This article was updated Jan. 17, 2023. It was originally published Oct. 21, 2004. Using the correct thread is critical for proper mating and replacing hydraulic fittings. First and foremost, it is a ...

I’ve seen a steady parade of broken or leaky hydraulic hoses through the parts department in the past weeks. Spring must finally have arrived. Here are a few tips on correctly reconnecting those hoses ...

Aluminum pipe thread fittings are everywhere in the automotive world and as such may be viewed with no special concern. But beware! Avoid threading bare aluminum pipe fittings like AN parts into an ...

While the original purpose of a metallic raceway was the protection of wires from mechanical damage, the metallic raceways of today serve a second purpose. Today, we expect them to carry fault ...