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12/9/22- U-Stamp and R-Stamp Certifications Precision Hose & Expansion Joints is proud to announce the recent certification of both our ASME U-Stamp and our National Board Certified R-Stamp for the company. This achievement is a major step for Precision, as we look to increase our capabilities for metal bellows and target growing our supply in [...]

PRESS RELEASE Precision Hose & Expansion Joints Stainless Steel Hose featured as a component of the NASA Mars Perseverance Rover.   On February 18th, 2021, NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover made its final descent to the red planet, a remarkable step for all mankind. Precision Hose & Expansion Joints is proud to play a small part [...]

Precision Hose & Expansion Joints’ corrugated metal hose is designed to provide the longest lasting service life when properly installed. Improper installation, or movements that exceed the design capabilities of the hose, as well as careless handling of the assembly, will all reduce the useful service life of the hose and possibly cause premature failure [...]

Precision Hose & Expansion Joints designs, manufactures, and supplies expansion joints in accordance with EJMA (Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association) Standards. The EJMA Standards are recognized throughout the world as the premier authority on the proper selection and application of metal expansion joints for safe and reliable piping and vessel installations. The following DO’s and DON’Ts [...]

A lot of claims are being circulated about the superiority of hydro formed hose. Like many such claims, however, closer inspection reveals the truth of the matter: Hydroforming is just one of many proven methods of corrugating tubing. Each forming method has its unique characteristics, and each product should be evaluated in terms of desired final hose capability, not generalized forming specifications.