Craig joins Open-S Alliance
Craig is now a proud member of the Open-S Alliance.
As the demand for increased productivity and improved sustainability grows, we believe the right attachment is key to achieving both goals. The Open-S standard provides manufacturers and users with a shared platform that offers the flexibility needed to maximize both production and sustainability in any application.
What is Open-S?
“Open-S is a common standard for the hydraulic interface between machine couplers, tiltrotators and/or tools. This definition entails that the quick couplers that follow the standard are compatible between different manufacturers and products. The interface builds on the established, symmetrical quick coupler standard for excavators (the S Standard) developed by machine suppliers. Open-S does not define the technical solutions incorporated in quick couplers or products, but rather ensures that the quick couplers from different manufacturers are compatible with one another. Open-S is completely machine and system independent, which means continued freedom of choice to define different functions and additional features in the systems.” (OpenS.org)
What is the Open-S Alliance?
“Open-S is managed by an independent organization, the Open-S Alliance, which in turn is led by a council of engineers from all member companies. We believe that the freedom to choose improves the conditions for new innovations and continuous development. We also believe that closed systems create a lock-in effect that limits users’ ability to choose the best products. By agreeing instead on an open interface, we can all focus on the competition and still offer customers compatibility.” (OpenS.org)
The Open-S standard allows machine owners and contractors the freedom to choose the right tools, which is crucial for the future success of our industry. By promoting this shared platform, users can select from a variety of couplers, tiltrotators, and attachments without compromising safety. This freedom of choice benefits manufacturers, dealers, and end users alike. To learn more about Open-S, read our flyer here.
Open-S Press Release