Abstract: A universal joint (110) includes a first yoke (112) having a first arm (120) and a second arm (122), and a second yoke (114) having a third arm (130) and a fourth arm (132). A coupling member (116) having a ring-shaped body (138) is disposed between the first yoke (112) and the second yoke (114). The coupling member (116) has a central aperture (142) generally circumscribing a rotational axis (A-A) of the coupling member. A plurality of receiving portions (140) on the coupling member (116) are configured to receive the first arm (120), the second arm (122), the third arm (130) and the fourth arm (132).

Abstract: A portable crimping apparatus suitable for crimping hose fittings on high capacity hoses having four to six layers of braided wire reinforcement utilizes a relatively light weight pusher which has openings therethrough to illuminate the crimping operation. The pusher is mounted on a plate attached to a ram of a hydraulic cylinder, which ram is used to advance the pusher. The pusher is retained in position on the plate by thumb operated spring latch. A pair of lifting arms are pivoted to a support for the ram to facilitate carrying the portable crimper apparatus.