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The Transformation of Workplace Safety
By Rubber & Specialties,Inc. |
Workplace safety has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past few decades. Once an afterthought, it is now a top priority, driven by advancements in technology and regulatory standards.The shift from unsafe environments to highly regulated, secure zones is a testament to both societal change and innovations in equipment and training. But how did…
Read More 6 Hydraulic Industry Trends: a Year in Review
By Rubber & Specialties,Inc. |
The hydraulic equipment industry covers components such as valves, fittings, hoses, pumps, motors, cylinders, filters and accumulators. End-use industries comprise primarily of aerospace and defense, automotive, machine tools, material handling, hydraulic presses, shipbuilding, construction, oil and gas, agriculture, forestry and plastics. The global hydraulic market size in 2023 is expected to reach USD 45.3 Bn and grow…
Read More Types of Hoses | A Quick Guide on Industrial Hose Types
By Rubber & Specialties,Inc. |
Industrial hoses fall under a broader category of hoses and ducts that are available in a wide range of options, sizes, materials, and applications. This blog post will provide an overview of the industrial hoses offered at Flexaust, a guide to choosing the right industrial hose, and why you might want to consider Flexaust as…
Read More How to Change the Seals in a Dixon Split Flange Swivel Joint
By Rubber & Specialties,Inc. |
Overview Swivel joints are a critical component of Dixon loading arms and are used wherever a leak-proof swivel connection is needed in pipelines or in combination with hoses to eliminate hose twisting. They feature full 360° rotational movement and are available with a variety of end configurations, seal options, and ball-bearing materials. Read our blog post…
Read More Making The Right Connection
By Rubber & Specialties,Inc. |
Whether it’s for watering a garden, putting out fires, or pumping gasoline, hoses play an important role in our daily lives. In a previous blog post, we discussed hose assembly dynamics. Another often overlooked aspect of hoses, however, is the attachment method used on the end. credit iStock: sergeyryzhov Overview/Applications There are three options for transferring fluid…
Read More Hydraulic Hose Safety: 5 Common Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make
By Rubber & Specialties,Inc. |
Evolving regulations and industrial demands of fluid power and force amplification systems have led to deeper scrutiny of the reliability and durability of hydraulic systems and related components. Additionally, rapid modernization and automation of fluid power systems, while undeniably boosting their overall operation efficiency, make it easy to overlook maintenance schedules, safeguards, and best practices.…
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