Plug & Play Hose Shop
Bring hydraulic hose assemblies in-house with a complete work-ready setup, onsite training, and ongoing support from Austin Hose and Gates.
One Failed Hose Slows Everything Down. Plug & Play Keeps You Running.
Stop treating hydraulic hose failures like an outside dependency. Plug & Play gives your team the tools, organization, and support to keep critical equipment moving.
Reduce Downtime
Build common hose assemblies in-house instead of waiting on outside repair timelines.
Recover Productivity
Keep technicians focused on repairs instead of parts runs, delays, and workarounds.
Control Availability
Standardize hose assembly capability with the equipment, tooling, and inventory you need.
Keep Equipment Working
Support uptime across rental fleets, repair bays, construction sites, and maintenance teams.
A Complete Hose Assembly Workstation
Click each labeled feature to see how the Plug & Play table supports cleaner, safer, faster, and more organized hydraulic hose assembly.
Clean Cut Saw
Clean-Cuts™ hydraulic hose cutter is a breakthrough technology that utilizes a toothed knife, cutting with the backs of each tooth, so the knife slices cleanly without material loss. The saw bends the hose into the blade, spreading the cut edges to avoid burning and smoking.
Choose the Footprint That Fits Your Shop
Start with an 8FT or 16FT Plug & Play table, then configure the system around your hose range, workflow, and shop requirements.
Keypad Upgrade
$3,000
- Limits equipment activation to trained team members
- Helps prevent unauthorized use of the Plug & Play table
- Supports safer crimper operation and process control
- Adds security and helps reduce liability exposure
UltraClean Heat Shrink Sealing System Upgrade
$3,500
- Seals both ends of finished hose assemblies
- Helps prevent dirt, debris, and contaminants from entering the hose
- Protects assemblies during storage, handling, and transport
- Supports cleaner installations and helps reduce contamination-related failures
Need crimping capability up to 2"?
The Gates GC32-TSi may be the right fit. Our team can help configure a Plug & Play setup around your hose range, shop requirements, and production needs.
Backed by Gates. Powered by Austin Hose.
The Austin Hose Plug & Play program is supported by Gates, one of the most recognized and widely available hydraulic brands in the market.
Austin Hose is positioned to deliver competitive pricing, while Gates' extensive distribution network gives you flexibility to source locally when speed matters. This supports both cost efficiency and immediate access to product when you need it.
MegaCrimp™ Couplings
- One-piece coupling with a weep-free C-insert design
- Full insertion indication and low insertion force
- No skiving required
- Full-Torque Nut couplings are stronger and more durable than traditional staked nut fittings that can crack when over-torqued
Gates MXT™ Hydraulic Hose
- More flexible, with up to 40% lower force-to-bend for faster, more ergonomic installation
- Up to 30% lighter weight for easier handling
Plug & Play Questions
Answers to common questions about setup, training, crimper options, inventory, and program requirements.
A Plug & Play setup includes the core equipment, tooling, storage, and organization needed to bring hydraulic hose assembly in-house. Standard components include the work table, Gates crimper, clean cut saw, dies, thread ID kits, hose racks, MegaClean system, Dyna-Wipes, bins, bin labels, and supporting assembly tools.
Plug & Play is a complete hose assembly workstation. It is designed to give your team an organized, work-ready setup, not just a standalone crimper.
The 8FT setup is a compact option for shops with limited space or lower assembly volume. The 16FT setup provides more workspace, storage, and layout flexibility for higher-volume operations or larger teams.
The PC707 and GC20 are strong options for shops crimping up to 1-1/4 in. If your operation needs crimping capability up to 2 in, the GC32-TSi may be the better fit. Austin Hose can help match the crimper to your hose range and application needs.
Yes, with the right configuration. Standard Plug & Play setups can be built around the PC707 or GC20 for up to 1-1/4 in crimping. For up to 2 in capability, ask about a GC32-TSi configuration.
No. Plug & Play is designed to help shops build capability with the right equipment, organization, and support. Austin Hose provides onsite setup and training to help your team get started safely and confidently.
Yes. Plug & Play is powered by the nationwide Austin Hose team, with onsite setup and training available to help your team understand the equipment, workflow, and proper hose assembly process.
Plug & Play is a strong fit for equipment rental branches, construction companies, repair shops, mechanic shops, machine shops, fleet maintenance teams, and operations that regularly outsource hydraulic hose assemblies.
Yes. Plug & Play is especially valuable for rental branches and multi-location fleets that need consistent hose assembly capability, reduced downtime, and a standardized setup across locations.
The Plug & Play setup is priced separately from the initial stock order. A minimum initial stock order is required to receive special program pricing, and Austin Hose can help tailor inventory to your equipment, applications, and usage needs.
A minimum initial stock order of $10,000 is required to receive special Plug & Play program pricing.
The customer is responsible for freight, shop air, and shop electrical capabilities. Austin Hose can help review the setup requirements before installation.
Yes. The Plug & Play work table can be customized with your company logo for a professional, branded shop setup.
The keypad upgrade helps control who can activate the Plug & Play table’s electrical components. This allows your shop to limit hose assembly work to team members who have received crimper training, supporting safer operation, better process control, and reduced liability exposure. It also adds a layer of security by helping prevent unauthorized use of the equipment.
The UltraClean heat shrink sealing system helps protect finished hose assemblies before installation. By sealing both ends of the hose, the system helps prevent dirt, debris, and other contaminants from entering the assembly during storage, handling, or transport. Keeping contamination out of the hose helps protect the hydraulic system and reduce the risk of premature hose or equipment failure.
Start by requesting information from Austin Hose at www.austinhose.com/promos/plug--play or email plugandplay@austinhose.com. Our team will review your hose range, shop needs, space, applications, and desired setup to help recommend the right Plug & Play configuration.
