Selection Guides
Short, practical walkthroughs on picking the right hose for the duty.
Chemical Transfer Hose: The Complete Guide to Liners, Standards and Selection
The complete chemical transfer hose guide: UHMWPE vs PTFE vs XLPE liners explained, EN 12115 and ISO standards, static-dissipative constructions, chemical compatibility tables and selection steps.
Hose Assemblies: The Complete Guide to Fittings, Crimping, Testing and Specification
The complete hose assembly guide: how a hose becomes a system — fitting types (camlock, flange, threaded), crimping vs clamp-on vs reusable, pressure testing, custom assembly workflow, and how to specify assemblies that don't leak.
Hydraulic Hose: The Complete Engineering Guide to SAE 100R Series and Selection
The complete hydraulic hose engineering guide: SAE 100R1 to 100R15 constructions explained, working pressure and the 4:1 design factor, EN 853/856 equivalents, pulse life, and a five-step selection process for mobile and industrial systems.
Silicone Hose: The Complete Guide to Grades, Curing Systems and Applications
The complete silicone hose guide: platinum vs peroxide curing explained, FDA and USP Class VI grades, temperature range, reinforced constructions, silicone vs EPDM vs PTFE comparison, and application-by-application selection.
Stainless Steel Braided Hose: The Complete Guide to Construction, Grades and Selection
The complete stainless steel braided hose guide: how the SS braid works, SS304 vs SS316 wire, PTFE vs PVC vs silicone cores, pressure and temperature ratings, braided hose vs corrugated metal hose, and selection.
Suction & Discharge Hose: The Complete Guide to Vacuum Ratings, Constructions and Selection
The complete suction and discharge hose guide: why spiral wire makes a hose suck, vacuum ratings explained, PVC vs rubber vs food-grade constructions, EN/ISO standards, and a five-step selection process.
Top 10 Food Grade Hose Manufacturers in the World (2026)
The 2026 ranking of the world's leading food grade hose manufacturers: Continental, Parker, Gates, Saint-Gobain and more — with certification profiles, strengths and who fits which food processing duty.
Top 10 Hydraulic Hose Manufacturers in the World (2026)
The 2026 ranking of the world's leading hydraulic hose manufacturers: Parker Hannifin, Gates, Eaton, Manuli, Alfagomma and more — with SAE/EN coverage, strengths and who fits which hydraulic duty.
Food Grade Hose: The Complete Guide to Materials, Standards and Selection
The complete food grade hose guide: FDA and 3-A standards explained, NBR vs EPDM vs UHMWPE vs silicone compounds, temperature and pressure limits, CIP cleaning and selection tables.
Food Hose Materials Compared: NBR vs EPDM vs UHMWPE vs Silicone vs PTFE
Food grade hose materials compared side by side: NBR vs EPDM vs UHMWPE-lined vs silicone vs PTFE-lined. Temperature, oil resistance, CIP compatibility, cost and the right choice per application.
How to Clean a Food Grade Hose: The CIP and Manual Cleaning Guide
Step-by-step food grade hose cleaning: CIP cycle parameters, manual wash-down procedure, drying and storage, and the cleaning mistakes that destroy hoses and risk product safety.
PTFE Hose: The Complete Engineering Guide to Teflon Hose Construction
The complete PTFE hose guide: smooth bore vs convoluted construction, SAE 100R14 and 100R3 standards, stainless braiding, fitting selection, chemical compatibility and failure modes.
How to Choose a Food Grade Hose
Food grade hose selection guide: FDA and 3-A standards, NBR vs EPDM vs UHMWPE vs silicone, temperature limits, and CIP cleaning considerations.
PTFE Hose: The Complete Guide
The complete PTFE hose guide: smooth bore vs convoluted, SAE 100R14, temperature and pressure limits, fittings, and which applications need PTFE.
Chemical Hose Selection: Lining, Construction and Compatibility
How to select a chemical transfer hose: UHMWPE vs PTFE vs XLPE linings, construction and reinforcement, and why compatibility data matters.
Hydraulic Hose Selection: R1 vs R2, Sizes and Pressure Ratings
Hydraulic hose selection guide: SAE 100R1 vs 100R2, working pressures by size, temperature limits and assembly considerations.
Silicone Hose Selection: Food, Pharma and High-Temperature Duty
Silicone hose selection: platinum vs peroxide cure, food and pharma grades, temperature range, reinforcement options and when silicone beats rubber.
Suction Hose Selection: Layflat, Wire-Reinforced and Heavy Duty
How to choose a suction or discharge hose: layflat for light water duty, wire-reinforced for vacuum, heavy-duty for slurry and dredging.
Hose Assemblies: Crimping, Fittings and Test Certificates
Hose assembly guide: how factory crimping works, fitting types, why pressure testing matters, and what a test certificate proves.