Hose, Pipe and Tubing Reference Materials

Description: Aquaculture is going through a massive shift toward sustainability, moving from open natural water to a controlled aquatic environment. ...

Description: Hydraulic hoses are often treated as routine maintenance components. But in one recent case involving a Husky customer, replacing just two hydraulic hoses with non-OEM alternatives led to ...

Description: Any ecosystem is only as strong as the roots that sustain it. And in McElroy’s case, the cornerstone of the plastic pipe industry is the confidence that a fused high-density polyethylene (HDPE) ...

Description: Handling aggressive fluids and gases is a daily routine in many industries, but fortunately, incidents rarely occur. Companies must ensure that no one is harmed by their activities. ...

Description: What Is "Feet of Head" in Pipeline Systems? ...

Description: What Causes Pipeline Cross Contamination? ...

Description: Shaped tubing isn't just about appearance - it's about function. From streamlining performance to space savings, it's built to solve real engineering challenges. ...

Description: In the current state of the gas industry, an interesting dynamic exists, being anchored in both the old and the new and generating as much concern as excitement. The gas distribution industry ...

Description: Whether used in hydraulics, pneumatics, chemical transfer, HVAC, or food-grade systems, hoses and tubing are critical components. These essential elements support the safe and reliable transport of ...

Description: Live pipeline maintenance places crews under constant operational pressure, where decisions must balance uninterrupted flow with exposure to real safety and financial consequences. Shutting down a ...

Description: Tubing and hose are vital components in fluid transfer systems. While sometimes used interchangeably, these two products are not synonymous. In this article we outline the differences of both, and ...

Description: What Causes a Grease Clogged Drain? ...

Description: Hydraulic systems have significantly enhanced efficiency within the industrial machinery and power sectors, with hydraulic hoses being central to these systems. The design and materials of ...

Description: In industrial settings, hoses serve as indispensable components in the safe and effective transfer of liquids, powders, gases and even air. Selecting the correct hose and ensuring it is properly used ...

Description: Challenges of Commercial Drain Maintenance ...

Description: Clogged drains are a widespread problem in both residential and commercial settings. Grease, hair, soap residue, food leftovers, and even tree roots can build up over time and restrict water flow. ...

Description: Understanding Sargassum Seaweed ...

Description: Choosing the Correct Product for Your Application ...

Description: Preventative Maintnance and Care Considerations for Hose and Tubing ...

Description: Importance of Pipe Lining Maintenance ...

Description: Overview: Enhancing Safety in Hazardous Gas Pipeline Operations ...

Description: Overview: What Is Line Stopping? ...

Description: Where Industrial Pipeline Leaks Commonly Occur? ...

Description: 3 Challenges of Sealing Inaccessible Bores ...

Description: Why Tunnel Sealing Is Necessary? ...

Description: The process for permanently sealing decommissioned pipelines ...

Description: Top reasons for blocking sewers ...

Description: 4 Warning Signs of a Clogged Main Sewer Line ...

Description: Like much of America’s water infrastructure, it was determined recently that the park needed an upgrade to the water piping system. Arlington National Cemetery had suffered several breaks that ...

Description: Antamina Mine, located in central Peru, is a top Peruvian producer of copper and zinc concentrates. The mine opened in 1998 and produces hundreds of tons of copper concentrate each year, with capital ...

Description: As the world moves toward more sustainable infrastructure, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) has become the material of choice for piping systems designed to last a lifetime while remaining reliable ...

Description: 4 Common Causes of a Clogged Pool Line Drain ...

Description: Why Proper Duct Sealing Matters? ...

Description: What is Sewer Backup? ...

Description: What Is Line Stopping? ...

Description: What Is Pipeline Tapping? ...

Description: What Is Trenchless Pipe Lining? ...

Description: In order to make tubing for safe and temperature-sensitive applications, PFA tubing is used. Whether for making pumps and fittings, medical tubing, valve liners, and automotive tubing, PFA is ...

