August 2, 2024

Braided Stainless Steel Hose, It's so Hot Right Now

As all you sharp hose wizards know, when it comes to fluid transfer systems, the choice of hoses plays a crucial role in ensuring efficiency and safety. PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene, or Teflon) lined braided stainless steel hoses have gained immense popularity in numerous industries due to their exceptional attributes. They can handle all types of

July 15, 2024

We're turning 30! (We still feel like kids but our back hurts in the morning now)

For three decades, American Hose and Supply has been at the forefront of the hydraulic industry, delivering unparalleled service and solutions to customers across the nation. From our roots as an over the counter shop in the 90s, to a multi location...

April 22, 2023

Logging and Sawmills - An industry we wood certainly be able to service. Ha! Here’s 6 items used frequently in the process of logging and sawmills

Every single day on this beautiful planet, an estimated 41 million trees are cut down. That's a lot of sawing, debarking, stacking and moving folks. That's also a lot of hydraulic power. The logging and sawmill industry is heavily reliant on the use of...

March 23, 2023

Amphibious Machinery 101

Amphibious machinery, first and foremost - is freakin' sweet. It is a type of equipment or vehicle that can operate on both land and water. Are you working at clearing some land and need to cross a...

March 9, 2023

Get a handle on your material, darn it! 5 products used in the material handling industry

Material handling is a critical component of many industries, from manufacturing to construction to warehousing. Buuuuut, just what precisely is it? Well, this term is essentially referring to the movement, storage, control, and protection of...

February 28, 2023

Brewery Hose is our thing! Breweries are our thing! Hooray for breweries!

Hooray Beer! Breweries rely on a variety of hoses to transport liquids and gases throughout their production processes. Each hose is designed to meet specific needs related to the type of liquid or gas being transported, as well as the operating conditions of the brewery. There's some hard work and engineering that has taken place over the...

February 12, 2023

I’d like to buy a valve, Pat

Valves are on just about everything, especially in hydraulic systems. No matter the industry, such as construction, agriculture, and manufacturing, they are used to generate and transmit mechanical power. Specifically, valves control the flow of media (that’s fancy talk for “whatever is moving through the...

January 26, 2023

Helping you plumb up what’s under the sink (and why you hold the flashlight wrong)

There's all types of fluid conveyance components that are utilized in the very broad category of plumbing. While most of the time you may think of the pipes under your house, or perhaps images of a rapidly backing up toilet at a party come to mind. No? Just us? Well allow us to broaden your...

January 25, 2023

Waste Management is a must, and here's how American Hose and Supply can help!

Septic systems, portable toilets, grease traps and lagoons are not bottomless pits, you may be surprised to learn. In many instances, when these get full, or need to be managed in some way, there will inevitably be hoses involved. There are a few terms for the type of trucks that handle the vacuuming of waste, being a septic truck, honey wagon...

January 2, 2023

Oil and Gas - Two industries that are best friends with American Hose and Supply

You've heard it before, all the industry terms associated with oil and gas production; Oil patch, artificial lift, down hole, horizontal drilling, black gold, Texas T. The list goes on and on. Truth is, and regardless of your position on the matter, those dinosaur bones deep in our mother earth are the source from which we get lots of our energy. The exploration and extraction of those products is...

December 24, 2022

Industrial Hoses: So Many Types, So Little Time.

Say, did you know American Hose and Supply carries just about every type of industrial hose you can think of? Well you do now! There are several different types of industrial hoses, each with their own specific use and application. Typically, Industrial hoses will be rated for much lower pressure than hydraulic hose, but will carry a much wider...

December 15, 2022

Go Go Power Washing! Power washing equipment basics and why the red ranger is overrated!

Deciding on the best pressure washer for you or your company can be a daunting task. With so many different brands, models, and features to choose from, it can be difficult to know which one will be the best fit for your needs. In this article, we will provide some tips and guidance on how to make an informed decision and choose the right pressure washer. But seriously, the red ranger is cool but he's no black ranger (mastodon!)...

December 6, 2022

Truck Body Upfitting: A specialty of American Hose and Supply

When large machinery breaks down in the field, you will rely on a field service truck to get you up and running again. If you have a power line down, trucks with booms and buckets will reach high to solve the problem. What's that you say? You need a load of gravel dumped off, and you need a dumpster on site to pick up the gravel!?! Well, that seems like a waste of time and...


November 21, 2022

Truck fleets need love too! The 5 D.O.T. parts that get replaced the most on fleet trucks

If you are a one man in a van type of company, or you have a whole army of personnel and trucks, it is paramount you keep your vehicles maintained, and in many cases DOT compliant. That stands for Department Of Transportation, and let me tell ya, if you have ever ran into them, you probably do not want to run into them again. DOT's job is a necessary one - to make sure large freight haulers and utility vehicles adhere to certain standards and utilize components on their...

October 27, 2022

We love our Farmers and Implement Manufacturers (so why don't you marry em?!)

Farming truly is the backbone of this beautiful country of ours. The expression, "No farms, no food" is much more than just a cute saying. American Hose and Supply has great appreciation for those who raise crops and table fare across the greatest country in the universe...

October 20, 2022

Top 5 Reasons Your Hose Needs Extra Protection

Hydraulic hoses are designed to handle a lot of stress. From constant sunlight, swinging temperatures, and continuous vibration, the magic hoses endure everything mother nature and us silly humans can throw at it (don't actually throw items at your hoses, unless you're into that sort of thing). Inevitably, with enough stress and general use, your hose will fail...

October 9, 2022

The Cool Kids of the Fitting World, Our Guide to Hydraulic Crimp Fittings

Hydraulic crimp fittings are designed for a myriad of applications. No matter the project, there will always be a fitting that is right for the job. There is also most certainly the wrong fitting for the job...

September 16, 2022

Camlock, more like Schmamlock! What Camlocks are and how to use them

First and foremost, camlock fittings, also known as Cam and Groove couplings,  are a type of hose coupling. This means that they are a way to connect or disconnect a hose or pipe in a speedy, efficient way without having to involve complex tools or equipment. These connections guarantee tight and secure bonds because...

June 7, 2022

The all new 24/7 Hose Help Hotline – Drum Roll Please

Oh yes folks, you read that heading right. Your eyes do not deceive you. Through the wonders of technology and the continued relentless pursuit of excellent customer service, American Hose and Supply is very excited to announce the roll out of our 24/7 Hose Help Hotline. If it’s 2AM on a Sunday...

September 1, 2021

Reasons Why Hoses Fail, And Why It's (Probably) Not Your Fault

Hydraulic hoses are amazing. Truly, they are an impressive engineering feat. They handle all sorts of harsh external conditions, crazy temperature swings, and they can hold...

April 7, 2021

Okay, you just blew a hydraulic hose. Now What?!

First off, it’s okay (probably). Do you have all your fingers? Is anyone hurt or burned? Is equipment onfire? If none of these things are happening, the worst thing you might have to do is fill out an incidentreport if you’re on a...

February 27, 2021

The Alphabet Soup of Hydraulic Hose Fittings (don’t eat them).

Take a deep breath. Relax. We are going to try and untangle some terms that get thrown around a lot in
the hydraulic industry with reckless abandon...

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