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Polyethylene versus nylon tubing — who wins the pressure war?

August 26, 2024 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Polyethylene and nylon tubing. prepare for battle. Image generated by AI.

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor In the bustling battlefield of pneumatic systems’ hose and tubing, two contenders stand ready for combat: polyethylene and nylon tubing. Armed with unique strengths and weaknesses, they prepare to face off in the high-pressure war, so let’s dive into this skirmish and see who emerges victorious. Round 1: The Durability […]

Filed Under: Featured, Pneumatic tubing

Follow these 9 tips to prevent pneumatic hose leaks

September 6, 2023 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Air hoses are vital for many pneumatics-heavy industries, serving as lifelines transporting air to power machinery and tools. However, leakage is a common and frustrating issue that often arises in many pneumatic distribution systems. Leaks hinder efficiency and lead to unnecessary energy wastage and increased operational costs. Thankfully, preventing pneumatic […]

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White paper reveals strategies to prevent tubing kinking

August 29, 2023 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Kinking of tubing, a widespread challenge with far-reaching implications across industries, has been addressed in a comprehensive new white paper by NewAge Industries. When tubing kinks, it not only disrupts fluid flow and product integrity but also poses safety risks that can have critical consequences. The white paper, titled ” Preventing Kinking in Tubing: Strategies […]

Filed Under: Hydraulic hose, Industry News, Pneumatic tubing Tagged With: newageindustries

How do you select pneumatic hose and tubing?

June 23, 2023 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

An example of coiled, flexible tubing Image courtesy of AutomationDirect

Imagine you’re in charge of automating a factory or warehouse. You need to move products quickly and efficiently from one point to another and consider pneumatics as a solution. Pneumatic systems need plumbing, lots of it. The most popular plumbing conduit for air systems is synthetic plastic or rubber tubing or hose. However, with so […]

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How can you prevent pneumatic tube failure?

March 2, 2023 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Pneumatic tubing and hoses from AutomationDirect

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Pneumatic systems are common in various industries, including automation, food & beverage, and packaging. They’re preferred over other systems for their simplicity, efficiency, cleanliness and versatility. Pneumatic systems rely on hoses to transport compressed air from the compressor to the devices that use it. There are many types of hose, […]

Filed Under: Featured, Pneumatic tubing

igus CFX clamps reliably secure pneumatic hoses without crushing

February 3, 2022 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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igus has introduced a new CFX series clamp designed to provide strain relief for pneumatic hoses in e-chain cable carriers. Too tight and it breaks off — an age-old saying that applies not only to screws. The same applies to clamps. These clamps relieve the strain on cables and pneumatic hoses in the cable carriers […]

Filed Under: Accessories, Featured, Pneumatic tubing Tagged With: igus

Modular insert and metal contacts for pneumatic connections

November 3, 2021 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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Mencom announces an improved version of the MIXO modular pneumatic connection system that uses a new self-extinguishing thermoplastic insert and metal contacts. The new MIXO system not only allows more frequent mating cycles for compressed air distribution systems but also guarantees better mechanical resistance, increased airflow for transmitting dry and compressed air in pneumatic systems. […]

Filed Under: Featured, Pneumatic tubing Tagged With: mencom

What are the best materials for pneumatic tubing and hoses?

September 2, 2021 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Polyurethane tubing from SMC Corp. of America

By Frances Richards, Contributor Within industrial plants and facilities that rely on pneumatic equipment, pipes convey air from the compressor to various filters, dryers, and air preparation systems. Once at the machine level, tubing and hoses distribute air to valves, cylinders, pressure regulators, and other pneumatic components. Rather than using rigid pipes, most of today’s […]

Filed Under: Pneumatic tubing

PIRTEK USA launches industrial hose product line

July 16, 2021 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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PIRTEK USA has launched a new product line of industrial hose to enhance available products and services to clients in mining, petro-chemical and pharmaceutical industries. The new industrial hose will expand PIRTEK USA’s range of product offerings and will create the ability to service additional types of machinery and equipment through all of its franchise […]

Filed Under: Industry News, Pneumatic tubing Tagged With: pirtekusa

11 tips to increase compressed air hose and workplace safety

April 19, 2020 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Working with compressed air requires a safety mindset. Being aware of the hazards and having the right equipment is essential for a safe workplace, and it should be safe and reliable without having an impact on performance and efficiency. In the U.S, more than 25% of all workplace-related injuries, involving days away from work, come […]

Filed Under: Couplings, Featured, Hose Assembly Blog, Pneumatic, Pneumatic tubing Tagged With: cejnnorthamerica

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