Industrial Fluid Systems Blog / Hose & Flexible Tubing

Navigating Hose Permeation: 5 Factors & Prevention Tips

Guarding against hose permeation is critical. Here are 5 factors to consider.

In some situations, hose is much better than rigid tubing or piping. Generally with hose you'll have fewer connections, aren't limited to straight lines/angles, and don't have to worry about exact len …

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New Swagelok Training: Tube Fitting Inspection Essentials

NEW: Swagelok Tube Fitting Inspection Essentials Training

What method is best for inspecting Swagelok tube fittings after installation? How about after a refurbishment or reassembly? Are there mistakes to be alert for with tube system placement? A new semina …

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Avoiding Electrostatic Discharge with Static Dissipative Hose: Photos, New Video

Steam, hydraulic oil, high velocity gases, and dielectric fluids can generate static charge when passing through a hose core.

Steam, hydraulic oil, high velocity gases, and dielectric fluids can generate static charge when passing through a hose core. Brush up on hose selection factors that affect plant safety and efficiency …

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Routing Hose at Manufacturing & Processing Plants: 4 Rules + Damaged Hose Photos, Video

Hose Damage Examples

Above: A few examples of what we see in the field. See below for the video. Our Hose Resource Collection (free) delivers a range of content on this topic in one step.

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8 Simple Custom Solutions: Turn Times, Photos, Case Studies, FAQs

With certified technicians and large inventory, we're equipped to build leak-tight assemblies

A new section of our website features examples of custom solutions we build for customers. Learn about the process and how we achieve same-day turnaround in some cases while meeting Swagelok's rigorou …

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10 Tips on Steam Heat Exchanger and Tracing System Design

It's critical to know the operational characteristics of where the system will function. Not knowing can lead to choosing the wrong components. Read on for details, then please click through for info …

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