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How To Protect Your Equipment and Piping Systems With Expansion Joints

October 16, 2025

Water and wastewater systems rely on complex pumping and pipe systems that can wreak havoc in the event of failure. Since the 1930’s, expansion joints have kept these systems protected from sudden movement related to vibration, pump thrust, earth movement,…

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Considerations When Selecting Temporary Cooling Ducts for Tent Rentals

October 9, 2025

There are a number of factors to consider when setting up rental tents – and ensuring the comfort and safety of guests is a top concern. For this reason, many tents come equipped with portable, temporary ductwork to provide necessary…

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Keeping Construction Moving: Hose Protection & Hydraulics at Work

September 25, 2025

Construction runs on powerful machines, and those machines rely on hydraulic systems to lift, push, crush, pave, and haul. From bulldozers to rock crushers, it all depends on components that can handle the heat, the dirt, and the pressure. Let’s…

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Surface Prep Dust Collection Hoses

August 28, 2025

What Is Surface Preparation? Surface preparation refers to several methods that are utilized to treat material surfaces prior to coating, painting, and other adhesion procedures. This step is crucial, as the quality of the surface preparation directly correlates with coating…

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Powering Food & Beverage: Key Components That Keep Production Flowing

August 14, 2025

Whether you’re sipping on a soda or grabbing a quick snack, the flow of food and beverage products to your table relies on complex machinery and components working behind the scenes. From bottle & can filling machines to food packaging equipment,…

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Boost Agricultural Productivity with Flat-Face Hydraulic Couplers

July 31, 2025

Modern agriculture demands fast and efficient equipment operations, including the ability to connect and switch implements quickly, minimize hydraulic fluid waste, and maintain systems that are safe and reliable. Flat-face hydraulic couplers for agricultural operations answer these needs with leak-free…

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How to Identify NPT Thread and Other Hydraulic Fitting Types

July 24, 2023

Just about every industrial application utilizes machinery and equipment powered by hydraulics, from agricultural, earthmoving, and snow removal machines to industrial diecasting and molding equipment, oil and gas exploration, construction and demolition, automotive manufacturing, aerospace, aeronautics, and more. The vast…

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E-Z Clip System: What Could be Easier?

July 13, 2022

When it comes to picking out a hose, it’s important to pick out the right kind of hose to meet your needs. Take refrigerant hoses. Those hoses need to stand up to some harsh chemicals and temperature changes. If the…

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