Rubber & Specialties,Inc.
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Rubber & Specialties,Inc.

Excellent Resource for Rubber Products & Services in Florida

We are an industrial hose, belting, rubber, and gasket supplier. We help Manufacturing & Maintenance clients operate safely and efficiently so that our client’s downtime is minimized and production is at its highest quality.

Mission Statement

Working together to provide quality products and reliable service, we strive to get it right the first time, every time. At Rubber & Specialties, Inc., the service never stops.

Our Vendors

Continental ContiTech
Dixon
Danfoss Power Solutions

Steam Fittings

What do a gallon of gasoline, a ream of paper, and a can of corn all have in common? Each of these items requires steam for production. From oil, gas, and paper, to food, beverages, and textiles, steam is an important aspect of the manufacturing process for a variety of applications and industries. History The…
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Why Choose Forged Over Brazed Fittings?

Producing forged steel fittings includes cutting and heating billets, then using a pre-formed die that creates the desired shape under high pressure on the heated billet. The part is then trimmed and shot blasted to remove any flashing. This process produces a machined forged blank fitting to exact net shapes and dimensions. Forged steel fittings are primarily…
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Guide to Dust Collection Hoses for Woodworking Industry, Metal Fabrication, & Cyclones

Poor air quality can be a serious problem in high-volume manufacturing, metal- and woodworking, furniture building, and other dusty applications. From industrial and commercial wood and metal shops down to the hobbyist’s home workspace, dust particles can quickly build up in the air or on floors, causing respiratory problems or slipping hazards. Dust can also…
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JIC vs. SAE Flare Fittings

Overview of Flare Fittings Flare fittings are a type of compression fitting used with a flared piece of tubing. They are secured in place with a sleeve and nut to create a pressure and leak-resistant seal. The tip of the flare fitting is engineered to precise angles according to specific industry standards for optimal performance and reliability.…
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Considerations for Proper Hydraulic Component Selection

Proper Component Selection Ensuring hydraulic system components and their functions are leak-free begins with the design, which involves selection of the correct hydraulic fittings, hoses and other components for the application.  This could be a hose-end connection, hose or tube to port, a tube end or flange fitting.   If it is a port connection, or…
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WHAT IS PASSIVATION IN STAINLESS STEEL HOSE REELS?

To begin answering this question, let’s take a deeper look at what stainless steel is comprised of. While stainless steels are naturally corrosion-resistant, they are not entirely protected from corrosion. Stainless steel derives its corrosion resistant properties from its chromium content. The chromium, in the presence of air (oxygen), forms a thin film of chromium…
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