How Compression Fittings Work
HGW Hydraulics on Jun 29th 2021
Compression fittings use a nut and compression element to grip tubing and form a connection. Key points include materials, uses, the di
AN Fittings and Adapters: What They Are
HGW Hydraulics on Jun 23rd 2021
AN fittings and adapters come from the Army-Navy standard family and are widely associated with fluid lines, flexible hoses, and metal
Hydraulic Adapter Types and Common Uses
HGW Hydraulics on Jun 15th 2021
Hydraulic adapters are used when a system needs to connect two ends that do not naturally match. Adapters are small but important parts
Spiral vs Braided Hydraulic Hoses: Key Differences
HGW Hydraulics on Jun 10th 2021
Spiral and braided hydraulic hoses both move hydraulic fluid between components, but their reinforcement is built differently. Construc
JIC vs ORFS Fittings: Sealing Styles and Use Cases
HGW Hydraulics on Jun 9th 2021
JIC and ORFS fittings are both common hydraulic connection choices, but they seal in different ways. JIC fittings use a 37 degree metal
Choosing the Right British Threaded Adapter
HGW Hydraulics on Jun 2nd 2021
British threaded adapters need careful identification because British Standard Pipe connections can be parallel or tapered, and the sea
Hydraulic Fittings and Adapters: How They Differ
HGW Hydraulics on May 27th 2021
Hydraulic fittings and hydraulic adapters are often discussed together because both parts help connect lines, ports, hoses, tubes, valv
U Joints and Power Transfer in Hydraulic Equipment
HGW Hydraulics on May 18th 2021
A U joint, or universal joint, connects two rotating shafts that are not in a straight line. It lets torque and rotation pass through a
British, German, and Japanese Fitting Connection Basics
HGW Hydraulics on May 12th 2021
British, German, and Japanese hydraulic connections can look similar to familiar U.S. fittings, but the thread form, pitch, seat angle,
ISO Connections and Instrumentation Fitting Basics
HGW Hydraulics on May 4th 2021
ISO hydraulic connections and instrumentation fittings cover several different connection families. Three common groups are ISO 6162 fo