Archive for February 2025

    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…

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…