Breathing air hoses (or tubes) are the simplest, yet the most crucial element that helps to protect the user’s respiratory systems from inhaling hazardous air, gases, or fumes when working in hazardous environments. Breathing air hose, which is an imperative element in almost all breathing apparatus systems, helps to protect from particulate contaminants, gaseous or […]
Rubber hoses are extensively used across industries for various purposes. Some heat resistant hoses such as high temperature rubber exhaust hoses are specially designed to function in hot environments and serve as an outlet for chemical fumes, smoke, steam, hot exhaust gases, and so on, depending upon the application. Garage exhaust hose systems are applicable […]
Exhaust systems are an integral part of automobiles and are used to remove poisonous fumes from the vehicle. In automobiles or pickup trucks, these systems are mostly located towards its rear and feature several components. Exhaust manifold, oxygen sensors, catalytic converters, mufflers, exhaust pipes, and tailpipes are some important parts of an exhaust system. The […]
A lot has changed in the agricultural industry in the last 50 years, but a constant has been the rubber seed drop tube. It is found on machinery from almost every manufacturer and works for planting a wide variety of crops. However, for as similar as the application of the parts is, the sizes and […]
First of all, what is a static charge and what creates it? According to dictionary.com, static charge is defined as, “a stationary electric charge built up on an insulating material.” When items contact each other, the friction can rub off electrons, and when one of those materials is an insulator, meaning it will not release […]
Designing a game call can be a very challenging prospect. The sound has to be just right, and yet it needs to be simple enough that anyone can use it to make an effective call. Using a corrugated rubber tube for a game call can allow the user to fluctuate tones in ways that closely […]
Drain hoses can be an afterthought in industrial design, which is easy to understand considering that their very purpose is to move discarded materials. On the other hand, those tubes are carrying material that needs to get from point A to point B for a reason, and failure of a drain hose can have significant […]
There are few vacuum scenarios worse than cleaning out a deep fryer. It’s an industry that doesn’t get a lot of attention, but it is a critical part of the restaurant industry in America. The challenge is not only oil, but the temperatures that must be dealt with. Many hoses can survive one or the […]
Whether for a diesel engine or industrial blower assembly, air intakes in the 3″ to 6″ ID range can pose some unique challenges for designers. There can be negative pressure issues, bend concerns, mating and connection problems, temperature extremes, or flow rate demands, just to name a few. A great solution to these common issues […]
As safety standards become more stringent and engineers and product designers look for more durable and versatile components, flame retardant materials have become more popular. A common standard for polymers is the UL94 burn rating. The purpose of that is to qualify how a material handles open flame and in what manner it does or […]