Hydraulic systems for industrial machines and equipment use a wide variety of different types of adapters, fittings and sealing methods. What can be confusing is that thread forms across brass adapters in San Jose, CA might look alike, making it difficult to identify the specific type, not to mention time consuming if you don’t know exactly what you’re looking for. You need to know the thread type if you’re going to be able to select the proper replacement part when you’re performing maintenance and repairs on your equipment. If you install the wrong part, this could result in some significant... 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
