Fracking: Rescuer or Ravager?
By: Erik Kane | On: April 24, 2018
Hailed by some as the savior of the American energy market and the catalyst for an economic revolution, and detested by others as the harbinger of ill health and
Caster Cutoff Torches: Clogged Nozzles? Use Corrugated Metal Hose
By: Frank Caprio | On: April 3, 2018
In steelmaking, continuous casting units are capable of producing a wide variety of shapes and profiles, which are then cut into manageable lengths after they have solidified. While this
Goodbye to Pulp & Paper?
By: Erik Kane | On: March 9, 2018
We live in a digital age. An age where everyone carries around a high-definition supercomputer in their pocket that delivers a constant stream of information: local & global news,
Optimize Fluid System Performance by Understanding Pressure Drop
By: Frank Caprio | On: February 20, 2018
Understanding pressure drop is critical to optimizing the performance of a fluid system. In order for liquid or gaseous media (“fluid”) to flow through a piping system, the fluid
How Do You Take Your Crude Oil: Sweet & Light, or Sour & Heavy?
By: Frank Caprio | On: January 30, 2018
Crude oil impacts our life in myriad ways. Every driver on the road is keenly aware of the relatively low gas prices we have been enjoying lately. Remember dire
Tuyere Cooling Hoses in Ironmaking
By: Erik Kane | On: November 22, 2017
Wait…How Do You Say It? Let’s address the most obvious question first: tuyere is pronounced “tweer.” For anyone not familiar with the metals industry, you don’t want to repeat my
Steel Industry Technologies: Direct Reduced Iron
By: Erik Kane | On: September 27, 2017
Why do I need a Chef’s Toque in a Steel Mill? Because making steel is the industrial version of cooking. The steel mill is like a big kitchen, where
Project Spotlight: MOX Service Project
By: Erik Kane | On: August 18, 2017
We are proud to announce that we are an approved supplier Hose Master designs and manufactures flexible metal components for a variety of industries, but power generation is one
Determining Proper Hose Length: A Calculation Guide
By: Frank Caprio | On: July 27, 2017
Proper hose length is an overlooked, but absolutely critical factor in industrial applications. We are proud to introduce our latest hose assembly design tool: the Hose Assembly Length Calculation Guide.
Protecting Flexible Metal Hose and Expansion Joints
By: Frank Caprio | On: July 6, 2017
Protecting flexible metal components: why is it so important? After all, they’re made out of metal, right? Corrugated hose and metallic expansion joints are common ways to allow for flexibility
Understanding Naphtha and Ethane Cracking Processes
By: Frank Caprio | On: June 6, 2017
Let’s investigate naphtha and ethane cracking. Ethylene – because its molecules have very distinctive and useful chemical properties – is manufactured in greater amounts than any other chemical. The
8 Ways to Combat Torque in Interlocked Metal Hose
By: Erik Kane | On: May 22, 2017
Let’s investigate torque in interlocked hoses. Interlocked hoses are an excellent choice for industrial applications. Whether it’s used for transferring dry bulk materials, as a robust outer guard for
3 Main Interlocked Failure Modes
By: Erik Kane | On: May 4, 2017
Albert Einstein famously said, “The only source of knowledge is experience.” And when it comes to knowledge with metal hose, Hose Master has pioneered solutions through application experience since
Temperature Considerations for Air Compressor Hoses
By: Frank Caprio | On: April 13, 2017
Today’s topic is air compressor hoses, and the importance of understanding temperature considerations. Air compressors have many uses in today’s world, as compressed air is an economical means to
Measuring Stripwound Hose: Compressed, Relaxed, & Extended State
By: Cam LaRocco | On: April 1, 2024
If you’ve ever found yourself puzzled over stripwound hoses and how to accurately measure them, you’re not alone. Whether you’re safeguarding cables or transferring dry bulk materials, understanding the