Uncategorized

Hose Innovation-Not Imitation At FB Wright, we manufacture and assemble hoses. A unique example of this are the hoses created by Aflex that we assemble. They are used for tough chemical and pharmaceutical applications. We detail these hoses below, and offer further detail via links to Aflex’s website. If you’d like to inquire about them, please contact […]

McAllister Mills Electric Heated Blankets F.B Wright is a distributor and fabricator for McAllister Mills products, including their electric heated blankets/jackets.  Winter has finally arrived, and with temperatures in the single digits, it’s important to protect high temperature textiles and applications.  These blankets provide freeze protection, process control and stability throughout the winter.  All of

Spiral Wound vs. Braided Hose What is the difference between wire braid and spiral hydraulic hose? The fluid power industry takes common knowledge for granted, but we often forget every single individual in the industry was once a beginner, not knowing of the basics. The quest for knowledge starts with the basics, and what is

Change Gasket Originally developed by Flexitallic in direct response to customers’ long-term heat exchanger sealing problems. Change™ is a highly-resilient metal-wound gasket, designed to deliver the most dynamic static sealing technology ever. Manufactured using proprietary equipment, Change™ has a proven track-record showing it outperforms conventional gasket technology in challenging environments, especially in applications with mechanical

Eaton Synflex Optimum hose and fittings now available! Eaton introduces the Synflex Optimum thermoplastic hydraulic hose and fitting product line empowering OEMs to reimagine design without limitation. Our system engineered portfolio offers streamlined product configurations for simplified selling across numerous applications with improved hydraulic system performance to your customers while optimizing your inventory! Benefits of

Low-Temperature Applications: Can I Use a Metal Hose? It comes as no surprise that metal corrugated hose is the preferred choice for high-temperature applications. But what about low-temperature applications? This is a question we frequently see from our customers. The simple answer is yes- metal hose is a great option for low-temperature applications. However, there are important

How do you clean hydraulic hose assemblies? Anyone who works in the hydraulic industry knows the importance of reducing contamination. Particles, dirt, debris and even water that enter a system can quickly wreak havoc, causing system failure and even possibly destroying a component or machine. This is why it is essential to keep these contaminants

Every Wonder What’s Inside a Flexible Metal Hose? Hose Master Has an Answer What Makes Up a Flexible Metal Hose? In order to understand flexible metal hose assemblies and how they serve various applications it’s best to review their anatomy. In its simplest form, a metal hose is made of four basic components: Corrugated tubing

GYLON EPIX® Gasketing – The Next Generation in PTFE Gaskets GYLON EPIX® is a newly developed family of PTFE gaskets. It is manufactured using a patented, profiled surface based on our proven Fawn, Off-White, and Blue GYLON® to create highly conformable materials for optimum sealing performance. GYLON EPIX® will provide superior functional performance by combining

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) vs. Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR) vs. Polyurethane (PU) Hose At Flexaust, we are a supplier of durable and reliable hose for industrial and commercial applications. Our hose offerings include polyvinyl chloride (PVC) hoses, thermoplastic rubber (TPR) hoses, and polyurethane (PU) hoses, all of which demonstrate different temperature range, abrasion resistance, and wall thickness