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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
The efforts to make our economy and industries greener through technology are continuing to gain momentum, and for good reason! As the world’s population continues to grow and we
Bio-based polymers to the rescue… Bio-based polymers – polymers made from biological sources – have been around for ages. Starch and cellulose are two common examples. However, the recent
Top 10 Terms and Abbreviations for Metal Hose You Should Know. The goal of a game of basketball is simple: get the ball into the hoop to score your