A new hose and new awareness for a hazardous issue, respirable crystalline silica: In an effort to protect against worker inhalation of harmful crystalline silica, new regulations have been set by OSHA. Jackhammer and other breaker tool applications are covered by the construction industry compliance regulation 29 CFR 1926.1153 with a start date of September… Read more »
There are many reasons to install external hose sleeves or wraps on a hose assembly. There are also many types of products depending on the hose application and the type of protection needed. This post will review the different products from nylon sleeves to fire resistant tapes and more. Nylon Hose Protection Sleeves: The most widely… Read more »
Over the years we have been a part of many projects, some nearby and some that span the globe. Why do companies choose to work with us time and time again? Capital Rubber strives to go beyond providing parts or assemblies by helping find solutions. We pride ourselves on selecting and designing products that will… Read more »
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 »
