Author: Bryan Hose & Gasket

Here at Bryan Hose & Gasket, we provide builders and architects with gaskets for construction applications that are designed to seal, insulate and reduce sound and thermal transmission. In addition, we have gaskets that are ideal sealing solutions for a variety of construction applications. These include the following: glass &…

With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, we would like to take this time to thank all of our customers! Thank You to Our Amazing Customers At Bryan Hose & Gasket, we have a lot to be thankful for! We've had an excellent year filled with innovation and growth. However, we wouldn't have…

When hurricane season arrives, PVC water suction and discharge hoses are necessary to get preventative and cleanup efforts moving immediately. Some of this year's hurricanes have hit close to home for us, such as Hurricane Harvey. Bryan Hose & Gasket has water suction and discharge hoses available that can greatly…

Blown head gaskets can happen to anyone. Compression testing is one of the most common ways to see how heavy a load a gasket can take. We will discuss how to compression test a blown head gasket in cars. Blown Head Gasket Compression Testing What is a Blown Head Gasket?…

There are many benefits of PVC tubing, which we will discuss how PVC can be beneficial for a variety of applications. PVC Tubing Benefits Convenient Design PVC tubing is much lighter than most other materials. Therefore, PVC tubing is easier to maneuver, which prevents injury and reduces the number of…

Both PVC and CPVC are widely used, but many may be wondering how much does that extra 'C' change things? We will explain the differences between PVC and CPVC. Differences Between PVC and CPVC The first C in CPVC stands for Chlorinated.  How much chlorine CPVC has depends on the…

Our PVC piping can be useful for industrial, commercial and personal DIY projects. Here are just a few of the many benefits of our PVC piping for a variety of applications. PVC Piping is Useful in a Variety of Industries PVC Ductwork for Home Builders Our PVC piping comes in…

We carry DOT Tubing developed for brake system connections that maintain a basically fixed relationship between couplings during vehicle operation. Our tubing is made from nylon and is available in more than ten colors for quick identification of lines. Our Air Brake tubing is produced in a Type A (Single-wall…

By definition, seamless means "perfectly consistent". However, many people confuse the terms "seam-free" and "welded-and-drawn" when it comes to selecting tube. Seamless tubing, welded tubing and seam-free tubing all appear to be consistently free of seams. However, a closer look reveals significant differences. We will discuss the differences between these…

Pneumatic fittings connect sections of pipe, tube and hose in pressurized gas systems. Compared to hydraulic fittings, pneumatic fittings are generally characterized by tighter seals and lower pressure requirements. They are common in pneumatic logic control systems and instrumentation. We will discuss pneumatic fitting specifications and materials. Specifications of Pneumatic Fittings…