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Fire Hose vs. Mill Hose

6 Steps of the Steel Manufacturing Process

API Color Codes

The Terminal and Tank Truck System

Nickel Plating Process

OSHA Compliant Products

Fire Department Connections

The Art of Actuation

Making The Right Connection®

FT7000 Rack Monitor Versatility

A Guide to Lead-Free Fittings

How to Change the Seals in a Dixon Split Flange Swivel Joint

Guide to Safe Installation of Quick Couplings

12 Common Problems in Plants and Corrective Actions to Take

Blowout Preventers and Couplings

Filters and The Purification Process

Cam & Groove Comparison

Basics of Compression Fittings

Guide to Stainless Steel Families and Grades

Understanding Hose Assembly Dynamics

Utility Hoses in Refineries

Nozzle Knowledge: Types, Spray Patterns, and Uses of Fire Hose Nozzles

Proper NPT Threads Installation

Dixon’s Testing Services

A History and Overview of GSM Armored Hose

Why Choose Dixon?

Pipe Flanges 101

An Overview of 3-A Certification

Telescoping Loading Arms: The Dixon Difference

Virtual CNG Pipelines: An Overview

Sanitary Pumps: An Overview

Diesel, Natural Gas, or Dual: Fueling Options in Hydraulic Fracturing

From Grapes to Glass: The History and Process of Winemaking

Sand vs. Investment Casting

Most Common Types of Rail Cars for Freight Shipping

Getting the Scoop on Dixon’s DX60-Series Hygienic Tanker Valve

Protecting Plant Equipment with FRLs

What Products Are Made From a Barrel of Crude Oil?

Swivel Joint Fundamentals

Chemical Solvents in Ethanol and the Effect on Sight Glasses

Dry Disconnect Comparison – Bayloc®, Bayonet, and Dixon MannTek

Why Do Oil Prices Rise and Fall?

Sparking the Conversation About Ground Verification

What is Internal Expansion?

Sanitary vs Industrial Valves

Hydrogen as a Fuel

Check Out Our End Force Calculator

Dixon’s Role In Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)

2022 Manufacturing Trends: What Do Our Experts Think?

Understanding Natural Gas, Liquified Natural Gas & Natural Gas Liquids

Clever Clamp®: Consistent, Controlled Compression

A Look Into Dixon® Cam and Groove Couplings

Vapor Recovery and Overfill Protection in the Tank Truck Market

An Overview of Petroleum Tank Truck Bottom-Loading

Avoid Spills with Dixon ADS Systems

Dixon Loading Arms

Actuated Valves, An Introduction

Dixon MannTek Safety Breakaway Couplings

Bridges: History, Design, and Construction

Dry Hydrants: An Overview

5 Tips to Identifying Pneumatic Profiles

Outside Air: A Safer Application

Threads 101

Infrastructure: An Overview

Dixon’s King Crimp® System: An Overview

FloTech Overfill Protection System Meets Updated NFPA 407 Standards

Dixon’s Value Proposition

5500-Series API Coupler Rebuild and Maintenance

Ribbons Across the Land

Six Steps to Safely Replace O-ring and V-ring Swivel Seals

Bellows Seal Valves: A Primer

An Introduction to Industrial & Sanitary Liquid Filtration Systems

The Future State of Energy Infrastructure

America’s Terminal Market-A Brief History

Clean-In-Place Systems: An Overview

Chlor-alkali Industry Transportation Challenges

In a Year of Unprecedented Challenges, We Haven’t Taken Our Foot Off the Gas

Petrochemicals and the Chlor-Alkali Process

Chlor-Alkali Industry: 5 Major Chemicals

Dairy Industry Trends to Watch

A Primer on Big Oil

The Future of Rail: 4 Trends to Watch

Proud U.S. Manufacturer Since 1916

4 Trends to Watch in Air Cargo

7 Technology Trends to Watch in the Mining Industry

In the Field: Fluid and the Mining Industry

Mining 101: Intro to Mining

From Well to Retail: Where Does Gasoline Come From?

Dairy’s Haul Across America

Crude Oil, Refined

What is the U.S. Transportation Sector?

