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Explore the best practices when using fuel lines. Silicone hoses have a myriad of applications from home brewing to large equipment manufacturing, so where do they fit in their application to fuel lines? At Flex Tech, we manufacture a variety of silicone hoses that span numerous industries. If you’re looking for a silicone flex hose that performs in temperature extremes, high-vibration systems, in high pressure, and beyond, we have the parts you need. Learn more about why silicone is not alw …

Are you in some way responsible for implementing, running, or improving a manufacturing assembly line? If so, you’ll want to know how to make changes or small redesigns that will give you big gains in terms of efficiency and overall success. Here are some of the top features any effective assembly line needs to embrace.Coordinated SpeedsHave you seen the famous episode of I Love Lucy where Ethel and Lucy go to work at a chocolate factory? At first, everything is under control as chocolates roll …

In a previous blog, we shared that custom silicone hoses and accessories can be useful in the following cases:In prototypes and novel designs In environments with temperatures between 350 and 500 degrees Fahrenheit When oils, fuels, and corrosive fluids are involved We also went over some of the specific ways that we can customize our silicone hose products. They include:User-specified 3D shapes, with about 2,000 designs possible Integrated heat shields, so hoses can be safely placed by heat s …