Description: Medical Grade Stainless Steel Tubing: Why It's Critical in Healthcare ...

Description: Advantages of Stainless Steel in Medical Applications ...

Description: Key Properties of Hypodermic Stainless Steel Tubing ...

Description: Understanding Metal Pipe Types and Metal Cutting Methods ...

Description: Pipeline Isolation: Purpose, Key Benefits and Best Practices for Safe Operations ...

Description: Understanding the Root Causes of Pipe Leaks ...

Description: Pipeline corrosion is the progressive degradation of materials due to moisture, chemicals, or electrochemical processes. This process weakens pipelines over time, leaving them prone to damage. ...

Description: Pipeline explosions can have catastrophic repercussions for both people and the environment, potentially causing fatalities, significant property damage and lasting environmental effects such as ...

Description: How bypass plugs work ...

Description: What is Pipeline Hydrostatic Testing? ...

Description: 4 Common Causes of a Clogged Industrial Drain Line ...

Description: Advantages of Smoke Testing for Plumbing Leak Detection Over Traditional Methods ...

Description: How to Determine if Your Pipeline Needs Cleaning? Top 5 Signs ...

Description: Why Pipe Purging is Essential for Commercial and Industrial Water Systems? ...

Description: What is Sewer Pipe Lining? ...

Description: Kinking of tubing is a pervasive issue that transcends industries, with potentially dire consequences. When tubing kinks, it not only restricts flow and impairs product integrity but also poses safety ...

Description: Proper pipeline maintenance protects equipment, workers, and end-users. Learn how to maintain a section of pipeline with these helpful tips and procedures. ...

Description: Worker safety is an essential part of a successful pipeline operation. Learn how to stay safe on a pipeline construction site with these tips. ...

Description: Excavation mistakes are the most common cause of pipeline damage. Keep your operation safe with these ways to protect pipelines from excavation damage. ...

Description: Learn about these common forms of routine water well maintenance and how they help homeowners preserve their water systems with this overview. ...

Description: Pipeline workers use different forms of pipeline testing to analyze the integrity of their pipes. Learn more about these testing methods with this guide. ...

Description: The environmental impact of traditional drain cleaners ...

Description: Hot tapping can be dangerous if not handled the correct way, and it's very important to understand the conditions of the line, before you begin the process. ...

Description: There are 3 measurements for calculating stainless steel tubing dimensions: outside diameter, inside diameter, and wall thickness. A comprehensive grasp of these dimensions ensures precise selection ...

Description: What applications for small pipes are driving the trend in microfluidic measurements? ...

Description: Although plastic tubing is often considered a disposable item, it doesn't always have to be. So, finding out if the tubing in your application can be cleaned and used again in that application, or ...

Description: What type of surface does the tubing or hose in your application need? ...

Description: Consider the tubing's application and how the proper packaging can assist the end user. Keep in mind that special packaging is a custom process that can involve minimum order quantities, additional ...

Description: What's the appropriate tubing softness or hardness for your application? ...

Description: Tubing and reinforced hose materials react to moisture differently, and their reactions can vary depending on temperature, contact time, and the amount of moisture. ...

Description: Thermoplastics compared to thermosets can share some physical properties but the process of how each is processed is inversely related. The result between the two material types can determine many ...

Description: Tubing and reinforced hose applications that involve high temperatures or electricity can lead to concerns about fire safety and flammability. When your application involves high temperatures, you ...

Description: If your application involves the movement of tubing or hose against other equipment, you’ll need to make sure that the tubing can withstand any abrasion against the equipment and that the ...

Description: What will move through the tubing or reinforced hose you’ll be using? The ingredients of the substance, whether it’s a gas, fluid, powder, or granular material, must be compatible with the ...

Description: Pros and Cons of PVC and Silicone for Brewing ...

Description: Demystifying the Creation Process of Biopharmaceuticals ...

