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Quick Connect Couplings: Common Use Cases

HGW Hydraulics on Jul 22nd 2021

Quick connect couplings are used where tubing or fluid lines need to be connected and disconnected quickly. Their function, internal pa
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Sanitary Fittings and Tri-Clover Connections Explained

HGW Hydraulics on Jul 14th 2021

Sanitary fittings are used in process piping where cleanliness matters. Important details include sanitary fittings, surface finish, ro
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Dual Ferrule Tube Fittings: How They Work

HGW Hydraulics on Jul 8th 2021

Dual ferrule instrumentation fittings are used to connect tubing in measurement and control systems. Their construction, working mechan
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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