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Old 04-15-2020, 02:26 PM
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how can csmi charge 12.50 euros for a .80 cent fittings (SMC M-5HL-5) , i ques that is normal for them, i just stated in this hd equipment hydraulic stuff, i dont mind spending but really thing are kind of out of control a bit..

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Old 04-19-2020, 10:53 AM
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CSMI is an Australian importer... why would you order anything from there being that you're in Canada? He orders product from Europe or China, then ships to you... most of the cost would be shipping fees & taxes.

Order hydraulic parts direct from here

https://www.modellhydraulik.com/
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Old 04-19-2020, 05:55 PM
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i'm just saying buyer beware.. i get all my fittings in the states at SMC they make them there and cheap, 80 cents each..
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Old 04-20-2020, 07:49 AM
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got a link? i need fittings. i googled smc, but the site i found just looks like air products, not hydro
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Old 04-20-2020, 10:49 AM
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air and hydraulic are the same
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Old 04-20-2020, 10:53 AM
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as u can see in my mods, im running 500 psi to 600 and no trouble at all..hope that helps.60429161931__67126611-3A63-4706-AA16-CC29C1C30E8D.JPG
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Old 04-20-2020, 03:52 PM
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thanks, i'll give them a try
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