Hydraulic Thumb for Excavator Plumbing Solutions

The hydraulic thumb for excavator and mini-ex equipment is a valuable attachment for operators, giving versatility to easily pick up bulky materials such as big rocks, debris, trees, and logs. The Hydraulic Thumb Simplifies Lifting and Moving Tasks Using a thumb attachment on a mini-ex or full-size excavator simplifies a variety of tasks such as picking up…

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PTFE Hose and Fittings

     What do non-stick cookware, the atomic bomb, and hoses have in common? They all utilize PTFE. But what exactly is PTFE and why is it used? Keep reading to learn more. What is PTFE? Polytetrafluoroethylene, known as PTFE, is a type of plastic first discovered by chemist Roy J. Plunkett. The discovery of PTFE…

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GSE Hose: Protecting the Skies from the Ground

Ground Support Equipment (GSE) services aircraft at commercial airports and air force bases in between flights and during scheduled maintenance. They are also used to perform other tasks around the runway and taxi areas. SAE AIR4286 puts forth policies, procedures and practices required to maintain mobile and fixed ground support equipment at airport passenger and cargo terminals. While ISO 6966 specifies the safety requirements to be considered by…

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