How to Choose the Right Hose Clamp
Worm-drive, T-bolt or P-clamp? And what do W1 to W5 mean? A quick guide to choosing the right hose clamp type, grade and size for the job.
Read guide →SAE Hydraulic Hose Types Explained: R1, R2, R12, R13 & More
What's the difference between SAE 100R1, R2, R12 and R13 hydraulic hose? A plain-English guide to the common SAE hose types, their construction, pressure ranges and EN equivalents.
Read guide →Hose Tails & Hydraulic Hose End Fittings Explained
What's a hose tail, and how do crimp, field-attachable and barbed fittings differ? A quick guide to hydraulic hose end fittings and how to match them to your…
Read guide →BSP vs NPT: What’s the Difference?
BSP and NPT threads look similar but don't mix. Here's the difference in thread form, taper and sealing - and how to tell them apart so you don't…
Read guide →Hydraulic Fitting Thread Identification: BSP, JIC, NPT, ORFS, Metric & UNO
Not sure what thread you're looking at? Learn to identify the six common hydraulic fitting types - BSP, JIC, NPT, ORFS, Metric and UNO - by thread form,…
Read guide →Hydraulic Hose Dash Size Chart (Dash to Inch & mm)
What does -8 mean? Our hydraulic hose dash size chart converts dash numbers to inside diameter in inches, millimetres and DN - plus why dash size isn't the…
Read guide →How to Measure and Order a Custom Hydraulic Hose Assembly
A step-by-step guide to specifying a hydraulic hose assembly: identifying the hose and fittings, measuring length correctly, clocking bent ends, and ordering online.
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