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
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
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
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