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One of the most important things to learn when working with hydraulic equipment is how to safely replace worn out hydraulic hoses. Staying on top of maintenance is the first best step, but when it comes time for hydraulic hose replacement, there are other tips that can help you to improve safety across the board.…

When attaching fittings to low-pressure or high-pressure hydraulic hoses, there are lots of options. Industrial fittings can be attached using pre-formed band clamps, crimpable sleeves, crimpable ferrules, or worm drive clamps, just to name a few. Different fittings are used with hydraulic hose assemblies based upon the requirements of the application. For example, a worm…

Use of hydraulic equipment and machinery in New England comes with hazards that businesses in warmer climates might not understand. Extremely cold environments and common weather conditions that are experienced here, such as snow, ice, and high winds, can all become a cause of hydraulic hose failure. Make sure that your Greater Fall River hydraulic…

There are many different industries that rely on getting a perfect fit hydraulic hose for their hydraulic system. Custom hydraulic hoses are essential for equipment that has hard-to-find or odd-size hoses. Companies who are looking for Greater Fall River hydraulic hoses should take a look at Metro Industrial & Marine Supply in New Bedford. Not…

The life of your hydraulic hose assemblies might become reduced significantly if you don’t have a proper maintenance and inspection program. There is such a high risk of damage associated with hydraulic hose failure that it is in your best interest to do everything you can to prevent failure. Exposure to hydraulic fluids, injuries caused…

At Metro Industrial & Marine Supply, we are proud to serve so many different industries in the Greater Fall River and New Bedford area. When most people think about industries that use hydraulics, they think about large tractor trailers, heavy-duty construction equipment, and farm equipment. However, there are lots of other industries who utilize our…

One of the best safety tips for hydraulics is the encouragement to learn as much as you can about the safe use of hydraulic hoses and hydraulic fluid. The injuries that can come as the result of a failure can be very serious and even deadly, so it pays to do everything you can to…

Whenever you take the time to get custom parts or components that were designed specifically for use with a particular piece of equipment, you get better results. This is especially true when it comes to custom hydraulic hoses. You can order custom hoses in Fall River through Metro Industrial & Marine Supply. Our team of…

Training your crew to be safe around hydraulic hoses is serious business. Quality hydraulic hose assemblies from your local Fall River industrial supply can be helpful, but you need to take a proactive approach. Safety tips for hydraulic hoses can be found all over the internet, through the equipment manufacturer, and through OSHA resources. Hydraulic…

So what is the best time to replace hydraulic hose assemblies? How often do they need to be switched out to ensure safety? Unfortunately, there is no simple answer. Hydraulic hose replacement depends on a variety of factors, including the type of machinery that it is being used with, the temperature of the hydraulic fluid,…