Brennan Industries Blog

Hydraulic and Gas Connections: Upstream Applications in the Oil & Gas Industry

Powering AI: The Challenges Facing Modern Data Centers

Brennan Industries Strengthens Commitment to Sustainability

Instrumentation Fittings, Valves, and Accessories for the Medical and Life Science Industry

Brennan Industries Acquires Coterflex Industrial, Expanding Product Offerings and Market Reach

Brennan Wins NorthCoast 99 Designation

Brennan Celebrates Upcoming Safety Week and Global Safety Initiatives

From Olympic Medals to Industrial Fittings: How Metal Plating Improves Durability and Performance

Hydraulic Hose Safety: 5 Common Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make

Brennan Announces Strategic Expansion to Mexico with a New Distribution Facility

Advanced Troubleshooting Techniques for Hydraulic Fittings

The Strength and Versatility of Galvanized Malleable Iron Fittings

Brennan U.K. Introduces RHINO Hose Protection Line to Enhance Customer Productivity

Brennan and UCT Fluid Solutions Announce Strategic Partnership for Instrumentation Components

Aerospace Exploration Unveiled: The Rare Solar Eclipse of 2024

Hydraulic Systems in the Manufacturing Industry: 8 Equipment Examples

Hydraulic Systems: 2023 Recap & 2024 Forecast in Regulatory Landscape

14 Steps to Ensure a Leak-Free Hydraulic System

Tips for Maintaining Hydraulic Fittings, Hose & Components in the Cold

6 Hydraulic Industry Trends: a Year in Review

The Impact of Sustainability on Hydraulic Solutions in 2024

Keys Roles: Aerospace Hydraulics and Aerodynamics of Santa's Sleigh

Hydraulics in Mega Snowplows and Other Essential Snow Equipment

Vital Roles of Aerospace Hydraulics in Ensuring Holiday Travel Safety

Twelve Days of Manufacturing From Brennan Industries

GSE Hose: Protecting the Skies from the Ground

Why You Should Have Regular Hydraulic System Inspections and Maintenance

Stainless Steel Hydraulic Hose Fittings :  Advantages in Your Industry!

120 Years of Achievement: Aviation History Month

Hydraulics in Renewable Energy

When to Know It’s Time to Change Your Hydraulic Fluid

13 Hydraulic Fittings You Should Know

From John Deere to Mahindra: Hydraulic Fittings that Drive Tractors

It's Electric! Exploring Electrohydraulic Technology

Experiencing Hydraulic Hose Failure from Bursts and Excessive Abrasion?

6 Things to Consider for Protecting Hydraulic Hose

How Electro-Hydraulic Integration is Transforming Industrial Applications

Harnessing the Power of Data: Exploring Smart Hydraulic Systems

Smart Hydraulics in Space Exploration

Hydraulics in Everyday Life 

13 Hydraulic Hose Protection Products for Secure Operations

Understanding the Use of Push-to-Connect Water Fittings

What are Hydraulic Bulkhead Fittings?

Compression Fitting Types and Applications

How to Weld Hydraulic Fittings

How to Measure JIC Fittings

Chemical Plants and the Role of Hydraulics

Breaking the Mold with Superior Forged Fittings and Valves

Brennan Named 2023 Top Employer in Ohio

Where in the World is Brennan Industries? 70th Anniversary Contest

Manufacturers Should Continue Watching These Five Trends

Brennan's 2023 Summer Interns

Can Hydraulic Fittings Be Reused?

Quality Hydraulics are Critical in Municipalities

How to Connect Hydraulic Fittings 

Three Major Trends in the Global Supply Chain

AI: The New Game Changer for Manufacturers

How to Take Advantage of IoT and AI Capabilities

Are Hydraulic Fittings NPT?

How and Where are Push-to-Connect Fittings Used

Brennan to Acquire SRM Industries

How to Replace O-Rings in Hydraulic Couplers

4 Considerations When Measuring Hydraulic Hose

Autonomous Earth Moving Equipment: Like Something Out Of A Movie?

How Hydraulic Flow Control and Components Regulate Speed

The Landscape of Hybrid Construction Equipment

John Deere Selects 8 Companies for its 2023 Startup Collaborator

Women Who Are Making a Difference in STEM

Shipping Errors: The Customer Relationship Killer

How to Fix Leaking Hydraulic Fittings

The Cat’s Out of the Box – Hose Box at the ConExpo Brennan Booth!

How to Identify BSP and NPT Fittings

How to Seal Hydraulic Fittings

What to Look for in Hydraulic Hose Manufacturers

Hydraulics in Parade Floats: History, Celebration and Floats

Mixing Brass and Stainless-Steel Fittings

MRO Aviation on Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems

How a Hydraulic System Works

Brass Vs. Stainless Steel Fittings

ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023

3 Choices of Hydraulic Hose

How to Assemble and Tighten JIC 37 Degree Fittings

The Status of the Carbon Tax and Compliancy

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas, Brennan Gave to Me...

Top Ten Blog Posts of 2022

Metric Hydraulic Fittings: DIN, JIS and Komatsu

Role of Electronics and Mechanics in Hydraulics

The Predominance of Metric Hydraulic Fittings Throughout the World

Shortcuts Have No Place in Practicing Safe Maintenance

Farm to Table: This Thanksgiving Brought to You by Hydraulics

What Type and Size of Hose Clamp Do I Need?

How the Environment is Impacting Hydraulics

What Does the Future of Global Manufacturing Look Like?

Three Posts to Help Your Supply Chain Blues

Popular Hydraulic Fitting Types

JIC Versus ORFS Fittings

4 Pipe Flange Alignment Tools for Industrial Applications

Brennan Industries Unveils New UK Facility

4 Styles and 5 Advantages of Brass Fittings

Brennan Industries' CEO Recognized for Smart Business Magazines' Smart 50 Awards!

