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【Notice】Tainan City Suspends Work on June 26, 2026 (Friday)
2026-06-26
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Hybrid Air Hose FAQ — Low-Temperature Performance, Working Pressure, and Fitting Selection
2026-06-04
Q1. Does a Hybrid Air Hose become stiff at low temperatures?
SHPI Hybrid Air Hose is made from a specially formulated PVC compound that helps maintain good flexibility at low temperatures, making it easier to pull, bend, and store. However, cold resistance does not mean that the hose will remain completely unaffected under all low-temperature conditions. The hose should be used within the operating temperature range specified for the product.
Q2. What does low memory mean for a Hybrid...
Air Hose Reel FAQ — Rewind Methods and Selection Questions
2026-05-21
Q1. What is an air hose reel used for?
Technical Summary
An air hose reel is used to manage hose extension, rewinding, and storage in compressed-air work areas. It is commonly used with pneumatic tools, air supply equipment, and compressed-air lines.
Typical Selection Considerations
Common applications include automotive service bays, industrial workstations, construction sites, large factory areas, equipment maintenance, and areas around automation...
How to Select Pneumatic Tubing: A Guide to Routing Methods and Operating Conditions
2026-04-27
In pneumatic systems, tubing selection should not be based solely on material names. It should begin with a clear understanding of the application, routing method, and whether regulatory or industry standards apply.
Selection criteria vary depending on the application conditions. For example, automation systems require consideration of whether tubing moves with equipment; fixed routing requires stable positioning; tool-use air lines require consideration of dragging and operating conditions...
What Is the Difference Between Air Brake Tubing and Nylon Tubing?
2026-04-23
Nylon tubing is widely used in pneumatic and fluid systems, but the requirements for tubing vary depending on the application.
In industrial pneumatic systems, nylon tubing is commonly used for fixed or semi-fixed routing. In commercial vehicle air brake applications, however, nylon tubing used for air brake applications is a dedicated type of tubing and must comply with relevant regulations and standards.
What Is Nylon Tubing?
Nylon tubing refers to polyamide (PA) tubing used in industr...
PU Tubing vs. Nylon Tubing: Selection and Application Differences
2026-04-13
PU Tubing vs. Nylon Tubing: Selection Fundamentals
The main difference between PU tubing and Nylon tubing lies in whether the tubing needs to move with the equipment:
If movement or repeated bending is required → Use PU tubing
If the tubing remains fixed or stable → Use nylon tubing
In pneumatic systems, tubing selection affects routing configuration and overall operational stability. Among commonly used pneumatic tubing, PU tubing and Nylon tubing (Polyamide, PA) represent two mat...
Flame Retardant Tubing in Welding & Metal Processing | Pneumatic Systems Applications
2026-03-17
Pneumatic Systems in Welding and Metal Processing Equipment
In welding, laser cutting, and various metal processing equipment, pneumatic systems are commonly used for fixture clamping, cylinder actuation, and automated mechanisms. Compressed air is delivered through pneumatic tubing to actuators, enabling clamping, positioning, and motion control.
These pneumatic lines are typically routed along machine structures or between moving components. In some configurations, tubing may be positi...
UL94 V-0 Classification | UL94 Flammability Test Standard
2026-03-16
What Is UL94 Flammability Testing?
UL94 is a flammability testing standard for plastic materials developed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), used to evaluate the combustion behavior of materials when exposed to a flame.
It also functions as a standardized testing and classification system, where materials are categorized based on their combustion behavior using consistent and defined test methods.
This standard is widely applied to plastic materials used in electronic equipment, ele...