BCC Research has performed and updated this study to provide a comprehensive and updated reference for those interested and/or involved in the polymeric flexible hose and tubing industry, including those that serve and benefit from this industry. This is a wide and varied group of personnel in the materials, chemical, polymer, mechanical equipment, and parts suppliers; the latter both for original equipment manufacturers and for those involved in the important maintenance, repair, and operations aftermarket business. We have sorted through, organized, and condensed information from a large amount of literature and other reference materials to compile this report.
Because of the size and diversity of flexible hose and tubing materials, products, and markets, this report should be of interest to a wide group of organizations and individuals that are involved in the development, design, manufacture, sale, and use of hose and tubing and materials, as well as politicians and the general public. BCC Research believes that this report will be of value to technical and business personnel in the following areas, among others: Marketing and management personnel in companies that produce, market, and sell all types of hose and tubing, as well as those involved in installing equipment and parts marine fuel hose, components, maintenance materials, and chemicals for cleaning and other uses.
Companies that supply,hose chemical or want to supply, equipment and services to hose and tubing material and equipment supply companies. Financial institutions that supply money for such facilities and systems, including banks, merchant bankers, venture capitalists, and others. Personnel in end–user companies, communities, and industries that purchase and use hose and tubing. This includes some huge industries such as automotive and healthcare. Personnel in government and standards–writing organizations. Local, state, and federal officials are all involved in writing and enforcing standards to ensure and protect public health and safety as well as the environment. Since much hose and tubing is used to convey flammable, hazardous, toxic, or otherwise potentially dangerous fluids, the public must be assured that it is made and used in a proper and safe manner.
2013年6月20日 星期四
2013年6月19日 星期三
The EU General Court's Decision Regarding Economic Continuity
Under U.S. law, companies have been held responsible for antitrust violations committed before mergers and stock acquisitions. Indeed, in the United States Department of Justice's investigation and prosecution of the Marine Hose cartel, Parker ITR was charged with and pleaded guilty to cartel conduct "beginning at least as early as 1999" — three years before Parker's acquisition of the business.Yet another example is the Tenth Circuit's decision in United States v. Wilshire Oil Co. of Texas, in which the court refused to dismiss criminal charges against an acquiring entity for premerger conduct in a conspiracy to fix the price of asphalt sold to state highway departments.[6] Notably, the court rejected the acquiring company's claim that it "unwittingly bought into an ongoing conspiracy," instead finding that the company "had ample opportunity to detect and reject the illegal practices" prior to and after its assumption of control.
Courts have also applied this broader view of successor liability beyond the criminal antitrust context in other federal criminal cases in which acquiring companies have been held liable for acts of predecessor entities. In imposing successor liability, U.S. courts have relied on federal common law, as well state law regarding business corporations.In contrast to cases involving liability after mergers or stock acquisitions, U.S. courts have hesitated to hold an acquiring company liable for criminal violations committed by the entity from which the company acquires assets. For instance, United States v. Carter, the Sixth Circuit held that the defendant City Products' motion for acquittal should have been granted where the criminal charges stemmed from its acquisition of the assets of a culpable brewing company.City Products had acquired the assets of a brewing company, Pilsener Brewing, whose president, George Carter, had been charged with making payments to union officials in violation of the Taft-Hartley Act.
The court noted that City Products had no employees who were union officials and the asset acquisition "would not make it chargeable, as a principal, for a crime previously committed by Pilsener or Carter."Similarly, in United States v. Ashland Oil, the district court rejected the argument that the transfer of assets to a subsidiary would automatically create criminal antitrust liability for that entity.Defendant Ashland Oil argued that the double jeopardy clause prevented it from being charged because it had transferred to its subsidiary the assets of a division that had engaged in bid-rigging.Ashland Oil further contended that after the asset transfer, the subsidiary was the only entity that could be liable, but it had already been prosecuted in a prior antitrust case.
Courts have also applied this broader view of successor liability beyond the criminal antitrust context in other federal criminal cases in which acquiring companies have been held liable for acts of predecessor entities. In imposing successor liability, U.S. courts have relied on federal common law, as well state law regarding business corporations.In contrast to cases involving liability after mergers or stock acquisitions, U.S. courts have hesitated to hold an acquiring company liable for criminal violations committed by the entity from which the company acquires assets. For instance, United States v. Carter, the Sixth Circuit held that the defendant City Products' motion for acquittal should have been granted where the criminal charges stemmed from its acquisition of the assets of a culpable brewing company.City Products had acquired the assets of a brewing company, Pilsener Brewing, whose president, George Carter, had been charged with making payments to union officials in violation of the Taft-Hartley Act.
