Can your business be environmentally conscious when dealing in energy dependent industrial rubber and plastic materials? We have all seen images of the turtle and the plastic six-pack ring or sea birds navigating piles of plastic bottles washed ashore. In consumer disposables such as drinking straws and water bottles there has been a growing movement… Read more »
Cam and Groove (or Cam Lock) Couplings: From standard to locking cam arm, to no arms at all: The cam & Groove coupling, also known as the cam lock coupling, is a time tested convenient hose coupling found in numerous applications across many industries. The coupling system is simple enough, pull down the levers on… Read more »
Industrial hose assembly types, from band clamped to built-in hose couplings and everything in between: If you spend some time selecting an industrial hose, you will find that there is a wide range of styles, models, and brands available. Add in the numerous hose coupling styles and materials and the possibilities can become overwhelming. But the selection process… Read more »
A word (or a few) on working pressure ratings: Rubber industrial hose is typically marked by the manufacturer with the working pressure rating directly on the hose. This is calculated based on a burst test at the factory, without taking into account what couplings will be installed, how they will be installed, and how the… Read more »
Cam and groove couplings have served for years in liquid applications from bulk transport to pump suction and discharge with minimal change. A spring-loaded locking arm, new metal alloys, and some accessory items are the only real changes offered to the market over the past few decades. Now there are two innovations that improve safety by decreasing the… Read more »
When a hose will be installed where the application involves elevated temperature, it is important to check the working pressure rating of the hose at that temperature. The listed working pressure on a hose is based on normal operating conditions and temperature (65 – 75 degrees F). Because rubber and plastics become softer at the high end of their… Read more »
Buying USA made and fabricated hose assemblies can benefit your business: Support the US economy: Buying USA manufactured and assembled products supports not only the USA factories, but also the distributor and the suppliers of raw material, production equipment, supplies and packaging. Show your clients and your employees that your company is quality driven and… Read more »
While our hose products are not specifically designed for, and are not factory approved for this, one of our hoses in particular found an unexpected cult following. Every so often we get an inquires for short lengths of lay-flat hose for use in ski press bladders. Traditionally used fire hose was utilized for this but… Read more »
Do your hose assemblies fail prematurely or need constant repair? Many factors, some more obvious than others, may be the cause of a hose failure. To determine the cause of hose failure, several potential issues must be reviewed, including internal, external, and installation factors. Here are some of the factors that can cause premature failure: Hose is… Read more »
