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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.
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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.…
Read More How to Avoid Costly Spills When Disconnecting
By Rubber & Specialties,Inc. |
Caustic soda (sodium hydroxide) is widely used in the manufacturing of many products—including pulp and paper, soap and detergent, and mineral oils—and for metal processing and glassmaking. Caustic soda is also dangerous to handle. It is highly reactive and highly combustible and can result in burns if it comes in contact with the skin.…
Read More Hose Material Guide: Types, Chemical Resistance, Properties
By Rubber & Specialties,Inc. |
When selecting the best hose for your industrial application, the material you choose can make all the difference. Although it may be tempting to choose the least expensive option, remember that some hose materials may be better for certain applications than others. Both interior and exterior factors will affect the performance and service life of…
Read More Compression Fitting Types and Applications
By Rubber & Specialties,Inc. |
Compression fittings, a term often interchangeable with instrumentation or tube fittings, are made up of a compression nut, ferrule and fitting body. There are single and double ferrule compression fittings, each suitable for a leak tight seal. However, double ferrule fittings are used in higher pressure applications and provide superior media containment. Both types are…
Read More Using Steam Safely
By Rubber & Specialties,Inc. |
Steam has been used for centuries in both industry and households, but when misused, it can be deadly. When it comes to steam, safety should be the number one priority. Steam has been a catalyst for the growth and development of civilizations around the globe and is very important to many industries. Large ocean-going…
Read More The Art of Actuation
By Rubber & Specialties,Inc. |
August 23, 2023 What goes up must come down, and what opens must be closed. Although the former was used by Sir Isaac Newton to explain gravity, the latter is also true; especially when it comes to valves. Valves must be opened and closed to allow fluid to start and stop moving through a…
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