The court noted that City Products had no employees who were union officials and the asset acquisition "would not make it chargeable, as a principal, for a crime previously committed by Pilsener or Carter."Similarly, in United States v. Ashland Oil, the district court rejected the argument that the transfer of assets to a subsidiary would automatically create criminal antitrust liability for that entity.Defendant Ashland Oil argued that the double jeopardy clause prevented it from being charged because it had transferred to its subsidiary the assets of a division that had engaged in bid-rigging.Ashland Oil further contended that after the asset transfer, the subsidiary was the only entity that could be liable, but it had already been prosecuted in a prior antitrust case.
2013年6月14日 星期五
Expandable Hoses
First they were weighed. They all came in about a pound, a lot lighter than a regular hose.Then it was time to go to work. Testers measured the length, flow rate, and water volume, comparing the results to regular garden hoses."Their length increased by three times, as claimed," and Bernie Deitrick of Consumer Reports said. "And their flow was good, just like a regular hose."But if you go to do something like fill up a kiddie pool with the valve fully open, the hoses may shrink, a lot, because of lower water pressure. And using these hoses with sprinklers also poses a challenge."To use it with a sprinkler, you need to turn the water on first before you put the sprinkler in place," Deitrick said. "When you turn the water off, the hose will contract, and it may pull the sprinkler through your garden."
Consumer Reports also folded, twisted and even knotted all three expandable hoses. No matter what the testers did, the water continued to flow. Then, after the water drained out, all three shrank back to their original size, as promised.All three lived up to their claims, but it was the Pocket Hose that came out on top. Consumer Reports says the advantage of the Pocket Hose is that it doesn't shrink quite as much when the pressure drops. With any of the hoses, you should be aware that they can't be patched. You have to be careful with the outer covering.
Arrom described one of many memorable moments at the University."Perhaps my greatest satisfaction came from directing the Latin American & Latino Studies program for 14 years, and working with my wonderful colleagues, students, and generous donors to build this gem of a program and raise the visibility of Latin America at Brandeis," she wrote in an email to the Justice.After she retires, Arrom plans to continue doing research, writing and mentoring young scholars of Latin America."I also plan to spend more time with my family—including my new grandson—and travelling to places I could never go because of my academic commitments," she wrote.Among the other retiring faculty members are Prof. Dave Jacobson, who was unable to comment by press time; Prof. Ibrahim Sundiata; Prof. Richard Lansing,who was unable to comment by press time, and Prof. Hiroko Sekino.
Consumer Reports also folded, twisted and even knotted all three expandable hoses. No matter what the testers did, the water continued to flow. Then, after the water drained out, all three shrank back to their original size, as promised.All three lived up to their claims, but it was the Pocket Hose that came out on top. Consumer Reports says the advantage of the Pocket Hose is that it doesn't shrink quite as much when the pressure drops. With any of the hoses, you should be aware that they can't be patched. You have to be careful with the outer covering.
Arrom described one of many memorable moments at the University."Perhaps my greatest satisfaction came from directing the Latin American & Latino Studies program for 14 years, and working with my wonderful colleagues, students, and generous donors to build this gem of a program and raise the visibility of Latin America at Brandeis," she wrote in an email to the Justice.After she retires, Arrom plans to continue doing research, writing and mentoring young scholars of Latin America."I also plan to spend more time with my family—including my new grandson—and travelling to places I could never go because of my academic commitments," she wrote.Among the other retiring faculty members are Prof. Dave Jacobson, who was unable to comment by press time; Prof. Ibrahim Sundiata; Prof. Richard Lansing,who was unable to comment by press time, and Prof. Hiroko Sekino.
2013年6月8日 星期六
Flexible garden hoses get mixed reviews from our readers
When Consumer Reports put three flexible garden hoses to the test, it didn't treat them like shrinking violets. We kinked, twisted, slashed and froze the hoses and applied a lot of water pressure. For the most part they lived up to their infomercial promises even though the so-called pocket hoses don't really fit in your pocket. But a number of visitors to our website and Facebook page have taken us to task with complaints that their hoses leaked, burst, broke and had to be returned, sometimes more than once.
