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    The construction industry relies on hydraulic-powered equipment to perform demanding tasks efficiently, making reliable quick disconnects an essential part of many machines. From skid steers and mini excavators to pile drivers and utility trucks, having the right quick disconnect…

Did you know that the medals given out to athletes during the Olympics aren’t made of solid gold, silver, or bronze? Interestingly, the last solid gold medals were given out at the 1912 Stockholm Games. This fact is fascinating, considering…

Did you know that the medals given out to athletes during the Olympics aren’t made of solid gold, silver, or bronze? Interestingly, the last solid gold medals were given out at the 1912 Stockholm Games. This fact is fascinating, considering…

Maintaining cleanliness in facility carpeting is crucial across a broad spectrum of industries. The healthcare, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage sectors, for example, all require highly sanitary conditions to protect patients and consumers, reduce allergens and bacterial growth, and meet…

    Workplace safety has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past few decades. Once an afterthought, it is now a top priority, driven by advancements in technology and regulatory standards. The shift from unsafe environments to highly regulated, secure zones…

The hydraulic equipment industry covers components such as valves, fittings, hoses, pumps, motors, cylinders, filters and accumulators. End-use industries comprise primarily of aerospace and defense, automotive, machine tools, material handling, hydraulic presses, shipbuilding, construction, oil and gas, agriculture, forestry and plastics. The…

Industrial hoses fall under a broader category of hoses and ducts that are available in a wide range of options, sizes, materials, and applications. This blog post will provide an overview of the industrial hoses offered at Flexaust, a guide…

    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…

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…

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…