How Temperature Affects Hydraulic Hose Performance
HGW Hydraulics on Feb 17th 2021
Temperature plays a direct role in how hydraulic hoses perform. A hose assembly can be damaged by the wrong hose selection, excessive s
Choosing O-ring Materials for Hydraulic Fluid Service
HGW Hydraulics on Feb 9th 2021
Quick answer
There is no single best O-ring material for every hydraulic fluid. The right choice depends on the fluid chemistry, temper
Two Common Tube Fitting Types and How to Choose
HGW Hydraulics on Feb 4th 2021
Tube fittings are often grouped into two broad families: instrumentation tube fittings and industrial tube fittings. Both connect tubin
Popular Hydraulic Fitting Types and How to Identify Them
HGW Hydraulics on Jan 27th 2021
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Compression Tube Fittings: Types, Materials, and Assembly Checks
HGW Hydraulics on Jan 21st 2021
Compression fittings are tube connections built around a fitting body, nut, and ferrule or ferrules. Choosing the right one is about mo
Common Hydraulic Fitting Types Buyers Should Know
HGW Hydraulics on Jan 12th 2021
Common hydraulic fitting types are not interchangeable just because the threads look close. A buyer usually has to identify the thread
Ground Support Equipment Hydraulic Hose Protection: What to Check
HGW Hydraulics on Jan 6th 2021
Ground support equipment works in the short window between an aircraft arriving and leaving again. Hose assemblies on this equipment s