Flexaust Blog

Industrial Heater Ducting for Temporary Ventilation

Industrial Heater Ducting for Temporary Ventilation

The FX-400 lightweight heating duct is perfect for a wide range of applications, including...

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September 19, 2023
The Best Industrial Carpet Cleaning Tools

The Best Industrial Carpet Cleaning Tools

Maintaining cleanliness in facility carpeting is crucial across a broad spectrum of industries. The...

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May 15, 2023
What are Anti-Static Hoses?

What are Anti-Static Hoses?

Many industrial sectors generate large volumes of fine dust particles. These flammable particle...

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March 14, 2023
Ask Me Anything: Your Top Questions Answered

Ask Me Anything: Your Top Questions Answered

Since 1938, Flexaust has been providing innovative flexible hose and ducting solutions to meet the...

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October 12, 2022
Guide to Dust Collection Hoses for Woodworking Industry, Metal Fabrication, & Cyclones

Guide to Dust Collection Hoses for Woodworking Industry, Metal Fabrication, & Cyclones

Poor air quality can be a serious problem in high-volume manufacturing, metal- and woodworking,...

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September 19, 2022
Surface Prep Dust Collection Hoses

Surface Prep Dust Collection Hoses

As a trusted manufacturer of high-performing dust collection hoses, Flexaust delivers a range of...

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June 29, 2022
Hose Accessories Guide: Connectors, Cuffs, Adapters, Clamps

Hose Accessories Guide: Connectors, Cuffs, Adapters, Clamps

Industrial hoses can be outfitted with different fittings and accessories to enhance their...

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December 04, 2021
Commercial Vacuum Hoses: Types, Materials, Applications

Commercial Vacuum Hoses: Types, Materials, Applications

A large number of applications rely on commercial vacuum hoses for floor care. These vacuum hoses...

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November 01, 2021
Ventilation Hoses - Types, Applications, Materials

Ventilation Hoses - Types, Applications, Materials

In everyday applications, one essential task is maintaining air quality. One of the key components...

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October 12, 2021
A Selection Guide to Dust Collection Hoses & Fittings

A Selection Guide to Dust Collection Hoses & Fittings

Dust Collection 101

While all industrial processes produce some amount of waste, some types of...

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June 08, 2021
Hoses and ducts for blowers | Insulation, mulch blowing and construction

Hoses and ducts for blowers | Insulation, mulch blowing and construction

Types of Blower Hoses & Ducts:

Many applications require the use of a certain type of blower hose...

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May 28, 2021
An Introduction to Food-Grade Hoses

An Introduction to Food-Grade Hoses

Food and beverage companies must comply with strict standards that indicate the type of equipment...

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April 19, 2021
Agricultural/Farm Hoses

Agricultural/Farm Hoses

Agricultural Hoses

For many agricultural applications, specific types of hoses are required to...

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March 05, 2021
Fume Extraction/Exhaust Hose

Fume Extraction/Exhaust Hose

A fume extraction hose is an important piece of equipment for many industrial applications,...

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November 11, 2020
Vapor Recovery 101 – The Best Tank Truck Vapor Recovery Hose

Vapor Recovery 101 – The Best Tank Truck Vapor Recovery Hose

Vapor Recovery 101

What Is Vapor Recovery?

Vapor recovery involves the removal of harmful vapor...

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October 20, 2020
Hose Material Guide: Types, Chemical Resistance, Properties

Hose Material Guide: Types, Chemical Resistance, Properties

When selecting the best hose for your industrial application, the material you choose can make all...

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September 09, 2020
Leaf Vacuum Hose | Choosing the Right Hose for Lawn & Garden Applications

Leaf Vacuum Hose | Choosing the Right Hose for Lawn & Garden Applications

As summer turns to fall, leaves begin falling from trees into the surrounding areas. While this...

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August 04, 2020
What Exactly is UL 94V-0? | Flame-Retardant Products

What Exactly is UL 94V-0? | Flame-Retardant Products

You have most likely heard of the UL 94V-0 standard but do you really know what it is? We offer a...

