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
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
How to Calculate Proper Hose Length for Offset in an Installation
By: Erik Kane | On: January 20, 2017
Lateral offset hose applications are one of the most commonly encountered hose installations. Whether it’s used to compensate for moving equipment, misalignment in a piping system, or as a
Types of Expansion Devices
By: Frank Caprio | On: August 24, 2016
Many types of expansion devices are used in industrial applications. Why are they necessary? As piping systems heat and cool, they experience changes in length caused by thermal expansion
How Hose Master’s Product Analysis Lab Can Help
By: Frank Caprio | On: July 12, 2016
It is important for a salesperson to be able to identify and prevent hose failures at the jobsite. Asking questions about the application requirements, conducting proper training on hose
Fitting Knowledge – How Pipe Differs from Tube
By: Frank Caprio | On: June 24, 2016
End Fittings: How does Pipe differ from Tube? When you look at general fittings classifications, pipe fittings are defined as a part used in a piping system: for changing
Solving Demanding Spray Chamber Applications
By: Erik Kane | On: May 12, 2016
Continuous casting is a process that revolutionized the steel-making industry after its introduction in the 1950s. Prior to that, steel was poured into a series of molds to make
Selecting a Metal Hose: 3 Variables to Consider
By: Frank Caprio | On: May 24, 2019
There are 3 key variables in selecting a metal hose: pressure-carrying capability, flexibility, and chemical compatibility. Once you’ve determined your application requires a metal hose, the next step is
Selecting a Metal Hose: 3 Variables to Consider
By: Frank Caprio | On: April 22, 2016
Once you’ve determined your application requires a metal hose, the next step is selecting a metal hose to ensure the assembly will safely meet the rigors of each application.
When To Use Metal Hose – 8 Factors to Consider
By: Rich Troyer | On: March 3, 2016
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, composite,