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Technical Guides, Not Marketing Copy
Identify a fitting, cross-reference a thread, or check a hardness grade — built for people in the field with calipers, not a sales pitch.
Technical Library
16 Guides, Two Categories
Straight from the manufacturers — Eaton Weatherhead’s hose and fitting documentation, and Brighton-Best’s fastener reference posters. All free to download.
Hose & Accessories — Eaton Weatherhead
Hose Selection ChartFull hose series cross-reference by pressure, temp, and application.
PDFFitting IdentificationThread comparison charts — NPT, JIC, BSPP, metric, and more.
PDFFluid Ports & Connectors IDAmerican, ISO, German, French, British & Japanese connection standards.
PDFConversion ChartInch-fraction, decimal, and millimeter lookup table.
PDFNumbering SystemsDecode Weatherhead part numbers for fittings and assemblies.
PDFHose InstallationEight best practices — bend radius, strain relief, and more.
PDFHose Failure AnalysisTen diagnosed failure modes, each with problem and solution.
PDFTubing SelectionSizing methodology, wall thickness, and safety factor tables.
PDFABS Qualified HosesAmerican Bureau of Shipping-qualified hose reference for marine use.
PDFFasteners — Brighton-Best International
Socket ScrewsCap screw and set screw types, tensile and hardness charts.
PDFScrewsFull drive, head, and thread taxonomy with hardness tables.
PDFRivetsBlind rivet material combinations, head styles, and sizing.
PDFImperial vs. MetricGrade-to-class cross-reference and thread pitch tables.
PDFFinishesTwelve plating and coating types with salt-spray ratings.
PDFDrilling & Cutting ToolsDrill bit types, sizing chart, and HSS chemistry comparison.
PDFAnchorsFifteen-plus anchor types with base-material selection guide.
PDFMore on the Way
Educational Content, Coming Soon
We’re building out ongoing guides on reducing downtime, simplifying MRO procurement, and getting more out of a VMI program. Check back, or ask your rep directly.
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