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
To the uninformed, a valve is a valve, and a valve that’s used in one setting is just fine to use in another—but that’s far from the truth! We sell all sorts of different valves at Royal Brass Incorporated that are used for a variety of purposes in an array of industries. One of the most popular valves we offer are globe valves. But how do globe valves work in San Jose, CA? Continue reading to learn more about globe valves. What do they do? Globe valves are linear-motion valves designed to start, stop and regulate flow. However, they’re primarily... View Article
Crimping and swaging are the two most common ways to combine sections of a hose. To accomplish this task, a crimping machine closes segment dies around the ferrule while reducing it to the necessary outer diameter (OD). While you may already know what crimping is, some folks may want to know what is swaging in San Jose, CA. In swaging, a machine reduces the OD of the ferrule by pushing a ferrule and a fitting through a fixed split die. Another major difference between the two processes is that crimping simultaneously changes the circumference and shape of the ferrule. As... View Article
A barbed hose fitting is a tiny component that plays a big role in hosing and tubing systems. Everything from multimillion dollar industrial operations to the tubing on drink dispensers needs barbed hose fittings to function properly. Read on to learn more about barbed hose fittings, including brass barbed fittings, and how they’re best used for industrial applications in San Jose, CA. What is a barbed hose fitting? A barbed hose fitting is a component that makes a connection between tubing materials. The hose barbs themselves are essentially bumps and ridges on a fitting that grip the inside of a... View Article
Fluoropolymers have numerous applications, but they’re most popularly known for keeping food from sticking to pans. If you’re running an industrial facility in San Jose, CA that requires the use of hydraulic tubing, it’s important to select tubing based on the type of fluoropolymer you need. You generally have two options to choose from: PFA and PTFE. What is PFA, and what is PTFE? Read on to learn about the differences between these two common polymers. PTFE and PFA defined PTFE, or polytetrafluoroethylene, was the first synthetic fluoropolymer produced. It’s commonly known as Teflon™. It’s a molecular compound containing carbon... View Article
