So why do they call it that? Stainless steel products are all around us: steak knives, appliance fixtures, cookware, and (most importantly) metal hose and expansion joints. We see
There are several important factors to note when designing a metal hose assembly: alloy, fittings, media, pressure, and so on. One of the most crucial factors that is
Today’s advanced oil refineries are far more versatile than those built even a decade ago; these high complexity refineries produce more valuable products using lower-cost feedstocks. This gives them
Let’s talk about PEI flex connectors. There’s no two-ways about it: underground sumps are tight spaces. Working in and around them can be really tough, but their job as
For transition between piping systems and large storage tanks, which is better: a hose or expansion joint? Liquid storage terminals consist of above-ground tanks (sometimes numbering in the dozens)
The RP1200 isn’t a new document in the Petroleum Equipment Industry (PEI). The first draft was created back in 2011, final changes made to it in 2017, and state
Corrosion is the enemy. One of the many features of metal hoses and expansion joints (EJs) is their ability to resist corrosive media or environments. It is therefore critical
Bright, flickering plumes of flame are iconic to the oil and gas industry… Long before any of us ever set foot in a real refinery, we were familiarized with the
Remember when we all wondered how the T-1000 was able to liquefy, shapeshift, and repair itself in Terminator 2 back in 1991? We’re told in the film that this
One of the topics we get asked frequently is when to use metal hose. There are many different types of hose available on the market. They include metal, rubber,
Temperature changes have a huge impact on design of expansion joints. Let’s take a look at this in one particular industry: pulp and paper. In papermaking, paper is made
Okay so maybe “Chemical Emperor” is a bit of a dramatic title… but it’s hard to downplay the fact that China has taken the entire chemical world by
Should you use a PTFE liner inside a corrugated metal hose? We get various requests from our customers for non-traditional hose assembly constructions that they believe will help them
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
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
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