Akron's Biomedical Corridor and Murdock Industrial

Posted on the Akron Beacon Journal's website, Ohio.com, on Saturday was an article about how Akron's biomedical corridor is beginning to take shape. Boundaries have been drawn on Akron's map to finally outline the biomedical corridor as well as new biomedical zoning and incentive areas to encourage growth of companies focusing their efforts in the biomedical industry. The full article can be read here.

Akron's biomedical corridor literally encompasses the 106 year history of Murdock Industrial. Our original location, when we were known as the M.F. Murdock Company, was at 310 Water St. and was torn down in 2000 to make way for the Considine Professional Building between Akron Children's Hospital and Canal Park.

Our current location, 553 Carroll St., is a block east of Route 8 on the opposite side from the University of Akron and just a few blocks south of Summa's Akron City Hospital. We are very proud to serve all three of Akron's hospitals, supplying them what they need when they need it to keep them and this city running the way it should.

In 2009 we made it a point to begin heavily marketing Tygon tubing, made right here in Akron at Saint-Gobain's Tygon manufacturing plant on Gilchrist Rd. Tygon is a brand of flexible tubing that has become a standard for many laboratory, pharmaceutical, surgical and biomedical applications, among others.

Murdock Industrial has been committed to Akron for over a century now and we're very excited to see what happens in the city's future and with the development of the biomedical corridor!

Eaton Aeroquip FD45 Series Quick Disconnect Couplings

All three standard body materials of the Eaton Aeroquip FD45 Series of quick disconnect couplings can now be accessed from one spot on Aeroquip.cc. Just go to this page and you can compare the steel, brass and stainless steel constructions of the Eaton Aeroquip FD45 Series.

Eaton Aeroquip FD45 Series quick disconnect couplings are industrial interchange couplings conforming dimensionally to ISO standard 7241/1 Series B. They feature the PUSH-PULL™ ball latch design which allows for quick and easy connection and disconnection of hose lines, a self-sealing poppet valve design which provides excellent high and low pressure sealing, and use Buna-N, EPR and Viton for standard seal materials.

The versatility of the Eaton Aeroquip FD45 Series makes it a favorite for the rough and dirty Industrial, Construction and Oil & Gas industries as well as where precision and fluid clarity are needed in industries such as Electronic Cooling, Pharmaceutical & Medical and Food & Beverage.

Murdock Industrial Finance Options - No Payments Until April 15

From now until January 31, any purchase made through Murdock Industrial is eligible for deferred payments until April 15. Using our industrial finance partner, Direct Capital, Murdock Industrial is able to offer you no payments on purchases until your taxes are due.

2009 was tough on a lot of companies and we want 2010 to be different. Whether you need to buy Aeroquip hose and fittings to get your machine back up and running, Tygon tubing for your fluid transport needs or any of the other great products Murdock Industrial distributes, we want to help you get what you need and get back to doing what you do best: making this country run.

To apply for industrial financing through Direct Capital, simply go to this page and fill out their short form or call Direct Capital at (603) 501-1022. They will help you through the industrial finance process and get you on your way to purchasing what you need with no payments until April 15.

All industrial finance programs subject to final credit approval by Direct Capital. Visit http://promo.directcapital.com/538dp/ for full terms and conditions.

New Foster Manufacturing Quick Coupling and Blow Gun Kits

Murdock Industrial is now selling two new Foster Manufacturing kits on eMurdock.com. From Foster Manufacturing's Dyna-Con brand of quick couplings and air line products, you can now purchase a DW Series 1/4" Quick Coupling kit and a Blow Gun kit with five quick disconnect nozzles.

The Foster DW Series 1/4" Quick Coupling kit contains a universal coupler, one female pipe thread plug and two male pipe thread plugs. These 1/4" quick disconnects interchange with MIL-C-4109, ARO 210 and Tru-Flate and feature a Buna-N seal for ease of connection and air tight performance.

The Foster Blow Gun Kit includes a high quality, lever-operated heavy-duty blow gun featuring a patented quick disconnect coupler which allows you to switch nozzles quickly and easily. Along with a clear vinyl pouch for handy storage, five of the most popular nozzles for industrial and automotive uses are included: a high flow safety nozzle, six inch extension safety nozzle, rubber tip nozzle, needle tip nozzle, and an air-screen safety nozzle.

Murdock Industrial is proud to sell the full line of Foster couplings, fittings, quick disconnects, air hose and blow guns on eMurdock.com.

Aeroquip EZ Clip A/C & Refrigeration System

The entire Aeroquip EZ Clip A/C & Refrigeration system can now be found in one convenient location on Aeroquip.cc. Simply go to this page and you'll be able to shop for Aeroquip GH134 hose, the full line of Aeroquip EZ Clip fittings, pick and choose the clips, cages and tools you need or just make it easy on yourself and get the EZ Clip Tool Case with everything you'll need to make A/C & refrigerant lines!

Eaton Aeroquip ET1280 Crimper 3D Video

This video is a 3D representation of the Eaton Aeroquip ET1280 crimper in action. It is used to crimp Aeroquip fittings onto the ends of the Aeroquip MatchMate line of hose:

• Aeroquip GH663
• Aeroquip GH793
• Aeroquip GH781
• Aeroquip GH755
• Aeroquip GH120
• Aeroquip GH194
• Aeroquip GH195

The crimper die is installed and the crimper is set to specifications. After placing the fitting onto the end of the hose they are both inserted into the die and ready to be crimped together. The die places even pressure around the fitting, and the cutaway shot shows how the fitting is securely crimped onto the hose. A brand new Aeroquip hose assembly has been created and is ready for work!

Tygon Tubing

Murdock Industrial is a proud distributor of Tygon tubing which is made right here in Akron, Ohio, by Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics. Tygon is the brand name given to a line of about 40 different formulations of application specific tubing but it is so well known for its performance and durability within the industries it is used that people often refer to it simply as "Tygon tubing."

The uses for Tygon tubing are broad, ranging from general water and chemical transfer in laboratory environments, fuel line for small engines such as those found in radio controlled aircraft, sanitary food-processing and medical/surgical situations, ink transfer and garment pre-treatment where purity is key and even used as surface piercing material for those who are more adventurous with their bodies.

We currently offer 691 different formulation and size combinations of Tygon tubing in 7 base materials. You can order Tygon tubing conveniently through eMurdock.com or by calling us toll free at (800) 426-5273.