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Hydraulic hoses are the arteries of a hydraulic system. They are used in a wide variety of equipment and industries, including oil and gas, mining, construction, agriculture, manufacturing, rail, automotive, food and pharmaceutical production, and much more. Hydraulic hoses are used…
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An old proverb says necessity is the mother of invention. When an important need or problem arises and presents obstacles, we are challenged to create a solution. In a nutshell, this is how Dixon’s GSM Armored Hose came about. History…
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Hose clamps are designed to secure the hose to the hydraulic fitting. It stabilizes the connection, which is why finding the correct size is essential. But before sizing a hose clamp, you need to ensure there will not be leakage or excessive…
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We love Nick here at the office. You should, too, especially when he orders too many hard hats. As you can see, we have lots of colors. And they are the ratcheting style. So call Nick (+1 (850) 478-9778) to…
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In February, I got the chance to go to our industry tradeshow. While there, I recorded a series of short videos allowing our manufacturers who were exhibiting at this event to introduce themselves to you. Shown is only the first…
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Dixon offers a reliable line of push-in fittings, which is no surprise. Dixon fittings are the best, but then Rubber & Specialties only carries the best. The fittings come in several different fitting types like: brass. stainless steel. nickel-plated. nylon…
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When it comes to picking out a hose, it’s important to pick out the right kind of hose to meet your needs. Take refrigerant hoses. Those hoses need to stand up to some harsh chemicals and temperature changes. If the…
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Sometimes, working with hoses can be a bit frustrating. When you have a job to do, you don’t need to worry about the integrity of your hose. Novaflex offers a bend restrictor for its Uni-Chem hoses. The bend restrictor moves…
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