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Materials

Forged Steel Fittings vs Cast Fittings: Strength, Porosity, and Service Life

Nov 28th 2023

Forged steel fittings are often selected when strength, pressure capability, impact resistance, and long service life matter. Compared
Materials

Poly Alloy vs Brass PEX Fittings: Material Differences and Applications

Nov 14th 2023

PEX fittings connect cross-linked polyethylene tubing in plumbing, radiant heating, cooling, and light industrial fluid systems. The fi
Materials

Brass Fittings: Four Styles, Advantages, and Common Uses

Nov 1st 2023

Brass fittings are used in many fluid, air, plumbing, instrumentation, and light industrial systems because brass combines corrosion re
Materials

Stainless vs Carbon Steel Hose Fittings: Material Choice and Service Life

Oct 11th 2023

Stainless steel and carbon steel hose fittings can both be correct choices, but they solve different problems. The best material depend
Materials

Stainless Steel Pipe vs Hose: Where Each Fits in an Assembly

Mar 30th 2023

Stainless steel pipe and hydraulic hose are both used in fluid power assemblies, and many systems use both. It is uncommon for one opti
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Stainless Steel Hose Fittings and Adapters: When They Make Sense

Mar 21st 2023

Stainless steel hose fittings and adapters are used when the system needs more than basic connection hardware. The added value is usual
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304 and 316 Stainless Steel for Hose End Fittings

Jan 24th 2023

Stainless hose end fittings are commonly made from austenitic stainless steels such as 304 and 316. Both are corrosion-resistant, but t
Materials

Stainless Tubing and Stainless Pipe: Measurement, Shape, and Use Differences

Jan 11th 2023

Stainless tubing and stainless pipe are often discussed together, but they are ordered and used differently. The difference is importan
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Choosing Stainless Steel Pipe, Fittings, and Adapters for Corrosion Service

Dec 13th 2022

Stainless steel pipe, fittings, and adapters are selected when corrosion resistance, cleanliness, temperature capability, or long servi
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Galvanized Pipe: Coating, Durability, and Service Limits

Nov 24th 2022

Galvanized pipe is steel pipe with a protective zinc coating. The coating is intended to slow corrosion by putting a zinc barrier betwe