The process of specifying and purchasing fire hose may seem simple, but it can get quite confusing and complicated when you start looking further into it. Over the past five years, I have been tasked ...

At FDIC 2024, Mercedes Textiles Ltd. announced their newly-launched online resource hub KnowYourHose.com – and it’s already providing fire departments with easy access to all the information needed to ...

• SAE J517 Standard remains the benchmark for hydraulic hose dimensions and performance. • Many proprietary hoses offer higher pressure ratings, longer life, and more flexibility than standard hoses ...

Plumbing is one of the most overlooked items on a vehicle. During a busy racing season, hoses seem to be the last item ordered when prepping a truck. This usually results in a last-minute phone call ...

Those garden hoses curled up in your side yard or snaking across pathways are among the most versatile tools you have. Think about it. A hose can deliver an essential element to thirsty plants; rid a ...

Careful design and the use of quality hoses and fittings in mobile hydraulic systems significantly reduce the prospect of malfunction that can cause harm to people. That said, severe injury from a ...

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