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The nozzle of your hose plays an important role: to control and manipulate the pressure, speed, direction, and flow size and shape of the liquid being expelled from your hose. So, when you’re looking for a hose nozzle, you might think your options will be easy and that just about any nozzle will do for […] read more →

Posted on: December 12, 2019

We live in a “reuse, reduce, and recycle” world. What we don’t need, don’t use, and don’t want can be either used again, used in less quantity to avoid excess waste, or placed in the recycle bin and later repurposed. When it comes to commercial hoses or any type of hose for that matter, many […] read more →

Posted on: December 6, 2019

Have you heard? ASJ Hose & Fittings has the greatest air & multipurpose hoses and accessories in all of North America! With quality products, a wide range of supply, and prices that can’t be beat, we’re your perfect go-to company for all of your commercial hose, fittings, and adapters needs. What Makes ASJ Hose & […] read more →

Posted on: November 27, 2019

With nearly 40 years in the commercial hose business, we often get asked, “What’s the difference between hydraulic fittings and adapters?” Many assume that they’re synonymous terms and are inherently the same thing. In reality, fittings and adapters are two different hydraulic accessories that serve different purposes. Hydraulic Fittings A fitting is a piece that […] read more →

Posted on: November 20, 2019

Every day, we get asked various hydraulic hose-related questions by our customers. Our helpful team at ASJ Hose & Fittings is more than happy to help give you the answers you need. In fact, two common inquiries we receive include, “What is a bend radius?” and “What is the hydraulic hose minimum bend radius?” Read […] read more →

Posted on: November 13, 2019

Nothing lasts forever. Eventually, even expensive, high-quality hydraulic hoses and accessories will begin to show signs of wear and tear. Although it’s inevitable that these devices will one day deteriorate and become unusable, the last thing you’d want is for them to become damaged sooner than later – or worse: damaged when you least expected […] read more →

Posted on: November 6, 2019

A pressure gauge is one of the most critical components of a majority of different processing systems. Numerous applications, from petrochemical processing to pneumatic installations, not only thrive with the use of a pressure gauge but require it for optimal success in everyday operations. It’s not enough, however, to have a pressure gauge; a gauge […] read more →

Posted on: October 21, 2019

Anytime you work with a hydraulic system, there’s always a risk that you’ll encounter a hose leak. While a leaky hose may seem like no big deal, when it comes to hydraulics, a leakage is a serious business. Not only can these leaks increase the chances of possible slip and fall hazards, but they can […] read more →

Posted on: October 15, 2019

Gate valves and ball valves: they sound pretty similar, don’t they? If you’re a newbie when it comes to valves, you can probably imagine that these two terms refer to two different things, but you may be clueless when it comes to what these specific types of valves do and what makes them different from […] read more →

Posted on: October 9, 2019

Two of the most important pieces of equipment a firefighter will use when on duty include a fire hose and a nozzle that attaches to the end of that hose. As all firefighters would know, a hose nozzle has a specific purpose. Nozzles not only allow the user of a hose to manually pause waterflow […] read more →

Posted on: October 3, 2019