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Overview of Flare Fittings Flare fittings are a type of compression fitting used with a flared piece of tubing. They are secured in place with a sleeve and nut to create a pressure and leak-resistant seal. The tip of the flare fitting…
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Proper Component Selection Ensuring hydraulic system components and their functions are leak-free begins with the design, which involves selection of the correct hydraulic fittings, hoses and other components for the application. This could be a hose-end connection, hose or tube…
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To begin answering this question, let’s take a deeper look at what stainless steel is comprised of. While stainless steels are naturally corrosion-resistant, they are not entirely protected from corrosion. Stainless steel derives its corrosion resistant properties from its chromium…
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A safe workplace is a productive one. Taking proactive measures to reduce the potential for workplace hazards is imperative for the success of an operation. Organizations like the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) play a vital role in ensuring…
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Winter presents significant challenges in regions with moderate to heavy snowfall– not only on roads and highways, but airports and rail lines are usually the most difficult for snow removal. In these areas, the operation of mega snowplows and other…
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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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