Fittings for hydraulic hoses and pipes allow the medium to be safely transported through hydraulic systems. A hose fitting may be small in size, but it plays a big role in the hydraulic system. It is important to choose the right hydraulic hose fitting to avoid potential problems and maintain optimal hydraulic system performance. Factors… Read more »

Hydraulic hoses are critical components of your machines, connecting components and carrying pressurized fluids. If you have a machine that involves hydraulic hoses, you’re not alone; many industrial facilities work with hoses regularly, which is why you’ll find hoses in almost every industry. With the growth of the industry, there has been an increase in… Read more »

Hydraulic parts, such as hoses, tubes, pipes, pumps, valves, and cylinders all need to be connected with a configuration of hydraulic hose fittings. Fittings must have the correct shape, materials, threading, and sealing options to keep the hydraulic system running efficiently and without any major safety issues. The following will focus on two different types… Read more »

What would happen if you had a tight deadline to finish a major job? Suddenly, a hydraulic line on your equipment ruptures. Then you find out the hose was not available immediately and will take several days or even weeks for delivery. And you can’t afford the downtime waiting for the delivery of a new… Read more »

Now that we are 20 years into the 21st century, one common thread running through the most successful companies, products, and services is the ability to deliver in a mobile fashion. Mobility is a key component of a successful 21st-century business venture. Mobility is also a key component of Custom Hose Tech. In this post, let’s take… Read more »

Is your Rochester, Minnesota earthmoving business looking for an industrial hose fittings supplier? Whether your company has one or a hundred and one pieces of equipment, they all need an industrial hose fitting supplier to keep the earth moving and the money flowing! Perhaps your main concern in Rochester is not so much about industrial… Read more »

Hydraulic systems are prone to leakages that are mostly a result of faulty fittings. Repairing these leakages is somewhat more complicated than replacing damaged fittings. The good news is that there are some precautions you can take while handling fitting leaks. Our Custom Hose Tech experts elaborate below on what to do when dealing with… Read more »

Like other heavy-duty pieces of machinery, hydraulic types of equipment are subject to wear and tear. For instance, a hydraulic hose may rapture and bring your entire operation to a sudden stop. When this happens, you have to look for an expert to repair it. If the service providers you find are not within your… Read more »

When one of your hydraulic hose’s renders your heavy equipment idle, there are two ways that you can approach the ‘downtime.’ Frantically running around in unproductive circles. Or picking up the phone to call your reliable business partner. If your company has relied on Custom Hose Tech in the past for these occasional meltdowns, you… Read more »

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 »