This spring we tested 50-foot models of the Pocket Hose, Tank truck hose and DAP XHose, $43. In our tests, the hoses resisted kinking and bursting and none lost flow when folded, twisted or knotted. And none burst until we boosted water pressure to more than 200 pounds per square inch (psi), much more than the 40 to 80 psi that's usual in most homes. We also made small nicks in the hoses to create weak spots and they held together until the cuts reached about one inch in length.But shortly after we posted our report, we starting hearing from our readers. "I would like to find out why my pocket hose keeps splitting ... I have tried three and all three keep splitting during use or right after use," came the first comment. Then, "this hose is a sure rip-off ... it sure was disappointing."
So we asked our Facebook followers about their experiences and that opened the spigot. While the comments skewed toward the negative side, not all were bad. Many readers like the hoses because they're small and lightweight. But others complained that they leaked at the faucet connection, burst under water pressure and did not shrink back to their original size. And what really irked them is that they had similar problems with a second and third hose."Loved this concept," wrote Kelly on Facebook. "Bought one on Saturday, used on Sunday. The connection wasn't a problem at all. However the minute I turned it on, sprung two leaks!" Harry reported that his hose "fuel hose" within five minutes. Other readers had better experiences. "It's fine as an extra hose," wrote Karen. "Not heavy duty but not designed for that anyway."
And the small hose's easy storage has big appeal. "I just wrap it up and store it in a small Rubbermaid tote," wrote Kimberly. Sharon agreed. "I too like that I can keep it in a small pot when not in use." And one enterprising reader fixed his leaky hose with an Allen wrench and a Dremel tool and said it "works great now with no leaks!"Wayne seemed to sum it all up: "Mixed reviews would be a good assessment. Works fine, is lightweight, but doesn't stretch as much as advertised or shrink down like they would have you believe."
This spring we tested 50-foot models of the Pocket Hose, Tank truck hose and DAP XHose, $43. In our tests, the hoses resisted kinking and bursting and none lost flow when folded, twisted or knotted. And none burst until we boosted water pressure to more than 200 pounds per square inch (psi), much more than the 40 to 80 psi that's usual in most homes. We also made small nicks in the hoses to create weak spots and they held together until the cuts reached about one inch in length.But shortly after we posted our report, we starting hearing from our readers. "I would like to find out why my pocket hose keeps splitting ... I have tried three and all three keep splitting during use or right after use," came the first comment. Then, "this hose is a sure rip-off ... it sure was disappointing."
So we asked our Facebook followers about their experiences and that opened the spigot. While the comments skewed toward the negative side, not all were bad. Many readers like the hoses because they're small and lightweight. But others complained that they leaked at the faucet connection, burst under water pressure and did not shrink back to their original size. And what really irked them is that they had similar problems with a second and third hose."Loved this concept," wrote Kelly on Facebook. "Bought one on Saturday, used on Sunday. The connection wasn't a problem at all. However the minute I turned it on, sprung two leaks!" Harry reported that his hose "fuel hose" within five minutes. Other readers had better experiences. "It's fine as an extra hose," wrote Karen. "Not heavy duty but not designed for that anyway."
And the small hose's easy storage has big appeal. "I just wrap it up and store it in a small Rubbermaid tote," wrote Kimberly. Sharon agreed. "I too like that I can keep it in a small pot when not in use." And one enterprising reader fixed his leaky hose with an Allen wrench and a Dremel tool and said it "works great now with no leaks!"Wayne seemed to sum it all up: "Mixed reviews would be a good assessment. Works fine, is lightweight, but doesn't stretch as much as advertised or shrink down like they would have you believe."
2013年6月7日 星期五
When it Comes to Pond Shield Epoxy, What Should You Do?
Great job! You have taken the time, the resources and the patience to make a pond on your property. This investment will pay off in the long run since a lovely pond can increase your property value compared with your neighbor who has not put in this element of Tank truck hose. You have a budget and you cannot go outside this spending budget. You should consider using spray pond shield epoxy as opposed to rollers and paint brushes in the construction of your pond. You can benefit considerably here.Before you make this decision, you have to be conscious that this is not a task you can carry out by yourself. One more thing is that you can't use your normal daily paint spray to spray epoxy since it is thicker. You can find an epoxy sprayer from your local hardware or home improvement store. It is advisable to rent this sprayer rather than buying it since you will be using it for only one job. If you think that you will be using this sprayer a number of times through the years, then you can buy one.
Spraying pond shield is only a good idea if you have an area that would require at least 8-quart kits if you were using brushes or rollers. Spraying on an area less than this would not be cost effective. Since the sprayer itself will use some of your epoxy, you want to follow instructions on how much additional Pond Shield you need to get.Store associates always mean to be helpful to customers wanting to rent do-it-yourself tools. The correct kind of spraying machine would run at a minimum of 3000 psi. The greater the psi, the better. In any case, you shouldn't let the sales person persuade you into renting a sprayer that has a maximum of 3000 psi. It would be a waste. A minimum of 3000 psi is an extremely important fuel hose.
