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Hose Clamps 101

September 12, 2024

August 7, 2024 Just like there are different types of valves and hose nozzles, there are also different types of hose clamps. Let’s take a look at the most common types of hose clamps Dixon offers, their features, and applications Overview Hose clamps…

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13 Hydraulic Hose Protection Products for Secure Operations

September 5, 2024

Hydraulic hose assemblies are typically exposed to rugged and harsh conditions. Hydraulic hoses often experience extreme vibration and/or constant movement and contact abrasion in both mobile and industrial equipment. These conditions can damage, or otherwise erode, hose covers leading to…

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Does Double-Gloving Increase Safety?

August 29, 2024

In medical use, double-gloving—wearing one pair of gloves over another—is commonplace. Healthcare professionals, always looking for extra protection from bloodborne pathogens, germs, viruses, and bacteria, have long double-gloved when the fear of contamination is high. In the early days of the…

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LNG – Precision Manufacturing to Meet Safety Needs

August 22, 2024

December 27, 2017     Over the past decade, several companies have established themselves as international experts in the design and functionality of the various components that make up LNG transport systems: The superior quality and functionality of these components are…

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JIC Versus ORFS Fittings

August 15, 2024

Which is a better hydraulic fitting, a JIC 37° flare or an O-ring face seal? It’s like asking if a Mercedes-Maybach S is better than a Porsche 911 Turbo. They’re both over $200,000 with all the features, each gets lousy…

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The Dangers of Hydraulic Fluid and How Flat Face Hydraulic Quick Couplers Prevent Injury

August 8, 2024

Hydraulic Fluids are Used in a Myriad of Industries and Applications Hydraulic fluids are used in machinery and equipment to provide power for completing work tasks across a broad range of industries. Hydraulic fluid becomes pressurized when sending power to…

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Pressure Reducing vs Pressure Restricting Valves

July 25, 2024

In the vast network of pipelines in industrial complexes, residential buildings, and municipal water systems, maintaining optimal pressure is crucial. Pressure control valves play a pivotal role in this process. Two common types of pressure control valves are pressure-reducing valves…

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4 Styles and 5 Advantages of Brass Fittings

July 18, 2024

Brass fittings provide strength, durability, corrosion resistance and ductility at ambient and high temperatures. Brass is an alloy that primarily consists of copper and zinc. It is used in a variety of fitting applications, including compression, hose, pipe and pneumatic.…

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SPRING DRIVEN HOSE REELS

July 11, 2024

Posted by Erin Collins on Jan 10, 2017 Hose reels are a relatively simple piece of machinery, yet they serve a pivotal function in a variety of different industrial applications, providing safety and added efficiency to any business requiring the…

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Butterfly Valves: A Solution for LPS

June 28, 2024

    The shift towards renewable energy sources like solar and wind is inevitable to meet growing electricity needs, yet for the present, our society remains reliant on oil and gas to fuel our daily lives. With U.S. natural gas production…

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