How to Identify Corrosion on Hydraulic Adapters
Aug 17th 2022
Visual inspection is one of the simplest ways to catch hydraulic adapter corrosion before it becomes a leak or downtime problem. Corros
Why Metric and Nominal Threads Should Not Be Forced Together
Aug 9th 2022
Metric and nominal thread systems are not interchangeable just because the parts appear close in size. Thread pitch, thread angle, diam
Why Coolant Lines Need Hose Materials Made for Water-Based Fluids
Aug 4th 2022
Coolant lines should not be treated as ordinary hydraulic oil lines. The fluid is different, and the hose material has to be compatible
Hydraulic Hose Temperature Limits and Service Life
Jul 27th 2022
Hydraulic hose life is strongly affected by fluid temperature. A hose may be rated for a pressure level, but heat, cold, and fast tempe
Flared and Flareless Tube Connections: How They Seal
Jul 21st 2022
Hydraulic tube connections are commonly built around either a flared tube end or a flareless compression design. Both styles can create
Carbon Steel vs Stainless Steel Hydraulic Adapters
HGW Hydraulics on Jul 12th 2022
The main tradeoff between carbon steel and stainless steel hydraulic adapters is corrosion resistance and service life. Carbon steel ad
Four Tube Fitting Styles from Low to High Pressure
HGW Hydraulics on Jul 6th 2022
Instrumentation and fluid control systems use fittings, valves, and tubing to transfer, measure, and control flow, pressure, and temper
What DIN Means for Metric Hydraulic Fittings
HGW Hydraulics on Jun 28th 2022
DIN stands for Deutsches Institut fur Normung, the German Institute for Standardization. In hydraulic fittings, DIN often refers to met
Why U.S. OEMs Are Specifying More DIN Hose Fittings
HGW Hydraulics on Jun 23rd 2022
DIN hose fittings are becoming more common in the United States as more equipment is designed for global markets and more European-buil
Four DIN Hydraulic Fitting Types and How They Seal
HGW Hydraulics on Jun 15th 2022
DIN metric and BSPP thread styles are common in European hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. DIN-type tube fittings are commonly associa