When selecting the components of a metal hose assembly, it’s crucial to understand the relationship between temperature and pressure. This understanding is key to correctly matching each component to

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Make Way for Paperboard! We all have witnessed the shift away from printed media over the past decade. Paper mills that had produced newsprint for generations suddenly found themselves

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Can I Afford to Upgrade my Piping System Now? With everything going on in the world right now a lot of companies are prioritizing finding ways to reduce costs.

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That’s a Tricky Question… A question we are frequently asked by our customers is “Can I use a metal hose for food-related applications?” It’s a simple question, but the

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