GAZ Poclain 24 Degree Flanges: Identification and Fit
HGW Hydraulics on Feb 3rd 2022
The GAZ Poclain 24 degree flange is a French high-pressure hydraulic flange style associated with Poclain equipment and hydrostatic tra
SAE Code 61 vs Code 62 Flanges: Pressure and Pattern Basics
HGW Hydraulics on Jan 25th 2022
SAE Code 61 and Code 62 flanges are common four-bolt hydraulic flange connections. They both use an unthreaded female port with four bo
BSP vs NPT Threads: Sealing Style and Identification
HGW Hydraulics on Jan 19th 2022
BSP and NPT are both pipe thread styles used to join fittings and pipes, but they are not interchangeable. They differ in thread angle,
Hydraulic Hose Color Codes, Ferrules, and Skiving Basics
HGW Hydraulics on Jan 11th 2022
Hydraulic hose is central to many systems, from mobile equipment to machinery that lifts, pushes, steers, or actuates heavy loads. The
Hydraulic Flange Connections for High-Pressure Applications
HGW Hydraulics on Jan 6th 2022
Hydraulic flange connections are used where high pressure, vibration, shock, or large line size can make threaded connections harder to
Pneumatic Hose and Tubing Materials: What Each One Handles
HGW Hydraulics on Dec 29th 2021
Pneumatic hose and tubing distribute compressed air to valves, actuators, tools, and other components. The material choice affects flex
Hydraulic Hose, Tubing, and Fitting Compatibility Checklist
HGW Hydraulics on Dec 23rd 2021
Hydraulic hoses, metal tubing, and fittings all move fluid through a system, but they do not serve the same job or tolerate the same co
Braided vs Spiral Hydraulic Hose: Which Should You Use?
HGW Hydraulics on Dec 14th 2021
Braided and spiral hydraulic hoses are both used in fluid power systems, but they solve different problems. Braided hose is often chose
DIN Flange vs ANSI Flange: What Changes in Hydraulic Systems
HGW Hydraulics on Dec 8th 2021
DIN and ANSI flanges are both used in demanding hydraulic and piping applications, but they come from different standards and should no
ORFS vs ORB Fittings: How the O-Ring Seal Is Different
HGW Hydraulics on Nov 30th 2021
ORFS and ORB fittings both use an O-ring to seal hydraulic connections, but the O-ring is located in a different place and the connect