3 Primary Steps in Troubleshooting Hydraulic Systems

9 Things About O-Rings and O-Ring Fittings

Instrumentation and Hydraulics in Oil and Gas Wellhead Control Panels

Why Quality Components are More Important Than Ever

16 Industries Using Hydraulics

Why Hydraulics will Stand Strong to Rising Inflation

Two Proactive Strategies for Dealing with Inflation, Labor Shortages & Supply Issues

Brennan Attends Solon Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Outing

Importance of Traceability in Industrial Products

How to Increase Supply Chain Visibility with Improved Data and Analytics

Hydraulics Touch Nearly Every Facet of Our Lives

Rising Material Costs: The Impact and Considerations to Stem the Tide

How the Distributor and Supplier Relationship can Improve Supply Chain Disruption

Understanding the Two Types of Tube Fittings

Questions to Ask Yourself When Selecting a Hose Fitting

The Importance of Contamination Control in Hydraulics

O-Ring Face Seal Vs. O-Ring Boss

DIN Flange Vs. ANSI Flange

Are Stainless Steel and Brass Fittings Compatible?

OEM and Tier Suppliers: What a Tangled Web They Weave

In What Ways Will the Aviation Industry Change?

Issues in Overseas Manufacturing, Tariffs, and the Supply Chain

What is the Best O-ring Material for Hydraulic Fluid?

How Brennan is Addressing Leading Issues in the Fluid Power Industry

Drum Roll, Please: Announcing Our Fittings 101 Contest Winner

Brennan's 2022 Summer Interns

Brennan's Kenston High School Senior Experience

What Role Does Temperature Play in Hydraulic Hoses?

Optimizing the Supply and Demand for Current and Future Markets

Braided Hydraulic Hoses Versus Spiral: Which to Use?

The Lab at Brennan Supports Particulate Contamination Testing

Why Fluid Conductors are Essential

Types of Fittings for Hoses

Are Your Hydraulic Hose, Tubing and Fittings Compatible?

A Nickel for Your Thoughts: How Russia's Invasion of Ukraine is Impacting Stainless Steel

Fittings 101 Social Media Contest

Ensure Your Process Valves are IIoT-Ready

4 Key Points to the Advantages of Hydraulics in Agriculture

What are All the Valve Types Within Process Systems?

Motion Industries Acquires Kaman Distribution Group

Instrumentation in Food, Beverage, and Pharmaceutical Production

Why are Superalloys the Only Choice in Many Applications?

Hydraulic Hoses for Heavy Lifting and Handling Equipment

Brennan Updates Two New Facilities

Why Measuring Temperature with RTDs is Important for Hydraulic Systems

Key Materials Used in Pneumatic Hoses and Tubing

What Is DOT Compliance?

Should You Use Teflon Tape on Brass Fittings?

Did You See Brennan in Fluid Power World?

Pipe Flanges: Types, Styles & Applications

Safeguarding Demanding Applications with Hydraulic Flange Connections

Hydraulics in Oil and Gas Operations

Brennan’s Findings Concerning Remote Work and Logistic Pileups

Poly Alloy Vs. Brass PEX Fittings

Automated Retractable Chemical Injection Quills

What You Need to Know About Applications for Stainless Steel Fittings

Why Certain Tube Fitting Connections Are Better Than Others

Material Selection Mistakes Can Lead to Disaster

Why Aircraft Service Support is Necessary for Aerospace

Global Distribution of Hydraulic Fittings

The Evolution of Aerial Refueling Solutions

Hydraulic Hose: Color Coding, Ferrules & Skiving

Customer Experience: Seamless Manufacturer - Distributor Interaction

Data Sharing to Enhance the Customer Experience

The Impact of COVID-19 on Supply Chains

Hydraulic System Troubleshooting and Safety Precautions

Maintainable Hydraulic System Design: Redundant Systems

Understanding BSP Adapter Pressure Ratings

Understanding BSPP Parallel and BSPT Tapered Threads

What's the Difference Between BSP and NPT Thread Styles?

The Proper Way to Select Primary Instrumentation Components

Markets and Applications for Instrumentation Valves & Fittings

How the Instrumentation Market is Growing and What to Expect

What It Means to be Nadcap Accredited

Breaking Down Cybersecurity Requirements in Aerospace and Defense

The Purpose of Aerospace & Defense Certifications and Regulations

Aerospace Certified Components in Successful Space Missions

How BI Verify Nearly Eliminates Shipping Errors

Different Materials and Configurations of Push-to-Connect Fittings

The True Role of Agriculture in Our Daily Lives

What is a D.O.T. Air Brake Fitting?

Air Brake Components in Trucks and Buses

How Women Help Shape the Growth of Manufacturing

Why Are Air Brakes the Safest Option for Commercial Vehicles?

Equipment Electrification in Mobile Hydraulics

Industrial Internet of Things in Hydrualics

What Types of Hydraulic Fluids are Used in Aircraft?

The Significance of Pressure and Temperature in Aerospace Hydraulics

The Vital Role of Hydraulic Systems in Aircrafts

Looking Back on 2020

Identifying the Components Within an Aircraft's Hydraulic System

What are the Aerospace Supply Chain Tiers?

5 Major Segments of U.S. Aerospace and Defense Market

Brennan's Canadian Manufacturing Facility Now ISO Certified

The Impact of Aerospace & Defense on the U.S. Economy

The Role of Women in Manufacturing, Engineering and the Sciences

Brennan Begins Corporate Wellness Challenge

Taking the Day to Say 'Thank You' To Our HR Team

Advantages of Forged Steel Fittings Versus Other Processes

Why Choose Forged Over Brazed Fittings?