If only the endless number of tubes and hoses that snake through a commercial or industrial worksite had a one-size-fits-all solution when it came to length and attachments. Sadly, that’s not the case, and all those crucial components require a little bit of help to work alongside your machinery. That’s where a good set of PTFE or PFA fittings in San Jose, CA can make the difference between a smooth workday and a real disaster. But what is the difference between these two popular fitting types, and what purpose do they serve on the job? Read on to find out!... View Article
O-rings are a very commonly used sealing solution for a wide variety of applications. However, there are some circumstances in which O-rings will fail or develop certain types of problems, especially when placed under pressure. For this reason, it is important for you to plan out how you’ll use those O-rings and consider all of the various stressors that could affect them so you can make sure you minimize any potential problems with them. Here are just a few steps you can take to ensure you experience as few problems as possible with your O-rings and custom seals in San... View Article
At Royal Brass Incorporated, we are pleased to be a trusted dealer of a wide variety of Parker parts. Whenever you’re in need of Parker products, you can trust that we’re going to have what you need in stock, or will be able to get it for you quickly thanks to our ongoing relationship with the manufacturer. Here are just a few reasons why you should visit a Parker hose supplier in San Jose, CA like Royal Brass Incorporated whenever you’re in need of new hose parts: Long-time supplier: We’ve been providing our customers with Parker products for many years,... View Article
When a pneumatic hose breaks free from its couplings, the issue is called “hose whip,” and it can be dangerous. They require much lower pressure than hydraulic systems, but ISO and OSHA have strict standards regarding what must be done to prevent hose whip. Hose whip occurs when the pressurized hose breaks loose and whips about the space. Naturally, this can cause damage and injury to both workers and their workspace, which is why ISO and OSHA demand that these hoses be kept away from workers. The restraint systems have two major components: a hose collar or clamp, and a... View Article
A flange is a fitting that goes around a round object, such as a pipe, in order to strengthen it and add the opportunity to attach additional components to the pipe. They can also join pipes, valves, gauges and other components. Flanges come in a variety of materials, including stainless and other types of steel, carbon and aluminum. The type of flange you need depends on the type of fluid your piping system is transporting and how you will join them (either screwing or welding together). There are no building standards that demand the use of flanges, but they can... View Article
