What Makes Gas so Great?
By: Erik Kane | On: November 13, 2019
Like many people during this time of year, I was laid up over the weekend with a nasty head cold. This kept me mostly in bed with nothing but
Low-Temperature Applications: Can I Use a Metal Hose?
By: Abby Svitana | On: October 29, 2019
It comes as no surprise that metal corrugated hose is the preferred choice for high-temperature applications. But what about low-temperature applications? This is a question we frequently see
Safely Shipping Flexible Metal Components
By: Abby Svitana | On: October 17, 2019
Hose Geometry and Flexibility When it comes to flexible metal hoses and expansion joints, one factor that should not be overlooked is how to protect them during shipping. However,
What is “Dilbit” and How Do You Handle it Safely?
By: Frank Caprio | On: October 8, 2019
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
Interlocked Hose: Combating Common Failures
By: Abby Svitana | On: September 26, 2019
As Albert Einstein once said, “The only source of knowledge is experience.” When it comes to interlocked hose, Hose Master has had a fair share of experience. While other
Flex-Connectors: Swivels vs. Mechanical Clamps
By: Erik Kane | On: September 19, 2019
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
Continuous Casting: Metal Hose and the Modern Steel Mill
By: Abby Svitana | On: August 28, 2019
Praise for the Continuous Casting Process The steel industry has not always been how we know it today. Prior to the introduction of continuous casting in the 1950’s, steel
Considerations for Using Metal Hose in Chemical Plants
By: Erik Kane | On: August 6, 2019
Chemical plants are one of the biggest industrial users of corrugated metal hose assemblies. Processes performed in the plants involve some of the most demanding environments: Temperatures ranging from
Papermaking: Selecting the proper alloy for expansion joints
By: Frank Caprio | On: July 18, 2019
Selecting the proper alloy for expansion joints is critical: their performance is only as reliable as the information provided during the inquiry phase. We were recently working on an
Maximizing Service Life: Recommendations for Hose Inventory and Storage
By: Erik Kane | On: June 25, 2019
Hose storage is an important contributor to maximizing the life of hoses. Yet it’s often overlooked. When it comes to industrial products and applications, much of the discussion is
Storage tank connections: hose or expansion joint?
By: Frank Caprio | On: May 30, 2019
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)
How Would you Handle Corrosion in your Steel Mill?
By: Erik Kane | On: April 25, 2019
Addressing New Issues Steel mill operators don’t like to have downtime problems, in fact they can’t afford to. They want to run as much as possible, and as efficiently
Using metal hose and expansion joints in CIP systems
By: Frank Caprio | On: April 2, 2019
Cleaning-in-place, or CIP, is a method used to clean piping systems and the attached equipment without the need to take the system apart. It is commonly used in the
The Drawbacks of Green Energy
By: Erik Kane | On: March 13, 2019
Power generation is one of, if not the top concern when it comes to emissions and climate change. We need energy, and lots of it. Our demands for it
Using Corrugated Metal Hose for Oxygen Service
By: Frank Caprio | On: February 20, 2019
Today, most steel is produced using either an Electric Arc Furnace (EAF), or a Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF). The EAF employs huge electrodes which supply an electrical current, melting