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Hose Material Guide: Types, Chemical Resistance, Properties

January 16, 2025

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…

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Compression Fitting Types and Applications

January 9, 2025

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…

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Using Steam Safely

December 20, 2024

    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…

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The Art of Actuation

November 21, 2024

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…

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How Hydraulic Flow Control and Components Regulate Speed

November 14, 2024

Hydraulic fluid power is created as the pump pushes fluid through the system. The fluid is routed through valves that direct the flow and relieve pressure when required. The fluid actuates the cylinder, resulting in hydraulic energy converting into mechanical…

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Elevating Fluid Transfer Safety and Efficiency with Dixon MannTek

November 7, 2024

    Dry disconnect couplings are designed to provide safe connection and disconnection of hoses and pipelines carrying liquids and gasses. Unlike traditional couplings, dry disconnects ensure a clean break to help prevent product loss. Applications From rocket fuels and steam,…

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Vapor Recovery 101 – The Best Tank Truck Vapor Recovery Hose

November 1, 2024

What Is Vapor Recovery? Vapor recovery involves the removal of harmful vapor from raw products to ensure purity and to prevent toxic pollutants from being released into the environment. Chemical processing industries use vapor recovery to recover unwanted vapors from…

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Vapor Recovery 101 – The Best Tank Truck Vapor Recovery Hose.

November 1, 2024

What Is Vapor Recovery? Vapor recovery involves the removal of harmful vapor from raw products to ensure purity and to prevent toxic pollutants from being released into the environment. Chemical processing industries use vapor recovery to recover unwanted vapors from…

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14-SHB Series Sanitary Hose Bumper System

October 24, 2024

October 16, 2024     Say goodbye to the limitations of traditional hose bumpers and hello to superior protection. Dixon’s 14-SHB Series Sanitary Hose Bumper System ensures secure attachment, easy cleaning, and unmatched versatility across various industries. With a simple installation process and…

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Hose Accessories Guide: Connectors, Cuffs, Adapters, Clamps

October 10, 2024

Industrial hoses can be outfitted with different fittings and accessories to enhance their performance for a wide variety of industrial applications. At Flexaust, we specialize in finding the best industrial hose solutions in order to suit the unique needs of…

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