Metal Alloys: Terminators to Hoses
By: Erik Kane | On: July 17, 2018
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
When To Use Metal Hose – 8 Factors to Consider
By: Frank Caprio | On: July 3, 2018
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,
How Temperature Changes Affect Expansion Joint Design
By: Frank Caprio | On: June 28, 2018
Temperature changes have a huge impact on expansion joint design. Let’s take a look at this in one particular industry: pulp and paper. In papermaking, paper is made from
Goodbye to Pulp & Paper?
By: Erik Kane | On: March 9, 2018
We live in a digital age. An age where everyone carries around a high-definition supercomputer in their pocket that delivers a constant stream of information: local & global news,
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
Corrugated Metal Hose: Assembly Components and Value
By: Frank Caprio | On: May 31, 2016
If no special options or accessories are needed, there are four basic components to a corrugated metal hose: The tube (or hose itself), the braid, the braid collars, and
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,
Paper Mill Dryer: Solutions for Steam Piping
By: Frank Caprio | On: March 1, 2016
In the papermaking industry, the paper mill dryer removes the last unwanted moisture from the paper web by passing the paper between a series of rollers that are heated