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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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Exploring the World of Industrial Valves: Applications, Components, and Types

October 3, 2024

From oil refineries and water treatment plants to manufacturing and power generation, industrial valves play a crucial role in controlling the flow of liquids and gases. Let’s explore the world of industrial valves and how they ensure efficiency, safety, and…

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6 Things to Consider for Protecting Hydraulic Hose

September 26, 2024

NAHAD, The Association for Hose and Accessories Distribution, has chosen the week of September 10th as Hose Safety Awareness Week. This week is set aside to bring special attention to hose safety and how hydraulic professionals can reexamine safety methods in…

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Agricultural Hoses

September 19, 2024

For many agricultural applications, specific types of hoses are required to handle harsh conditions and work with certain chemicals and materials. Here we’ll review what agricultural hoses are, their applications, and the different types available based on a given application’s…

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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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