Perhaps you have been a similar situation. It is 3 p.m. on a Friday afternoon, and you are about 30 minutes away from completing a very large contract on an earth moving job. If you can complete this job before 5 p.m. you bring it in under budget and collect a bonus. Then disaster strikes…. Read more »

Your hydraulic system is only strong as your weakest industrial hose. This statement applies to a hydraulic system and any system or equipment that uses hoses. While every hose you have seen may look identical to the next, they are all unique in their own ways. In today’s demanding work environments with increasing pressures, chemical… Read more »

For many people, hose assembly is the first time a decision is made on what type of hydraulic hose you will need to use. In this multi-billion dollar industry,  the choice of hose fitting can be a bit overwhelming. The responsibility of choosing hose fittings can become even more overwhelming knowing that selecting the wrong… Read more »

Get in, go back to work, complete the job. At Custom Hose Tech, we understand how valuable your time is. This is why we offer the right hydraulic hoses, fittings, and other parts when you need them the most. We offer comprehensive hose and fittings services at our Bloomington location, including mobile repairs in and… Read more »

Hydraulic hoses are all about fit. A fitting that does not match the others can lead to leaks and damage to your equipment, and this means that you have to know which type of metrics your fittings use. There is a good chance that some of your hose uses British metric threads. Fortunately, these are… Read more »

At Custom  Hose Tech, we understand the key role that hydraulic hoses play in industrial applications and commercial applications. As a trusted hydraulic hose supplier in Rochester, MN, we house a wide range of products from the world’s top manufacturers. With our skills and expertise, we will always help you choose the right hose or… Read more »

At Custom Hose Tech, we make it our business to carry quality hoses, fittings, and quick couplers from various manufacturers. One of those quality manufacturing companies is Komatsu America Corp, a subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd. A name well-known and respected worldwide, Komatsu is a leader for manufacturing construction, mining, and compact construction equipment. Komatsu America Corp…. Read more »

Rochester Hydraulic Hose Company Opens Custom Hose Tech, a leading hydraulic hose company specializing in unusual metrics and non-standard hoses and fittings, is proud to announce the opening of our new location in Rochester, MN. With the January opening of our new location at 6131 Rome Circle NW, Rochester, MN 55901, we will now have… Read more »

To construct or repair an enduring, non-leaking hydraulic hose, the correct ports and connectors have to be matched. The accurate identification of the port fittings in the fluid power piping system is important for the selection and installation of hoses or tubes from one moving part to another.  Also, if repairing hoses and connectors, accurate… Read more »

Today, industrial machines and industrial equipment are outlined and manufactured in every area of the world. The hydraulic systems that help make the machines and equipments we use on a regular basis use a variety of adapters and fittings. The adapters and fittings that help make the machines will also use a variety of thread… Read more »