Understanding Sanitary Check ValvesMelanie VanderlaanMar 6, 2024Often overlooked but critical in function, check valves play a vital role in maintaining the efficie...
Storz FittingsMelanie VanderlaanFeb 21, 2024In the realm of firefighting and fluid transport, the importance of reliable and efficient fire depa...
Steam FittingsMelanie VanderlaanFeb 7, 2024What do a gallon of gasoline, a ream of paper, and a can of corn all have in common? Each of these i...
The Manufacturer Next Door: Bringing Value to the CommunityColorWordJan 17, 2024The heartbeat of small towns like ours (Chestertown, MD, population: 5,000+) is the businesses and i...
JIC vs. SAE Flare FittingsMelanie VanderlaanJan 10, 2024Overview of Flare Fittings Flare fittings are a type of compression fitting used with a flared piece...
New Years Resolution: Set Yourself Up for SuccessColorWordDec 27, 2023Now is the perfect time to reflect upon 2023 and think about 2024. Grab a notepad—or your notes app—...
PTFE Hose and FittingsMelanie VanderlaanDec 13, 2023What do non-stick cookware, the atomic bomb, and hoses have in common? They all utilize PTFE. But wh...
Fire Hose vs. Mill HoseMelanie VanderlaanNov 29, 2023Photo Credit: iStock studio2f Just like there are different types of fire hose nozzles and fire depa...
6 Steps of the Steel Manufacturing ProcessMelanie VanderlaanNov 15, 2023Steel is known for being lightweight but strong, making it suitable for a variety of industries and ...
API Color CodesMelanie VanderlaanNov 1, 2023Red means stop, green means go, and yellow means clear the intersection. Construction signs and cone...