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ASJ Industrial Hose & Fittings has been providing hoses and hose fittings to customers throughout North America for over 35 years. We serve a wide range of industries, including food and beverage, construction, heavy machinery, oil & gas, concrete, and chemical, to name a few. We’re known for providing only top-quality products from leading manufacturers […] read more →

Posted on: October 20, 2023

If you own a home, you probably own a garden hose. A garden hose is a long flexible tube that is used to convey water from a spigot to a garden or other area on a property. They’re used for a number of purposes, including gardening, lawn care, and landscaping. Garden hoses are also used […] read more →

Posted on: October 12, 2023

Compressed air is air that has been “compressed” so that its pressure is greater than standard atmospheric pressure (14 psi). The expansion of the pressurized air provides a safe, effective medium for transmitting energy. Compressed air can be easily stored in a tank, cylinder, or other container until needed. Air compressors are machines used to […] read more →

Posted on: October 5, 2023

A jackhammer is a percussive drilling machine that is used to break up and dig through concrete, stone, and other surface materials. They function as both hammers and chisels. Jackhammers are used for a wide range of applications, including a variety of road, sidewalk, rail, and excavation projects. The Three Different Types of Jackhammers Jackhammers […] read more →

Posted on: September 25, 2023

Industrial valves are mechanical devices used to regulate, control, and direct the flow of fluids, semi-fluid materials, or gasses within a system or process. They’re an essential component in many industrial processes. Valves perform a number of functions, including: Valves Are Designed for Many Different Uses Valves can be designed for many applications. Here are […] read more →

Posted on: September 18, 2023

Fighting fires in high-rise buildings can be a challenge. Some buildings are so high that they are beyond the reach of ground-based fire hoses and other firefighting equipment. Hauling a hose up several flights of stairs during a fire is only sometimes practical; it takes precious time and can hinder building evacuation efforts. What is […] read more →

Posted on: September 11, 2023

A hose is a flexible tube that is used to intake, convey, and expel water, air, and other materials. Hoses are used for a wide range of residential and commercial applications. The most common applications include: Selecting the right hose for a particular application can sometimes be difficult. There are many options to choose from, […] read more →

Posted on: September 4, 2023

Pneumatic power works by converting the potential energy stored in compressed gasses into kinetic energy.  Pneumatic systems are those that use pneumatic power to perform various types of mechanical work. These types of systems use compressed air or gasses to transmit and control the output of mechanical energy. Pneumatic systems are used across a wide […] read more →

Posted on: August 28, 2023

Hydraulic systems use pressurized fluids to generate and transmit power to a wide range of machinery, tools, and equipment. These fluids are transported using specially designed hydraulic hoses. Hydraulic hoses are manufactured to high tolerances to allow for the safe and efficient transfer of hydraulic fluids under pressure. Hydraulic hoses are employed to transmit power, […] read more →

Posted on: August 21, 2023

Many industrial processes utilize the properties of negative and positive pressure to perform a wide range of tasks.  Hydraulic systems and pneumatic systems use positive pressure to operate tools and machinery, as well as to transport and lift objects. All these processes depend on maintaining a stable, acceptable level of pressure inside the system. Too […] read more →

Posted on: August 14, 2023