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Did you know that we offer a wide variety of PVC commercial hoses? It’s true! You might be thinking, “What makes PVC hoses so special?” Well, fortunately for you, we’ve come up with seven reasons why we believe these hoses made of this material are excellent for many fields of work (possibly even including your […] read more →

Posted on: February 11, 2020

For all industrial applications involving the use of hoses – from hydraulic hoses to air hoses – it’s critical to have control over the flow of the material you’re working with. Hose valves are the devices that give you that control. Without them, imagine how much more difficult, inconvenient, and ineffective your job would be. […] read more →

Posted on: February 4, 2020

Many industries – including the agriculture, railroad, factory, and construction industry – utilize water hoses. Heck, even your backyard might contain a water hose or few, allowing you to manually water the plants in your yard and spray off the pesky debris from your sidewalks. With how common these hoses are used for various applications, […] read more →

Posted on: January 29, 2020

Hose crimping makes hose assembly easier and more convenient than other tooling methods. But there’s one major problem: an incorrect crimp can put your system, safety, and even the environment at risk. Some common crimping mistakes people make include using the wrong crimper, using the incorrect die ring or fitting, and not placing the fitting […] read more →

Posted on: January 22, 2020

A new year means different things to different people. At ASJ Hose & Fittings, our goal in the New Year and decade is to continue to focus on providing quality hoses and hose accessories to both our current and brand-new customers. Helping supply them with what they need to safely and accurately engage in their […] read more →

Posted on: January 16, 2020

When on the hunt for the right commercial hose, it’s critical to keep certain considerations in mind. Hose type, length, diameter, minimum bend radius, material, flexibility, and expected lifespan are all important things to keep in mind. However, when it comes to PVC hoses with helix tubing, there’s another thing you must look out for: […] read more →

Posted on: January 9, 2020

Wintertime doesn’t just call for cranking up the heat and wearing extra layers of clothing. Many industries that don’t take the season off, too, have no choice but to switch gears due to the cooler weather. For instance, any industry utilizing hydraulic hoses will have to engage in extra precautions this time of year to […] read more →

Posted on: December 24, 2019

Let’s face it, commercial hoses don’t last forever. One day, they’re going to need to be replaced. However, it isn’t money-wise nor eco-friendly to be going through commercial hoses like they’re going out of style. If you find your commercial hoses wearing out much sooner than their average life expectancy, listen up. There are a […] read more →

Posted on: December 18, 2019

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