Top 5 Freight Transport Trends in 2020

Cheese Production: Where Art and Automation Meet

King Safety Cables

Safety Check Valves

In the Arena

Chlorine: More Than Summertime Fun

Biopolymers 101: The Future is Now

Airport Fueling Part 2 – An Industry Overview

Airport Fueling Part 1 – A System Operation Overview

Future of Jet Fuel: Is Sustainable Travel Possible?

Fueling Aircraft and Preventing Fires with Help From the NFPA

Paint Today Green Tomorrow

Cosmetics: Behind the Scenes

Bakken Region Extreme Weather Challenges and Solutions

M/T Coralius: Setting the Standard

Developing ASTM F3312 – F3312M – 18 and Its Impact on Industry

Why Standards for LNG Bunkering Hose Transfer Assemblies Are Necessary

A Look Inside Dixon on Manufacturing Day

Clogged Intake Manifold on Your Hydraulic Fracturing Pumps – Solved

Q&A with VP of Sales & Marketing Scott Jones

Basics of Hydraulic Flow

Five Specialty Contractors You’ve Never Heard Of

Five Construction Industry Trends to Watch

Bell, Boot, Ball, or Bone: Making the World’s Favorite Chicken Nuggets

What is food-grade stainless steel?

Top 7 Food and Beverage Industry Trends in 2019

On-the-Job Training: Dixon’s Competency-based Apprentice Program

Five Most Common Misapplications for Quick Disconnects

Selling Safety Isn’t Easy But The Payoff Is Priceless

Do Not Cut Corners with Industrial Hose Assemblies

How to Choose the Correct Seal for Refined Fuel Transportation

Making Hose Assemblies Requires Knowledge and Experience: Boss Clamp Dos and Don’ts

Q&A with Energy Market Specialist Tony Haston

Use STAMPED When Fabricating and Specifying Hose Assemblies

Handling Air Tools Unsafely

Dangers of Compressed Air at Construction Site and How to Prevent Them

Looking Back at 2018 and Looking Forward to 2019

How to Select the Proper Loading Arm for Your Application

Dangers of Dust in a Sugar Refinery

Saving Money By Altering Fittings Can Be Costly

Do Loading Arms Improve Safety

Using the Right Connection in Food and Beverage Industries

Clearing the Clog – A Chain Is Only As Strong As Its Weakest Link

Selling with Pride on US Manufacturing Day

Make Sure Products are Compatible Before Using In Service

Safety Devices – Working For You, Not Against You

2018 Dixon Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Summit

There Are No Shortcuts to Safety: Always Follow the Manufacturer’s Warnings

A Shocking Danger: Static Electricity and Hose Assemblies

Selecting Proper Hoses and Couplings: An Air Hose Case Study

3 Quick Tips for Crimping Hose Assemblies

Shale Production is Expected to Reach a Record-High This Year in the U.S.

Cryogenic Product Design Challenges

Confronting Cryogenic Challenges in the Field Leads to New Solutions

Cryogenic Products and Systems: R&D Testing and Repair

Safe and Unsafe Quick Disconnect Coupling Practices

Solutions to Prevent Inadvertent Chemical Mixing Incidents

The Importance of Pressure Tested Assembly Ratings

Maintain Your Hydraulic System Quickly: The O-Ring Solution

What is Fracking? An Introduction to Hydraulic Fracturing

How to Save Money by Making Steel Mill Furnace Hose Assemblies Last 

A Simple Solution for Changing Hydraulic Attachments

Next Up for LNG: Trucks, Trains and More

Reflections and Resolutions for a New Year

LNG – Precision Manufacturing to Meet Safety Needs

Is Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Safe?

NOx and SOx – What’s it all about?

Introduction to the Whitepaper Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG): The Fuel of the Future for Shipping and Transport

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Transfer and Bunkering Methods

The Dairy Industry and Food Safety: Innovating to Set the Standard in Hygiene Equipment

Made in the USA

Scheduled Maintenance on Industrial Hose Assemblies Saves Money

To DIY or Not? When to Call an Expert Instead of Doing It Yourself

How to Avoid Costly Spills When Disconnecting

3 Reasons to Use Dixon 1-Piece Flange Adapters

Pump Cavitation Got You Down?

Using Steam Safely

Common Fluid Transfer Problems and How to Solve Them

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