Custom Hose Tech, located in Bloomington, Minnesota, wants to make sure anyone needing the best in hydraulic hoses knows where to call or visit. We have the knowledge and the stock to support a diverse range of metrics. We carry brand names with proven, quality products that industries depend upon to keep their work flowing…. Read more »

Finding the right business to accommodate your hydraulic or industrial hose fittings needs or any other need can feel like a taxing undertaking, especially if you feel there are either too few or too many options, depending on the area you live in. However, when you know your options and are equipped with the right… Read more »

The Experts with Fast and Dependable Service The team at Custom Hose Tech has everything you need when it comes to hydraulic hoses. We have the experience and the knowledge you need when you have unusual metrics requiring non-standard hoses and fittings. We also carry multiple lines of quality hoses, fittings, and quick couplers from… Read more »

Are you scratching your head because your hydraulic hose recently failed? We know how frustrating it is when your equipment malfunctions and prevents your company from moving forward and reaching certain goals. This downtime can also have a significant impact on your bottom line and profit margin. We have helped countless organizations solve complex issues… Read more »

A hydraulic hose may seem like a fairly simple machinery component. But purchasing a hydraulic hose that is not designed for use with your application can lead to leaks, erosion, and overheating. Fortunately, you can avoid these pitfalls by enlisting the help of an expert in the custom hydraulic hose industry. Below are eight reasons… Read more »

Hydraulic systems are used with many different industrial and personal applications; as for businesses using light and heavy machinery with hydraulic systems, maintaining workflow continuity and safety are the main concerns with hydraulic system failures. Getting hydraulic systems repaired quickly and with the right parts is vital for productive workflows to ensue. In this regard,… Read more »

Whether you are keenly familiar with hydraulic hose fitting issues or whether this is the first time you have experienced a hydraulic hose fitting problem, you need to act quickly to preserve the integrity of your equipment and minimize interruptions to productivity. In most cases, the best course of action is to schedule a service… Read more »

The Metric Advantage at Custom Hose Tech No one surpasses Custom Hose Tech when it comes to mastering metric hydraulic fittings. Any business which relies on imported machinery from worldwide manufacturers can rely on Custom Hose Tech’s experience in the widely diversified world of metric fittings. Metric hydraulic fittings are a complex category ranging far… Read more »

Businesses using hydraulic systems in their day-to-day operations understand how important it is to reduce downtime from repairing or replacing their hydraulic hoses and fittings. This is especially true when system operators are trying to fix hydraulic systems with unusual metrics or non-standard hoses and fittings. One source businesses can look toward for help is… Read more »

Hydraulic System Fitting Essentials Pipe Threads and High-Pressure Hydraulics For generations leakage around threaded pipe fittings was an accepted fact of life in high-pressure hydraulic systems. It wasn’t until WW2, with the advent of airborne high-pressure hydraulic systems in military aircraft that engineers began to reject fluid leakage around pipe thread connections as acceptable. Before the… Read more »