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July 02, 2020
Types of Hoses | A Quick Guide on Industrial Hose Types

Types of Hoses | A Quick Guide on Industrial Hose Types

Industrial hoses fall under a broader category of hoses and ducts that are available in a wide...

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June 05, 2020
PVC vs. Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR) vs. Polyurethane (PU) Hose

PVC vs. Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR) vs. Polyurethane (PU) Hose

At Flexaust, we are a supplier of durable and reliable hose for industrial and commercial...

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May 08, 2020
Hose Bend Radius Essentials

Hose Bend Radius Essentials

A hose’s bend radius determines how long a hose needs to be before it can safely bend while in...

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January 14, 2020
OSHA is Cracking  Down on Silica Exposure. Are you Ready?

OSHA is Cracking  Down on Silica Exposure. Are you Ready?

It is estimated that 2 million workers are exposed to dangerous amounts of silica dust every year....

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July 11, 2018
Why Are Indoor Vehicle Exhaust Systems Critical?

Why Are Indoor Vehicle Exhaust Systems Critical?

Where maintenance is concerned, most businesses focus on the operational aspect of their automobile...

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January 02, 2018
Addressing Cold Weather Construction Challenges on the Work Site

Addressing Cold Weather Construction Challenges on the Work Site

While winter is a strong season for industries like logging and energy, it can cause a number of...

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December 04, 2017
What’s Driving Record-Breaking Growth in RV Sales?

What’s Driving Record-Breaking Growth in RV Sales?

For eight years, the recreational vehicle market has been steadily growing. This year, the...

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October 19, 2017
Considerations When Selecting Temporary Cooling Ducts for Tent Rentals

Considerations When Selecting Temporary Cooling Ducts for Tent Rentals

There are a number of factors to consider when setting up rental tents – and ensuring the comfort...

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July 26, 2017
The Importance of High Temperature Hoses

The Importance of High Temperature Hoses

Choosing the correct hose is vital to make sure it will meet the needs of an intended application....

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June 09, 2017
Static Conductive and Static Dissipative Flexible Hose

Static Conductive and Static Dissipative Flexible Hose

In one of our most recent blogs we went over why is it important to choose the correct flexible hose

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April 07, 2017
Dangers of Welding Fumes in the Workplace

Dangers of Welding Fumes in the Workplace

Welding continues to be an excellent career choice, as the demand continues to rise with the older...

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February 06, 2017
The Hazards of Grain Dust Accumulation

The Hazards of Grain Dust Accumulation

One of the significant aspects of the world economy is the grain trade. Grains make up a large...

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January 19, 2017
Why is it Important to Choose the Correct Flexible Hose?

Why is it Important to Choose the Correct Flexible Hose?

A common misconception is that any flexible hose can be used for any application. In actuality...

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November 21, 2016
Dust Threat in the Woodworking Industry

Dust Threat in the Woodworking Industry

All manufacturing industries have workplace hazards, and the woodworking sector is no different....

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October 26, 2016
Autumn Cleanup

Autumn Cleanup

The autumn season has arrived, which means after the fall foliage season is complete, the fallen...

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October 07, 2016
Construction Industry Hazards

Construction Industry Hazards

The construction industry can be dangerous for workers if the correct precautions are not taken....

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September 14, 2016
National Safety Month

National Safety Month

Workplace safety should always be on our minds. Many of us spend one-third or more of our day at...

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June 17, 2016
What’s new at Flexaust In 2016?

What’s new at Flexaust In 2016?

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May 11, 2016
Air Ducts and Indoor Air Quality

Air Ducts and Indoor Air Quality

The air quality in a building or structure is usually an afterthought for most people. In reality,...

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March 01, 2016

The Hazards of Combustible Dust

What is a potentially dangerous, yet common appearance in your factory, coal mine, manufacturing...

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January 14, 2016