Products
The hydraulic thumb for excavator and mini-ex equipment is a valuable attachment for operators, giving versatility to easily pick up bulky materials such as big rocks, debris, trees, and logs. The Hydraulic Thumb Simplifies Lifting and Moving Tasks Using a thumb attachment…
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What do non-stick cookware, the atomic bomb, and hoses have in common? They all utilize PTFE. But what exactly is PTFE and why is it used? Keep reading to learn more. What is PTFE? Polytetrafluoroethylene, known as PTFE, is…
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Ground Support Equipment (GSE) services aircraft at commercial airports and air force bases in between flights and during scheduled maintenance. They are also used to perform other tasks around the runway and taxi areas. SAE AIR4286 puts forth policies, procedures and practices required to maintain mobile and fixed ground…
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Hydraulic fittings play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of a hydraulic hose system, and stainless steel ranks among the most prevalent materials used in a variety of systems. Stainless steel hydraulic fittings are primarily used where the…
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Just like there are different types of fire hose nozzles and fire department connections, there are also different types of hoses. While it may seem like all hoses are the same since they can all distribute water, some hoses are designed for various…
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Check valves are found in almost every industrial application acting as non-return or one-way valves. Generally simple devices, check valves perform a vital function preventing reverse flows, damage and ensuring efficient operations. Reverse flow can, for example, result in water hammer.…
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COXREELS® hose, cord & cable reels are essential components for applications that are commonly found in the aviation / aerospace manufacturing industry – along with airport ground support vehicles and airport hangers that keep aircraft fueled, maintained and in the…
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Hydraulic quick couplers facilitate the quick connection and disconnection of fluid lines in a quick and convenient way. Quick disconnect couplings are fittings that are used in hydraulic and pneumatic systems to quickly connect and disconnect lines without loss of fluid…
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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 must be opened and…
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Hydraulic fittings connect hose, pipe and tube to components such as hydraulic manifolds, cylinders, various components or other hoses- you already knew that, otherwise you wouldn’t be on this blog! BUT did you know the different types and applications of…
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