The area you can cover depends upon the size of the tip at the end of the sprayer. Your work would be more quick and simple if you use a large tip sprayer. The hose also needs to be large. If you compare a fire hose with a garden hose, the latter will pass more water. This does not mean you'll need a hose with that diameter, but you surely need a hose that is a minumum of one half inch in diameter on the inside of the hose.You would also require a helper on this task. You do not need somebody faint of heart. The assistant that you choose for this task should know well how to prepare epoxy shield so you are not out of fluid until the job is done. When you start spraying, you should stop when you complete the job because epoxy shield is fast to dry. If you stop, the epoxy will harden and it will be a great problem to clean the sprayer.
Spraying pond shield is only a good idea if you have an area that would require at least 8-quart kits if you were using brushes or rollers. Spraying on an area less than this would not be cost effective. Since the sprayer itself will use some of your epoxy, you want to follow instructions on how much additional Pond Shield you need to get.Store associates always mean to be helpful to customers wanting to rent do-it-yourself tools. The correct kind of spraying machine would run at a minimum of 3000 psi. The greater the psi, the better. In any case, you shouldn't let the sales person persuade you into renting a sprayer that has a maximum of 3000 psi. It would be a waste. A minimum of 3000 psi is an extremely important fuel hose.
The area you can cover depends upon the size of the tip at the end of the sprayer. Your work would be more quick and simple if you use a large tip sprayer. The hose also needs to be large. If you compare a fire hose with a garden hose, the latter will pass more water. This does not mean you'll need a hose with that diameter, but you surely need a hose that is a minumum of one half inch in diameter on the inside of the hose.You would also require a helper on this task. You do not need somebody faint of heart. The assistant that you choose for this task should know well how to prepare epoxy shield so you are not out of fluid until the job is done. When you start spraying, you should stop when you complete the job because epoxy shield is fast to dry. If you stop, the epoxy will harden and it will be a great problem to clean the sprayer.
2013年6月3日 星期一
Thigh high support hose or Knee high support hose
For people you are suffering from body ailments or having long sitting hours or requires long hours of traveling need support hosiery. Support hose or compression stockings are hosiery that is worn in the feet to improve circulation of blood and help you get rid of heaviness in your feet. Moreover, people with varicose veins and other similar problems also face difficulty in blood circulation in their feet for which they can use these support hoses. Compression support hose are available in different patterns like knee high or thigh high support hose. If you are confused between these two then you must check out both these hoses and then decide for yourself.
Research reveals that these knees hi support stockings are cheaper and more comfortable than thigh high support hose. These knee high support hoses are less likely to cause leg ulcers and are easy to wear as well. You will get a variety of these support hoses from light compression to firm compression. Major players in this business which offer comfortable and quality knee high or thigh high support hose include Sigvaris, Juzo, Jobst, and Mediven in many different support levels. While buying a support hose you need to measure your legs, specifically your calves, as well as the circumference around the calf for that accurate measurement. If you do not take proper measurement, your knee support hose may not fit you properly and your purpose will not be fulfilled. If you are thinking of buying these support hosiery then shop online.
It's even easy to find this type of support legwear offline on various renowned retailers such as Walmart, CVS, Rite Aid, Target, Walgreens, or a local medical store.But one very important point, before you buy any leg wear, knee high or thigh high support hose make sure you consult your health care provider. Your medical expert can recommend certain brands or compression levels suiting your individual needs.If you're still struggling for that perfect knee high or thigh high support hose then go online and choose your device.
Research reveals that these knees hi support stockings are cheaper and more comfortable than thigh high support hose. These knee high support hoses are less likely to cause leg ulcers and are easy to wear as well. You will get a variety of these support hoses from light compression to firm compression. Major players in this business which offer comfortable and quality knee high or thigh high support hose include Sigvaris, Juzo, Jobst, and Mediven in many different support levels. While buying a support hose you need to measure your legs, specifically your calves, as well as the circumference around the calf for that accurate measurement. If you do not take proper measurement, your knee support hose may not fit you properly and your purpose will not be fulfilled. If you are thinking of buying these support hosiery then shop online.
