Push-to-Connect Fitting Materials and Applications
HGW Hydraulics on Apr 29th 2021
Push-to-connect fittings are selected by material, tube type, and application. Common material options include aluminum, brass, stainle
Five Superalloy Families Used in Harsh Environments
HGW Hydraulics on Apr 21st 2021
Superalloys are high-performance alloys used where ordinary materials may not survive the service. They are selected for mechanical str
Additional Hydraulic Fitting Types and Applications
HGW Hydraulics on Apr 15th 2021
This fitting overview continues through several common hydraulic connection styles: O-ring face seal fittings, O-ring boss fittings, fl
Fittings and Flanges in Hydraulic System Design
HGW Hydraulics on Apr 6th 2021
When a hydraulic system is designed, it still needs connection points that can be opened for service. Pumps, valves, cylinders, filters
Forged and Brazed Fittings: How the Processes Differ
HGW Hydraulics on Mar 31st 2021
Forged and brazed fittings are made by different processes. A forged fitting is shaped from a solid piece of metal, while a brazed fitt
D.O.T. Air Brake Fittings and Push-to-Connect Benefits
HGW Hydraulics on Mar 23rd 2021
Large trucks, semi-trailers, trailers, buses, rail equipment, and other heavy vehicles often rely on compressed air brake systems. Thos
Tube Fitting Connections, Thread Quality, and Ferrule Design
HGW Hydraulics on Mar 18th 2021
Instrumentation is built around measurement and control. Process systems use instruments to measure pressure, flow, temperature, level,
Common Pipe Flange Types and Where They Are Used
HGW Hydraulics on Mar 10th 2021
Pipe flanges are mechanical connections used to join pipe to pipe, pipe to a valve, pipe to a tee, or pipe to equipment in a process sy
Process System Valve Types and What They Do
HGW Hydraulics on Mar 4th 2021
Process instrumentation valves are usually small connection-size components, often from about 1/8 inch to 1 inch. In a process system,
Types of Hose Fittings and When to Use Them
HGW Hydraulics on Feb 23rd 2021
Hose fittings connect hoses, pipes, and tubes to hydraulic systems. They help hold a seal, maintain hose pressure, and reduce twisting