Why the Hydrauli-Flex Soft Jet Soft Wash Hose is the Best on the Market

Why the Hydrauli-Flex Soft Jet Soft Wash Hose is the Best on the Market Are you looking for the best soft wash hose on the market? Look no further than Hydrauli-Flex Soft Jet Soft Wash Hose from The Hose Company. This specialized hose is made in the USA and comes in Red, Yellow, and Blue in 1/2", 5/8", and 3/4" inner diameter sizes. It's designed with a PVC inner tube to prevent corrosion and kinking, and it's lightweight and less stiff than many other hoses on the market. With its superio ... Read more

Hydrauli-Flex WR13 6 wire hydraulic hoses

Hydrauli-Flex WR13 6 wire hoses from The Hose Company are some of the most durable and versatile hoses on the market today. These hoses are designed to handle high-pressure applications in industries such as construction, mining, agriculture, and oil and gas. They are known for their ability to withstand extreme temperatures and harsh working conditions, making them ideal for use in rugged environments. One of the key features of the Hydrauli-Flex WR13 6 wire hoses is ... Read more

World Ag Expo 2019

The World Ag Expo is quickly approaching and we are so excited. We have been counting down the days since last year's event! We are getting ready to fly from the East to the West for this awesome opportunity. We have been preparing to meet you guys all  month long. Stop by our booth to learn about Hydrauli-Flex and how you can benefit from our products. We will be there February 12th-February 14th. Come soak up the sun in Tulare, California with The Hose Company. We are even giv ... Read more

Hydraulic Hose Safety Inspection Recommendations

Hydraulic hoses move liquids under very high amounts of pressure. There is an exorbitant amount of energy released, should a hose leak or a fitting come apart. Many people who work with heavy machinery and are around hydraulic hoses each day often become less sensitive to the danger at hand.  It's important to always keep safety first. Here are a few safety recommendations from our team at The Hose Company.   It starts with proper inspection of your hydraulic hose a ... Read more

When to Replace your Hydraulic Hose

Hydraulic hoses are the lifelines of almost all construction equipment. When a hydraulic hose breaks, it can derail production schedules instantly costing you time and money.  While planned maintenance is a part of any quality operation, Should a failure occur that is unexpected or shuts down production completely, these expenses are often much higher cost than planned maintenance. Like auto tires, all hydraulic hoses have a shelf life.   Depending on the type of hose, after 4 to ... Read more

What is a Full Hydraulic Hose Assembly

Our technical team at The Hose Company gets asked a lot of questions by our customers in regards to all parts of the hose assembly during purchase new hoses or replacement of old parts.  The hose assembly is first decided by the length and then also the fittings based on the application.    There are 3 Major Elements of Hydraulic Hose Assembly Tube: The tube is the interior portion of the hose. Its job is is to get the media from one end of the hose to the other, and al ... Read more

5 minute inspection or 2 hours of down time?

Time and time again customers ask us how long hydraulic hose assemblies can be expected to last in the field.  The short answer: Not as long as you want them to the long answer: Much longer if you take a few minutes to look for wear and tear clues. The Hose Company would like to offer 4 tips to help you extend the life of  hose assemblies on hydraulic equipment. #1. Set up a preventive schedule - and follow it regularly For most applications, a simple visual inspect ... Read more

"Let's Talk", or let me count the ways to communicate

      With so many ways of communicating in today's world we sometimes forget the simplest and easiest is to pick up the phone and call us. We here at THE HOSE COMPANY want you to know you can always call us for pricing, product insight, order status, inventory checks.  Whether you are ten minutes or ten thousand miles away, we are happy to answer your questions. Call 800-698-5754 and ask for  Sales x1808  Customer Serv ... Read more

Tips for Handling Hydraulic Leaks

9 Tips  According to government reports, hydraulic fluid leaks account for almost 14% of the more than 700 million gallons of petroleum products entering the environment each year. If you are serious about your hydraulic equipment running well, and being environmentally safe, consider these nine Hydraulic DO's to handle leaks.   #1 Do resolve a leak issue as soon as it is noticed Even the untrained eye can easily spot an external leak.  Don't ignore it. Even a ... Read more

How did we get BSPP and NPT: Some Hydraulic History

In the nineteenth century, many different types of screw threads were required for hydraulic and pneumatic circuits as well as fastening components. As a result, manufacturers started to devise their own fastening systems. This resulted in compatibility problems.   BSP BORN The English mechanical engineer and inventor, Sir Joseph Whitworth devised a uniform threading system in 1841 to address the incompatibility problem. The Whitworth thread form is based on a 55-degree thread angle with ... Read more
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