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Pasteurization 101

August 7, 2025

In the 1860s, Napoleon III, emperor of France, had a problem. French wine was turning sour, and no one knew why. In France, when the wine goes bad, everything goes bad. So, the emperor turned to France’s greatest scientist, Louis…

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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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Expansion Joints for Fiberglass Reinforced Piping Systems

July 25, 2025

INTRODUCTION Numerous industries use FRP piping today, including oil and gas, power plants, chemical processing, pulp and paper, and water/wastewater. Fiberglass Reinforced Thermosetting Plastic pipe (FRP) is manufactured with a winding process that combines thermosetting epoxy resins reinforced with continuous…

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5 Key Reasons to Use Lightweight Nitrile Gloves Instead of Vinyl

July 17, 2025

Most vinyl gloves are made in China, and tariffs have made those much more expensive.  Now may be a time to shift from vinyl disposable gloves to lightweight nitrile.  Nitrile offers several advantages: performance, safety, environmental impact, and user comfort.…

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A Selection Guide to Dust Collection Hoses & Fittings

July 10, 2025

Dust Collection 101 While all industrial processes produce some amount of waste, some types of debris are more difficult to remove than others. Blasting and sanding, for instance, produce a fine dust that can settle over large surfaces. When disturbed, these contaminants disperse…

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Instrumentation Fittings, Valves, and Accessories for the Medical and Life Science Industry

June 26, 2025

The life science market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.28% from 2024 to 2033 (BioSpace). As a result, critical  gas and fluid systems are essential to support medical device manufacturing and sustain this…

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Understanding 3-Way Ball Valves

June 19, 2025

    When it comes to fluid control, the key is to go with the flow—and 3-way ball valves make it easier to do just that. These versatile valves allow for precise regulation of flow in multiple directions, making them essential…

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Fluid Power in Agriculture: Key Applications from Farm to Facility

June 5, 2025

When you pick up an apple or a head of lettuce at the grocery store, it’s easy to overlook the complex network of machines and systems that helped get it there. Behind every harvest and every shipment is a chain…

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Custom Molded Cuffs: A Better Fit for Vacuum & Cleaning Systems

May 15, 2025

Secure, reliable hose connections start off with the right cuff. Flexaust designs and manufactures custom-molded hose cuffs to create dependable, leak-free connections between vacuum hoses and their attachments. Whether you’re designing a new product or upgrading an existing system, custom…

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The Role of Quick Disconnects in the Construction Market

May 1, 2025

    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…

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