Smarter Hose Protection for Modern Mobile Equipment

At the 2026 IVT Off-Highway Expo, Fluid Power Forum guest host Ben Brown interviews Luke Ferranti of CAPlugs about his first IVT experience and what the company is exhibiting for the off-highway hydraulics market. Ferranti highlights IVT's mix of heavy equipment and technology advances, including joystick control applications relevant to product protection. CAPlugs showcases its hose protection solutions, emphasizing installation efficiency through options like pre-cut segments and a bundler tool for wrapping. He also discusses customization features such as different colors and sleeve markings to support end-user needs. Listeners are directed to connect via LinkedIn, follow CAPlugs on LinkedIn, and visit caplugs.com for literature, the full catalog, and custom work details. 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 [email protected]. Connect with our guest, Luke Ferranti, at [email protected]. Learn more about CAPlugs at caplugs.com. Find and share more interesting fluid power technologies and unique applications using #onlyfluidpowercan and follow podcast and other fluid power industry-related updates at @TheNFPA.