EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. … Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced today that its hydraulics business has added a new group of non-Department of Transportation brake line assemblies for racing and off-road use to its Aeroquip^® Performance Products line. The pre-assembled and tested brake lines feature high-performance Teflon^® hoses with braided stainless steel outer covering for strength and durability. They offer a 4:1 burst-to-operating pressure ratio for increased safety in off-road and racing applications.

Both -03 and -04 size hose assemblies are available in 18 different lengths from 10” to 50” to suit virtually any application requirement. Both straight-straight and straight-90° end fitting configurations are available as standard products in either size and all lengths. Selection and ordering are facilitated by a new, easy-to-use part numbering system.

Eaton’s Hydraulics Operation is a business segment of the Eaton Fluid Power Group. The business is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of a comprehensive line of reliable, high-efficiency hydraulic systems and components for use in mobile and industrial applications. Mobile and industrial markets include agriculture, construction, mining, forestry, utility, material handling, earthmoving, truck and bus, machine tools, molding, primary metals, automotive, power generation, port machinery and entertainment. Eaton’s Hydraulics Operation provides customer-driven solutions under brand names such as Aeroquip^®, Boston^®, Char-Lynn^®, Eaton^®, Hydro-Line^®, Synflex^®, Vickers^®, Walterscheid™, and Weatherhead^®. For more information, visit www.eaton.com/hydraulics.

Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company with 2007 sales of $13 billion. Eaton is a global technology leader in electrical systems for power quality, distribution and control; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; aerospace fuel, hydraulics and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has 81,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.

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