Dec 12, 2025 Blog

Most performance issues in pneumatic systems begin with unsteady motion or excessive cylinder speed. In these cases, technicians typically start by checking whether the end actuator is equipped with a throttle valve.

Dec 12, 2025 Blog

When a pneumatic line operates below atmospheric pressure, the entire system shifts from pushing air to resisting external pressure. Many users wonder whether standard pneumatic fittings, polyurethane tubing, or pneumatic quick couplings can withstand this inverse load.

Dec 11, 2025 Blog

Food, beverage, dairy, and pharmaceutical production lines demand strict hygiene, where every tube and connector affects product purity. If PVC tubing emits odor, leaches chemicals, the risk extends far beyond downtime .Food grade PVC is therefore essential for any system handling consumable liquid

Dec 11, 2025 Blog

When temperatures drop below freezing, polyurethane hose begins to show a clear shift in behavior. The material normally offers excellent elasticity and clarity, yet under -20°C it gradually becomes harder and more brittle.

Dec 10, 2025 Blog

Discover why nickel-plated brass fittings offer superior corrosion resistance, higher hardness, and long-term durability. Ideal for distributors, engineers, and OEM buyers. Explore FOKCA’s industrial-grade solutions.

Dec 10, 2025 Blog

Rapid pneumatic fittings sit in a unique position between push-in fittings and compression fittings. They use a tightening nut similar to a ferrule design, yet maintain the convenience of push-in connectors by allowing repeated disassembly and flexible tube changes.

Dec 09, 2025 Blog

When engineers compare different flexible hoses or flexible tubes, the word “flexibility” is always mentioned. Hardness has standardized testing methods and numerical values, yet flexibility is often treated as a vague feeling. In practice, flexibility is made up of several measurable indicators

Dec 08, 2025 Blog

When engineers work with rigid metal tubes—copper, stainless steel, or aluminum—ordinary push-in or push-lock connectors no longer meet the mechanical gripping force required for long-term sealing.

Dec 08, 2025 Blog

The demand for stable, fatigue-resistant pneumatic lines has grown rapidly in automated manufacturing. Many engineers who used to rely on standard polyurethane tubing now search for a hose that can withstand higher working pressure without losing long-term reliability. This is where the PU braided hose becomes an essential choice.

Apr 22, 2025 Blog

Nylon, as a high-performance engineering plastic tubing material, is widely used in industries such as industrial automation, automotive, medical, and pneumatic systems. Its key advantages include excellent mechanical properties, chemical resistance, high-temperature tolerance, and ease of processing.

Apr 16, 2025 Blog

PU and PVC are two popular types of hoses widely used in various industries. While both offer excellent fluid transport capabilities, they have distinct characteristics.

Apr 10, 2025 Blog

Polyurethane pipes and PVC pipes may appear similar at first glance, but they differ significantly in flexibility, durability, weight, temperature resistance, and cost-effectiveness. Polyurethane pipes are highly praised for their excellent flexibility and resistance to kinking, making them an ideal choice for dynamic or confined space applications

Feb 24, 2025 Blog

​How to Identify Hydraulic Quick Couplers？Hydraulic quick couplers are essential components in hydraulic systems, providing an efficient and convenient way to connect pipelines.This blog will explain the key parameters of hydraulic quick couplers, aiming to help regular consumers choose the right hydraulic quick coupler for their needs.

Jan 21, 2025 Blog

Various thread standards specify different thread parameters, including thread height, pitch, thread angle, major diameter, minor diameter, tolerance grade, and more. How can you identify which type of thread you are using among many models? Here, we will mainly discuss the thread gauge measurement method.

Jan 16, 2025 Blog

Pipe threads are a type of thread that differs from common fastening threads. They are specifically designed for connecting pipes. These threads are finer and shallower to prevent excessive weakening of the pipe wall. Pipe threads are widely used in fluid transmission systems for liquids, gases, and other media.

Dec 04, 2024 Blog

Tube Fitting is a part of a hydraulic system that connects pipes or attaches pipes to hydraulic components. It is a generic name for connectors that can be attached and detached in a fluid path.

Nov 21, 2023 Blog

PU tubes, also known as Polyurethane tubes.PU tubes are mainly made from two different types of polyurethane materials: polyester-based polyurethane and polyether-based polyurethane.What are their performance comparisons?Polyester vs Polyether.

Jun 26, 2023 Blog

LDPE(low density polyethylene) and LLDPE(linear low density polyethylene), as two pillars in the PE family, show the diversity and excellence of plastic materials respectively.What are the specific advantages and disadvantages of those?What is the difference between LLDPE and LDPE?LDPE vs LLDPE.

Jan 17, 2023 Blog

Plastic, a seemingly ordinary yet ubiquitous material, is widely used in modern industry and daily life due to its versatile forms, excellent performance, and strong versatility. However, have you ever thought about the similarities and differences between those various plastic materials?