Hydraulic Fitting News and Blog Articles

Air-Way is pleased to offer two manufacturing styles of hydraulic fittings, both forged and brazed. While there are similarities between the two, there are also several noteworthy differences. Below, we’ll dive deeper into what forged and brazed fittings are and how they differ. Forged Hydraulic Fittings  Forged hydraulic fittings and adapters are machined out of…

It can be difficult to find the right hydraulic fitting or adapter. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to choose the one that is ideal for your application. While you can simply pick one and hope for the best, we recommend paying attention to pressure ratings as pressure is one of the…

If you do need help identifying the right fitting or adapter for your application or as a replacement part, we do offer many different conversion tools (located at the top of our website), and cross reference for other manufacturer part numbers – simply search by your part number or give us a call to verify.…

As we continue to expand our customer base to top OEMS and distributors worldwide, we are continuously improving our processes and facilities to optimize efficiency and communication with our customers. How are we doing this? We are taking advantage of the internet of things. What is the Internet of Things (IoT)? The Internet of Things…

Since 1977, Air-Way Canada, formerly known as Pacific Hose and Fittings, has supplied high quality hose, fittings and accessory products to customers in Western Canada. Through continued growth and evaluation of market needs, Air-Way Global Manufacturing is expanding its inventory to support the growing customer base in Canada. For years, Canadian customers counted on Pacific…

We’ll be there along with many fellow hose industry professionals sharing in ongoing education, training, networking, and fun at the beautiful Bellagio Resort and Casino. This is the 35th Annual Meeting & Convention. Stop by our booth #709 to see what Air-Way has to offer you and your business this year. Why NAHAD? It is a members-only…

If you go to the homepage of Air-Way Global Manufacturing, in big, bold letters it says, “Hydraulic Fittings & Adapters Manufacturer.” In our line of work, these two words – fittings and adapters – are quite interchangeable. And to compound things, here are some more terms people generally use to describe a hydraulic connection: Fittings…

Coming on the tails of Family Owned Business Month in October, the holiday season marks a time to reflect on our beginnings nearly 70 years ago. We feel an immense sense of gratitude at how we’ve grown so much, yet have been able to remain a strong, privately owned, family business. And, are very proud of…

Tariffs & Trade, a General Overview The word “trade war” isn’t used lightly, ever. But, that’s essentially what’s been happening. When President Trump made the initial Proclamation citing Section 232 (more on that in a moment) of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, it was the first of what has since ballooned to a true…

  E-commerce impacts every industry, including ours, and is fast becoming demand-driven. The “have it now” mentality has taken hold and quite often, many seeking hydraulic fitting and hose solutions turn to online “suppliers” as their source of choice. A quick google search will certainly bring up several websites that claim they have exactly what you’re…

Unlike many hydraulic fitting and adapter manufacturers out there today, we design, produce, and assemble our products in-house for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and distributors worldwide.  Our rich history of serving as a top-tier hydraulic fittings supplier extends into a variety of industrial and equipment needs and applications – including access equipment.  Hydraulic Access Equipment  Any…

Manufacturing can be a challenge for companies, no matter the size or geographic reach of your company. So many pieces have to fall into place for a successful and productive production line including lead times, vendor approval, regulations and compliance, component sourcing, shipping, customer service, and inventory maintenance. And those are just a few!  In…