It's even easy to find this type of support legwear offline on various renowned retailers such as Walmart, CVS, Rite Aid, Target, Walgreens, or a local medical store.But one very important point, before you buy any leg wear, knee high or thigh high support hose make sure you consult your health care provider. Your medical expert can recommend certain brands or compression levels suiting your individual needs.If you're still struggling for that perfect knee high or thigh high support hose then go online and choose your device.
2013年5月27日 星期一
The Importance Of Hydraulic Hose Pipes And Fittings
Hydraulic hose is a high pressure tube which is often made of synthetic rubber, Teflon or thermoplastic. It is basically used to carry fluid within the hydraulic machinery. These hoses vary according to different brands and specifications. It is widely used by construction and mining operators, power generation companies, maintenance professionals, gas drilling companies and so forth. The hydraulic systems came into prominence when engineers discovered that it is light in weight, self-lubricating and compact in size. With the development of flexible hydraulic hoses, a wide variety of high powered machines based on this technology came into existence.
These hose pipes use water to move or operate a piece of machinery. These fittings are connected to another device and it transmits hydraulic power to it. Different types of brass adaptors fittings are attached to these applications. Apart from water, grease, LPG, refrigeration fluids, fuels and natural gas are also transmitted. There are various types of fittings used on these pipes which include O-ring, face seal, flareless and elbow.The O-ring includes many threads and it resembles an "O". These threads can be screwed securely to obtain a tight connection. These fittings can be male or female and it can handle a designated pressure.
The elbow fitting is available in different sizes. Both the ends of the pipe can be connected at a specified angle. It is mainly used for various types of plumbing applications. Both the male and female fittings are connected together to complete the connection appropriately.Hose pipes are used for various applications and it is essential to know how to choose them appropriately. There are many online websites which furnish information on the different types of hydraulic pipes and its use in various fields. There are medium pressure, high pressure hydraulic pipe,Tank truck hoses suppliers flexible low bend radius pipes and so forth which are available for different purposes. It is essential to know the different specifications of these pipes so that it is easy to choose the right one for your purpose.
Hydraulic pipes can be used to create powerful torque of low speed which can move machines with extreme precision. It can even control the speed of the machineries with ease. The hydraulic pumps can control various machines through these hose pipes at a varying level of power. These machines can operate safely in various premises.These pipes have specific ratings which China Tank truck hoses manufacturers vary according to the pressure limits, the temperature and the fluids it is designed to carry. The ratings are often printed on the fittings or the pipes.Most of the hydraulic systems function under high pressure so as to drive the machineries. Malfunctioning of these pipes can cause potential hazards to machine operators. So it is important to check the safety of these pipes so that it can be replaced accordingly.A variety of brass fittings and pipes are made available through online stores at different price rates. There are a number of dealers and manufacturers listed in many of the online stores who offer products at a reliable price.
These hose pipes use water to move or operate a piece of machinery. These fittings are connected to another device and it transmits hydraulic power to it. Different types of brass adaptors fittings are attached to these applications. Apart from water, grease, LPG, refrigeration fluids, fuels and natural gas are also transmitted. There are various types of fittings used on these pipes which include O-ring, face seal, flareless and elbow.The O-ring includes many threads and it resembles an "O". These threads can be screwed securely to obtain a tight connection. These fittings can be male or female and it can handle a designated pressure.
The elbow fitting is available in different sizes. Both the ends of the pipe can be connected at a specified angle. It is mainly used for various types of plumbing applications. Both the male and female fittings are connected together to complete the connection appropriately.Hose pipes are used for various applications and it is essential to know how to choose them appropriately. There are many online websites which furnish information on the different types of hydraulic pipes and its use in various fields. There are medium pressure, high pressure hydraulic pipe,Tank truck hoses suppliers flexible low bend radius pipes and so forth which are available for different purposes. It is essential to know the different specifications of these pipes so that it is easy to choose the right one for your purpose.
Hydraulic pipes can be used to create powerful torque of low speed which can move machines with extreme precision. It can even control the speed of the machineries with ease. The hydraulic pumps can control various machines through these hose pipes at a varying level of power. These machines can operate safely in various premises.These pipes have specific ratings which China Tank truck hoses manufacturers vary according to the pressure limits, the temperature and the fluids it is designed to carry. The ratings are often printed on the fittings or the pipes.Most of the hydraulic systems function under high pressure so as to drive the machineries. Malfunctioning of these pipes can cause potential hazards to machine operators. So it is important to check the safety of these pipes so that it can be replaced accordingly.A variety of brass fittings and pipes are made available through online stores at different price rates. There are a number of dealers and manufacturers listed in many of the online stores who offer products at a reliable price.
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