Have you ever experienced hydraulic hose failure and thought “Great, how am I going to fix this quickly so I can get back to work?” You’re not alone. Hydraulic hose failure can cause production to come to a grinding halt and is often caused by abrasion, material erosion, improper assembly, fluid incompatibility, high temperatures or…
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Meet Tom Nolan, Sales Manager at Superior Industrial Supply. Over the last four years, Tom has integrated his customer service background and military experience into the sales process to deliver timely solutions when customers need it most. Tom followed in his grandfather’s and uncle’s footsteps and joined the air force shortly after graduating high school…
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Brian Hoffman is one of Superior Industrial Supply’s Purchasing Agents. For over 24 years, Brian has been involved in every facet of business from the warehouse and customer service to his current position in the purchasing department. Many don’t know that before joining the Superior team, Brian had his eyes set on another career. Fortunately,…
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O-ring face seals can eliminate leaks in many hydraulic applications and instrumentation systems. These common fittings should conform to the SAE J1453 standard and are often made manufactured from carbon, nickel-plated carbon, or stainless steel. According to industry leader Brennan Inc., the type of O-ring commonly used with this fitting is either Buna-N, Viton, or…
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Industrial hoses are an integral part of many equipment systems, but tend to receive the least amount of consideration compared to other important components. The truth is a worn-out hose can be just as problematic as a failed pump or electronic system. When a hose assembly fails, not only can it lead to unplanned downtime,…
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Gregg Pepper is Superior Industrial Supply’s Operation Manager and is responsible for a myriad of business activities including managing customer service, information technology, accounting and human resources. He also sits on the leadership team and is invested in developing new ways to improve customer relationships, eliminate process waste and help his team work more efficiently.…
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Have you ever ordered the wrong pipe size and wondered what happened? You measured the pipe threads. In fact, you measured it a few times before placing your order, but once your order arrives and you go to use pipe, it doesn’t fit. Well, measuring pipe threads seems simple enough, but it can be deceivingly…
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We’ve been supplying the American workforce in and around St. Louis with the industrial supplies they need to keep moving since 1969. Yet, the more we speak to our customers the more we realize that you may not know all the hoses and accessories we carry. For that reason, we want to routinely share products…
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Are you looking for ways to improve profits, enhance efficiency and reduce waste in your operations? In rapidly changing times like these, companies must evolve to meet changing demands. Tighter budgets, fewer staff and increased regulatory requirements require a focused approach and one that runs on insights, rather than instinct. One way to do that…
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Superior’s Vice President Paul Kratz cares about our customers’ needs. Paul Kratz has always believed in treating customers the way they want to be treated and that philosophy is even more important during difficult times like these. Paul shares the safety and health measures that Superior customers can expect during COVID-19 restricted times. 1. Tell…
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