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6/1/2023 12:00 AM

Hose & Rubber Supply works with a variety of automotive repair shops. From dealership repair centers to chain stores – even to mom-and-pop shops – we provide top-of-the-line products and deliver exceptional service every single time...
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5/8/2023 12:00 AM


If you’re in the business of transferring fuel, petroleum, gasoline, water, and/or food products from tank trucks, totes, or any source - you need transfer hoses that you can rely on. At Hose & Rubber Supply, that...
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3/26/2023 12:00 AM
America’s trucking industry is key to our nation’s transportation needs. Whether it’s raw foods, finished goods, fresh produce, or something else entirely if it weren’t for the thousands upon thousands of big rigs driving up and...
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3/5/2023 12:00 AM
Water. It can be one's best friend or one's worst enemy. One of the four natural elements, it’s both a powerful force - and indispensable. It can fight fires and flood basements. You may be moving it to...
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2/14/2023 12:00 AM
Belts are important. They hold up your pants. They identify the martial arts masters. They’re Batman’s only super power. Belts are important to Hose and Rubber Supply as well, which is why we’re so passionate about providing...
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1/16/2023 10:29 AM
If you’re thinking it’s time to grab a bigger hammer, STOP! In fact, using a hammer might be the worst thing you could do if you’re working with quick connects. The thought of using a hammer if...
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11/30/2022 10:29 AM
If you need a hose, then you need look no further than Hose & Rubber Supply. For decades, Hose & Rubber Supply has specialized in hose assemblies and all that goes with them. We have survived, and thrived, through generations...
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10/26/2022 3:32 PM

Company  Type:U.S. Air Force Base MinotLocation:Minot, North DakotaChallenge:Provide a replacement fuel transfer connector assembly.Solution:Recreate both the flexible portions of the assembly and end connection in conformance to the 1962 specification.Outcome:Fueling...
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9/1/2022 10:29 AM
At Hose and Rubber Supply, there are just certain things we do really, really well. When it comes to Power Transmission Drive Design, we’re really good. Product Assembly? Also good. On-Site Bin Management? Piece of Cake. Another thing...
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6/20/2022 10:29 AM
"Under Pressure."QueenMaybe Queen was onto something. We’re all under a little pressure. Whether it’s because of our job, our relationship, or back taxes – all of us feel the weight of the world at one point or another...
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5/5/2022 12:48 PM
• Construction, application and coupling standards
• Effects of cold temperatures/temperature swings on steam hose
• Construction type and their effects on service based on handling irrespective of environmental temperature
Thank you for the opportunity to discuss steam hose...
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1/12/2022 10:29 AM
Hose & Rubber Supply is more than just a supply company capable of providing you and your company with any parts you may need. We also offer product assembly, on-site bin management, custom hose replacement and repair, power transmission...
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12/8/2021 10:29 AM
When you move liquified petroleum and/or natural gas, you know that safety is absolutely key. At Hose and Rubber Supply, we know this too, which is why we have developed a reputation as the premier hose supply company in...
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9/20/2021 10:29 AM

You’ve been there. You’re walking through the park and it’s a perfectly lovely day. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, maybe you’re even whistling a tune. Suddenly, it hits you. It wasn’t...
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7/10/2021 1:47 PM

Company  Type:Oilfield Frac and ServiceLocation:Jonah Basin, WyomingChallenge:Provide a hose and connector assembly that could withstand the new pulse and high vibration services.Solution:Create a spec and manufacture a new type of hose to overcome...
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6/7/2021 10:29 AM
Hose and Rubber Supply is constantly innovating in the way we service our customers. Whether it comes to custom hose replacement and repair, product assembly, testing and certification or even taking our safety and industry trainings to the world wide...
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3/15/2021 1:12 PM
All types of belts can generate electrical charges while operating in belt drive systems. Factors such as humidity and operating speed influence the charge potential. With static charges present there is potential for arcing or sparking in flammable environments. Other...
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11/14/2020 10:29 AM
When using any type of hose or tubing, a leak-proof seal is accomplished by properly identifying the type of thread being used. There are 4 primary different seal types when identifying connections: the thread interface, the O-Ring, the...
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10/21/2020 10:29 AM

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 5 million people worked in the food and beverage industry in 2011. And each and every single one of those people know that when something stops working in...
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9/21/2020 11:32 AM

Company  Type:Power PlantLocation:Point of Rocks, WyomingChallenge:Provide a solution for pump-to-motor couplings.Solution:Identify the right product for the job.Outcome:Equipment Saved  
Challenge
The Jim Bridger power plant is...
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9/12/2020 10:29 AM

Overview
At Hose & Rubber Supply, we offer OSHA-approved classes to our customers that are focused on hose, belt power transmission, and operations safety. One course we offer revolves around camlock training. A camlock, also called cam...
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2/20/2020 3:37 PM
Hose Design Factors
NAHAD’s Hose Safety Institute is committed to hose assembly Safety, Quality and Reliability. The Institute provides industry-leading hose assembly specification, fabrication and design Guidelines, employee training resources, online exams and powerful marketing tools to...
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2/14/2020 10:29 AM

In the hose world vehicle brake lines are a category unto themselves. With all that’s riding on them they are not a place to take a short-cut, having tested performance and quality assured products matters.Our classic...
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8/16/2019 10:15 AM

Company  Type:Breathing Air IndustryLocation:United StatesChallenge:The industry did not have a coupling capable of meeting attachment specs that could be applied to the hoses available at the time.Solution:Develop a hose, with breathing air quality...
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6/14/2019 10:29 AM
Recently debate regarding the oil and gas industry has had significant national and local attention in Colorado. The Hose & Rubber Supply Commerce City branch has a front-row seat as this drama is playing out.

Voters went...
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6/11/2019 10:29 AM
The old saying that ‘the only constant is change’ is true. We have an exciting change to make you aware of. Hose & Rubber Supply has been serving the Billings area since the 1970s. Since 1986 we have been located...
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2/19/2019 2:35 PM
NAHAD Hose Safety Institute Whitepaper: Safety First…the New Normal in High Pressure Hydroblasting
Industry Best Practices for Hydroblast Hose Assembly Applications


Abstract:


This whitepaper represents an on-going effort to document best...
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