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Safety Guidelines

All hose assemblies should be viewed as potential hazards. The proper selection and maintenance of hose, couplings, attachment devices, and accessories is imperative. Questions? Call 800.355.1991 or email engineering@dixonvalve.com. General Safety Information Pressure Ratings...

Crimp and Swage Tool Disclaimer

Ferrule and die/crimp recommendations on this site are only a guide and may not apply to every coupling application. In some instances, alternative dies or crimp diameters must be employed. The recommendations on this site are to be used with Dixon couplings only. Failure to use Dixon...

Temperature De-rating Chart

When using the STAMPED acronym when specifying or building a hose, the effect of temperature on the rated hose assembly can often be confusing to calculate. The purpose of this chart is to show the effect that increasing the temperature on an assembly has on the overall assembly’s rating. Most...

Trade Shows

February 2/4-2/6: Unified Symposium, Sacramento, CA, Booth P2220 2/18-2/20: Western Petroleum Marketers Association (WPMA), Las Vegas, NV, Booth 203 2/27-2/28: Petroleum & Convenience Expo (PACEshow), Kansas City, MO, Booth 461 November 11...

Why Use Dixon 1-Piece Flange Adapters?

Case Study

End-User Feedback A common challenge in maintaining equipment used in hydraulic fracturing operations is eliminating and preventing leaks of hazardous and non-hazardous fluids. Equipment such as blenders, hydration units, and missiles contain several flange adapters, each having welds...

Why Use a Dixon 2-Piece Repair Nut Over a 1-Piece Nut?

Case Study

Facts The 2-piece nut costs 70% more than a 1-piece standard nut. The 2-piece nut takes 1/4 of the time to install versus 1-piece nut. Labor costs $90 to replace the 1-piece nut, based on 1 hour at $90/hour Use a cutting torch to remove the male hammer union connection, replace the...

Why Use a Dixon Ball-Joint Armored Hose for Water Supply & Return Lines on Electric Furnaces?

Case Study

End-User Feedback A mill’s acquisition price is only a portion of the total cost to remove and replace large-bore furnace hoses, and here are the related costs. The time required to move these large assemblies from storeroom to melt shop Stage the necessary lifting equipment Schedule...

Pump Cavitation Got You Down? One-Piece Suction Manifolds

Case Study

End-User Feedback Sand dropout causes flow restrictions, and pump cavitation is common. Traditional welded pipe manifolds create turbulence causing excessive abrasion on internal walls. Leaks along the weld seams are a regular nuisance. Acidizing well treatments attack weld seems...

Why Use Dixon Triplex and Quintuplex Manifolds on HHP Hydraulic Fracturing Pumps?

Case Study

End-User Feedback Well service company maintenance personnel state that carbon steel manifolds are working okay. Leaks along the weld seams are a regular nuisance, and repair consists of re-welding and/or use of rubber washers with screws. Sand dropout causing flow restrictions is...

Why Use Dixon Vent-Lock Safety Cam & Groove?

Case Study

End-User Feedback Both safety and maintenance personnel at well service companies have requested cam & groove fittings that relieve remaining low pressure when lever arms are opened (1”, 1½”, and 2” sizes). Employees experience acid and chemical injuries when disconnecting hose assemblies...

Publications

IMO 2020

White Paper

Introduction Prior to COVID-19, maritime transport was responsible for shipping over 11 billion tons of cargo around the world each year. Because of the Coronavirus pandemic, this volume is expected to decrease by 5% or more in 2020, but once conditions return to normal, the United Nations...

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