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What are the characteristics of hose connectors & hose couplings?

Due to the nature of their work, hose connectors & hose couplings are characterised by high resistance to both external (environmental) factors and the media with which they come into contact. Therefore, most products in this category are acid-resistant and can withstand high working pressures.

Hose fittings are essential in the process of constructing technological lines for transporting solid (loose), gaseous and liquid media. Its main purpose is not only to connect individual plant components but also to control and regulate the flow of substances.

Due to their function, hose connectors & hose fittings are used in many industrial plants.

Each product in this category is responsible for the correct transport of the medium, so it must always be tailored to work under the given conditions. Resistance to clean and dirty water is not enough. Resistance to oils, gases, bulk substances, acids, slurries and even resins and adhesives also counts.

What are the types of hose connectors & hose couplings?

Hose connectors & hose couplings generally refers to a wide variety of components that are necessary for the construction of industrial installations, such as, valves, hose couplings, fittings, gates, butterfly valves, taps, filters, etc.

On the other hand, hose couplings primarily refer to the various types of connectors that are used to link parts of a process line together.

You will find a wide selection of these types of products in our range, and each of them is made by a reputable manufacturer. You can therefore be sure that the hose connectors are of high quality.

In the shop you will be supplied with, among others:

• Food-grade fittings, 
• Fire hose fittings,
• Camlock fittings, 
• Lever lock couplings, 
• Slurry tanker fittings, 
• Claw couplings, 
• GEKA fittings,
  
• Pipe flanges,
• Tanker fittings,
• Water fittings,
• Hosetails,
  
• Guillemin couplings,
• Steam fittings,
• Dry break couplings,
• Threaded fittings,
• Mortar couplings.
  

In addition to traditional hose couplings, our range includes quick release couplings, industrial valves, industrial valves, and hose clamps.

What to look for when choosing hose connectors for industry?

When you are choosing hose connectors for industry, pay attention to several important issues. These include, above all:

• Type of connector - you will find a huge number of hose connector types on the market, which differ in their construction, purpose, and parameters. Therefore, always select the type of product individually according to your needs. 
• Operating parameters - pay attention to issues such as working pressure, operating temperature range, and resistance to particular substances. A poorly selected product can be quickly damaged due to its sensitivity to the medium in question. 
• Appropriate attestations, certificates, and approvals - compliance with the relevant standards is particularly important when it comes to transporting food, corrosive substances, and oils. 
• Dimensions - as you may have guessed, hose fittings should be sized to suit the installation. Otherwise, its installation will either be impossible or will adversely affect the flow of the medium.
• Manufacturer's experience - this is an important issue as it affects not only the quality of the fitting but also its optimum price and many other important factors.

Where hose fittings are used?

Hose fittings are used in many industries, for example:

• in the energy industry 
• in the chemical industry, 
• in refineries, 
• in the extraction and processing of crude oil and natural gas,
• in the food industry 
• in the water and wastewater industry,

Virtually every plant with industrial lines benefits from the advantages of industrial hose fittings. This is all the more so as it is part of not only indoor but also outdoor installations. Therefore, it is characterised by resistance not only to the medium transported but also to environmental conditions.