Description: Here we will discuss some of the best practices in fluid transfer for bioprocessing, focusing on techniques, equipment, and considerations to achieve optimal results. ...

Description: The Importance of Thermal Management in EV Batteries ...

Description: Kinks in tubing can cause a lot more trouble than one would expect. They disrupt fluid flow, jeopardize product integrity, and even pose safety risks. So, how does one tackle the multifaceted issue of ...

Description: Understanding the Importance of Thermal Management ...

Description: Electric heat trace, or surface heating, is the application of heat to an external surface that compensates for heat lost due to changes in temperature in ambient surroundings. In cold or freezing ...

Description: Small diameter stainless steel tubing offers durability and can withstand extreme temperatures and pressures in precise applications. It plays a crucial role inindustries where reliability, ...

Description: When supplying hose assemblies for use in the food and beverage industry, special attention must be given to ensure they meet the customer’s food safety requirements. In addition to consumer ...

Description: “Go, go, go, go!” rang the cheers from the small but vocal crowd of coaches, teammates, and international competitors; as each sled pushed off during the December 2021 North American Cup ...

Description: Several industries work with fluids, such as chemicals which are often harsh and harmful. This requires the use of protective tubes for safe and fast passage. While fluoropolymers are usually used for ...

Description: The world of polymers can sometimes be confusing with all the different types of plastic. To make things even more confusing, a polymer can sometimes take on different properties when made into a ...

Description: Although tubing has three dimensions (O.D., I.D. and wall thickness) only two may be specified with tolerances; the third is theoretica ...

Description: All steel is iron based, but stainless steel contains chromium at 10% or more by weight. Chromium, provides corrosion resistance and a polished appearance, making it highly resistant to rust and ...

Description: With the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill in 2022, the US Government has now initiated the conversion of the US economy from a hydro-carbon-based economy to a hydrogen-based economy. The ...

Description: Due to its inherent advantages, performance plastics are utilized in a wide range of applications in the food and beverage industry. These applications include the transport of drinking water, ...

Description: When typical Americans dispose of their nearly 140,000,000 tons annually of dinner scraps, yard waste, and dusty old worn-out clothing, they might not realize the feats of engineering that go into ...

Description: Derek Maccini, Process Engineer at New England Tubing Technologies, recently contributed to the Medical Product Outsourcing (April 2023) article, The Totally Tubular Technologies that Support Medical ...

Description: NETT is here to help you decide which materials work best with your application. ...

Description: New England Tubing Technologies specializes in custom extrusions featuring small diameter, thin-wall, tight tolerance tubing. ...

Description: In our previous blogs, we've gone over What Are Thermosiphons? and the various Thermosiphon Configurations and Applications. Here we'll be answering one of the most commonly asked questions regarding ...

Description: Sulfuric acid, known as oil of vitriol or hydrogen sulfate, is used in a wide range of applications from fertilizers to explosives. In wastewater treatment, it is common to use 93% to 98.3% to ...

Description: Cleanrooms can be a critical requirement for any industry that is highly sensitive to environmental contamination, especially medical manufacturing assembly. ...

Description: What is a “lumen”? In simple terms, a lumen is the inside space of a tubular structure. In tubing, lumen are often used for air or fluid evacuation or delivery, or to provide separate ...

Description: The Top 20 Tubing & Hose Buying Tips were developed by NewAge Industries to help avoid the downtime, costs, and frustration involved with ordering the wrong tubing or hose. The tips highlight details ...

Description: Metal pipes have been used and installed in fluid and gas applications since the mid-19th century. ...

Description: We utilize a wide variety of compounds designed to meet your specific requirements such as biocompatibility needs, radiopaque loadings, and preferred sterilization methods. ...

Description: Mechanical hose barb connections, which consist of the hose barb, tubing and retention device, are ubiquitous in single-use systems (SuS). They look deceptively simple, but the process of bringing all ...