand the vital role that high-quality hydraulic hoses play in ensuring the performance and reliability of construction and industrial equipment. One of our proudest partnerships is with ICE® (Impact Construction Equipment), the leading manufacturer of innovative vibratory pile drivers and extractors. ICE® relies on our Hydrauli-Flex hoses to power their cutting-edge equipment, including the widely used ICE® 14D Vibratory Pile Driver/Extractor—a key piece of machinery for DFI Houston Piling & Hydrovac (DFI) on a unique drainage control project on La Quinta Island, Texas.
A Collaborative Solution: Hydrauli-Flex Hoses & ICE® Equipment
La Quinta Island, located just off the coast of Corpus Christi, Texas, is receiving a significant upgrade to its water drainage control systems. DFI was awarded the contract to install pilings for a new waterway and drainage control structure, a project that requires top-tier equipment capable of handling multiple piling types—H-pile, Double Sheet, and Vinyl Pile. When the time came to determine which equipment would best suit the task, DFI turned to ICE® for its expertise and equipment solutions.
DFI chose the ICE® 14D Vibratory Pile Driver/Extractor, an incredibly versatile machine capable of switching between the three piling types with exceptional speed and efficiency. This powerful but compact hammer proved itself to be not only efficient but also precise, with minimal vibration back to the cab—an essential factor for operator comfort and safety.
As vital as ICE® equipment is, it wouldn’t operate at its peak performance without the right hydraulic hoses to power it. Hydrauli-Flex hoses are specifically engineered to perform under the intense pressure and demanding environments in which vibratory hammers operate. Their robust construction ensures that they can withstand the high pressure necessary for ICE® equipment, while minimizing the risk of leaks and failures.
Hydrauli-Flex: Designed for Durability and Performance
Hydrauli-Flex hoses are crafted to provide consistent hydraulic flow, which is crucial for the efficient operation of vibratory hammers like the ICE® 14D. These hoses are built with superior materials that ensure durability, safety, and long-term reliability, even in the harshest working conditions. With Hydrauli-Flex hoses, operators can trust that their ICE® equipment will deliver optimal performance, ensuring that projects like DFI's on La Quinta Island are completed successfully and on schedule.
With the Army Corps of Engineers overseeing this ambitious project, the new drainage facility is expected to be completed by 2022, providing a much-needed solution to help keep the environment and surrounding neighborhoods flood-free and safer for years to come.
Trust Hydrauli-Flex for Your Next Project
At The Hose Company, we are proud to support ICE® and DFI with our Hydrauli-Flex hoses, which are integral to the performance and success of major projects. Whether you’re working on a large-scale infrastructure project or need reliable equipment for smaller, specialized tasks, Hydrauli-Flex hoses are the perfect complement to ICE® vibratory hammers and other high-performance machinery.
For more information on how our Hydrauli-Flex hoses can support your equipment needs or to inquire about purchasing or renting hoses for your next project, don’t hesitate to contact us.
