Archive for August 2024
Does Double-Gloving Increase Safety?
In medical use, double-gloving—wearing one pair of gloves over another—is commonplace. Healthcare professionals, always looking for extra protection from bloodborne pathogens, germs, viruses, and bacteria, have long double-gloved when the fear of contamination is high. In the early days of the pandemic, even with widespread glove shortages, an extra pair of gloves was seen not as…
Read MoreLNG – Precision Manufacturing to Meet Safety Needs
December 27, 2017 Over the past decade, several companies have established themselves as international experts in the design and functionality of the various components that make up LNG transport systems: The superior quality and functionality of these components are based on years of experimentation and evaluation of temperature differentials and how they affect the…
Read MoreJIC Versus ORFS Fittings
Which is a better hydraulic fitting, a JIC 37° flare or an O-ring face seal? It’s like asking if a Mercedes-Maybach S is better than a Porsche 911 Turbo. They’re both over $200,000 with all the features, each gets lousy gas mileage and can go from zero to 60 mph in the blink of an…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Hydraulic Fluid and How Flat Face Hydraulic Quick Couplers Prevent Injury
Hydraulic Fluids are Used in a Myriad of Industries and Applications Hydraulic fluids are used in machinery and equipment to provide power for completing work tasks across a broad range of industries. Hydraulic fluid becomes pressurized when sending power to various attachments used for lifting, digging, pushing, pulling, and many other processes. Many industrial operations,…
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