Flexaust Blog

You have most likely heard of the UL 94V-0 standard but do you really know what it is? We offer a wide variety of hoses that meet or exceed UL 94V-0 requirements, but we have found that not everyone understands the importance of this rating.

Topics: UL 94V-0, Flame-Retardant Hose

Flexible hoses used in highly volatile industrial environments have the potential to produce sparks, which may ignite flammable dust particles to cause fires or explosions. This potential makes it necessary for high-risk facilities to use anti-static hoses in their facilities and operations.

Topics: Static Dissipative, Static Conductive, anti-static hose

Industrial hoses fall under a broader category of hoses and ducts that are available in a wide range of options, sizes, materials, and applications. This blog post will provide an overview of the industrial hoses offered at Flexaust, a guide to choosing the right industrial hose, and why you might want to consider Flexaust as your industrial hose supplier.

Topics: Ventilation Systems, High-Temperature, chemical fume extraction, dust collection, light material handling

At Flexaust, we are a supplier of durable and reliable hose for industrial and commercial applications. Our hose offerings include polyvinyl chloride (PVC) hoses, thermoplastic rubber (TPR) hoses, and polyurethane (PU) hoses, all of which demonstrate different temperature range, abrasion resistance, and wall thickness requirements that make them a good, better, and best fit for different applications. In the following article, we discuss these three hose options and the applications for which they are best suited.

Topics: PVC, TPR, PU, Polyvinyl Chloride, Polyurethane, Thermoplastic Rubber

A hose’s bend radius determines how long a hose needs to be before it can safely bend while in service. Understanding bend radius helps ensure a hose will have the necessary strength and functionality for its intended use case. Failing to account for bend radius limits will ultimately cause damage to hoses and shorten their usable service life.

Topics: Bend Radius, Industrial Hoses

Where maintenance is concerned, most businesses focus on the operational aspect of their automobile investments. Common questions include:

Topics: Indoor Air Quality, Indoor Vehicle Exhaust, Garage Exhaust Ventilation, Garage Exhaust System, Garage Vehicle Exhaust System

While winter is a strong season for industries like logging and energy, it can cause a number of problems for construction companies. Workers must take precautions to ensure peak productivity, structural integrity, and most importantly operational safety.

Topics: Cold Weather Construction, Setting Concrete in Cold Weather, OSHA Cold Weather Regulations, Portable Heating Systems, Temporary Heater Duct

For eight years, the recreational vehicle market has been steadily growing. This year, the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association expects RV shipments to reach their highest levels yet. The two major RV manufacturers in the US, Thor Industries and Winnebago Industries, each saw remarkable growth of more than 50% over last year. This is largely due to recent major acquisitions by both companies. But even so, what’s driving more buyers to purchase RVs?

Topics: demand for recreational vehicles, RV water systems, recreational vehicle market, recreational vehicle, RV sales

There are a number of factors to consider when setting up rental tents – and ensuring the comfort and safety of guests is a top concern. For this reason, many tents come equipped with portable, temporary ductwork to provide necessary air conditioning, dehumidification, and/or heat.

Topics: Air Ducts, UL 94V-0, FX-180, Flexible Hose, Choosing Flexible Hose