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Performing regular maintenance on your hydraulic system can prevent problems and maximize uptime. When your maintenance involves hose changes or disassembly of your hydraulic fittings, it’s a good idea to consider using new fittings when you reassemble your connections. But, thanks to stronger materials and advances in the design and manufacturing process, hydraulic fittings that…

Nearly every industry has been impacted by supply chain issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. Manufacturing, construction, and retail trade have experienced the most significant disruption in their supply chains, and many continue to feel that pain yet today. So much so, that in June of 2021, the White House announced the formation of a Supply…

The global hydraulic hose and fittings market is expected to grow by almost $400 million USD over the next four years according to research by Technavio, a leading global technology research and advisory company. A major factor in the growth in the hydraulics market is mechanization in the agriculture industry. As global demand for food…

Family-owned hydraulic fitting company commemorates 7 decades of success. OLIVET, MI: This year, Air-Way Global Manufacturing is celebrating its 70th year of operations. The family-owned company, started in an old airplane hangar in Romeo, Michigan, has since become the largest independent hydraulic fitting manufacturer in the United States. Since their start in 1950, Air-Way Global has…

Stainless steel adapters and hydraulic fittings offer machine manufacturers multiple advantages over standard steel and plastic options. While stainless can be challenging to machine, oftentimes, it is the right or only solution, and Air-Way has the experience. In addition to being corrosion and rust-resistant, stainless steel is extremely durable. It retains strength at both remarkably…

Located on Ascension Island, about halfway between South America and Africa in the Southern Atlantic Ocean, NASA’s 20-thousand-pound Meter Class Autonomous Telescope (MCAT) hunts the sky for space debris. The telescope is part of the ARES Division’s Orbital Debris Program Office, whose mission is to determine the total amount of orbital debris and predict the…

When it comes to ensuring optimal performance and efficiency of your hydraulic machinery, choosing the right hydraulic fittings is crucial. Standard fittings may not always meet the unique requirements of every application.  This is where a custom hydraulic fitting solution from Air-Way Global Manufacturing becomes essential. Custom fittings are designed to address specific design and…

Scope of Plan & Worksite Coordinator The purpose of this Plan is to communicate and outline Air-Way’s safety protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic.  This Plan will be in effect until further notice.  This Plan will be guided by recommendations from the CDC, OSHA, and federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and orders.  This Plan…

What if you could decrease the risk of expensive production mistakes and issues? What if you could give more attention to minute details and product innovation? What if you could fully realize your product end result before you begin production? Solidworks CAD 3D models provide you with an accurate, 360 real-view of Air-Way hydraulic fittings…

If it lifts, moves or operates under hydraulic power, Air-Way Global Manufacturing is there. Although there have been changes to how we work, just like the hydraulic operations we help power every day, we haven’t missed a beat. With U.S. based manufacturing capabilities for our hydraulic fittings, Air-Way has continued to supply top Original Equipment…