August 2, 2021 7:38 pm
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Hydraulic hose reels can be convenient and efficient. They are a helpful tool to keep your shop neat and your hose easily accessible. However, it’s important to choose the right option among the many hydraulic hose reels on the market. For example, a self-retracting hydraulic hose reel isn’t right for everyone. Use the following tips to select the best model for your setting and needs. Consider benefits You may wonder if you even need one of these hydraulic hose reels. However, this is standard equipment for proper shop safety. If you use a portable hydraulic tool that operates at the... View Article
July 21, 2021 5:00 pm
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Businesses that frequently use hydraulic hose assemblies understandably tend to buy them in bulk, which allows them to have them on hand whenever needed and to use them in a wide range of applications. However, what many of these businesses fail to consider is that by using generic hoses for multiple situations, this could actually create the need for more frequent hose replacement. As such, it’s actually better to invest a bit more money initially to get custom hydraulic hoses that fit your specifications for individual applications, rather than trying to use generic hydraulic hoses in a “one size fits... View Article
July 7, 2021 5:00 pm
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Determining the sizes of pipes you need for your project can be a bit of a challenge, especially if you have not previously learned or researched how to measure pipe thread size or pipe fittings. It is understandable to assume the size of the pipe refers to its outer diameter. However, as with lumber, we have to consider “nominal” versus “actual” sizes. Pipe fittings must have inside diameters that are large enough to fit over the outside diameter of a pipe. Usually, a half-inch fitting will have an outside diameter of around 1.25 inches. Here’s a quick overview of what... View Article
