Full Guide to Buying Fittings & Valves from Hy-Lok Canada
Choosing the correct fittings for your industrial and commercial systems is vital for their smooth and safe operation. If you’re looking for replacement valves and fittings for your fluid control system, selecting the wrong component can lead to issues with leakage and overall system failure. Below, we’ve created a checklist to guide you through the […]
Full Guide to Cryogenic Needle & Ball Valves from Hy-Lok Canada
Since 1977, Hy-Lok has been a proud manufacturer of high-quality products for fluid control systems, from pneumatic to high-pressure hydraulic equipment. Among our wide range of products are valves for cryogenic applications. Products like needle and ball valves can be used in sectors like healthcare, refrigeration, and aerospace and are vital to the smooth operation […]
What Sets Hy-Lok SAE J514 Fittings Apart for Quality and Construction?
In the world of commercial and industrial fittings, finding the best parts manufacturer can make or break your operations- not only do your upfront costs of sourcing and supplying matter, but the long-term quality and reliability of those fittings can later impact your business with costly downtime, machine breakdowns, and even operator injury if you […]
Quick Connect Fittings You See Saving Time And Lives In Health Services
In healthcare services, every second counts. Whether it’s an emergency or routine medical care, access to reliable and easy-to-navigate equipment is critical. One unsung hero in this environment is the quick-connect fitting. These small but mighty components enable healthcare professionals to connect life-saving equipment efficiently, reliably, and simply. Hy-Lok’s quick-connect fittings play a vital role in healthcare facilities […]
High-Pressure Fittings Are More Important For Canadian Transport Than You Think
For most people, we often take the accessibility of our transportation services for granted because they’re so reliable- but how do Canadian transportation services keep their fleets moving? High-pressure fittings from HyLok play a crucial role in ensuring these systems stay operational and efficient, enabling transportation by land, sea, and air nationwide. Here’s how: The Backbone of […]
Surprising Canadian Industries That Rely on High-Quality Fittings
When thinking about the Canadian sectors that rely on industrial-grade fittings, some common fields likely come to mind: farming, oil and gas, manufacturing, and more. However, a surprising number of emerging Canadian industries—like mining, large-scale construction, and exploratory health services— also rely on high-quality fittings, like those manufactured by Hy-Lok. In proven and emerging fields, these […]
What Is the Difference Between JIC and SAE J514 Fittings?
Fluid control systems require many different components to operate efficiently and safely. Hydraulic fluid systems commonly use flared tube fittings, and at Hy-Lok Canada, we manufacture JIC and SAE fittings for these applications. While both of these fittings are flared, they differ in several ways. Below, we’ll discuss the difference between JIC and SAE fittings, […]
Key Differences Between Natural Gas vs. Hydrogen Check Valve Fittings
As more Canadian citizens and industries consider a more sustainable future, hydrogen fuel is becoming a popular alternative to traditional natural gas. While natural gas has long been a reliable energy source, hydrogen’s clean energy potential to reduce carbon emissions makes it a more attractive option for many industries as hydrogen delivery systems become more robust. […]
Safely Operate Your Fluid System with Hy-Lok’s Block and Bleed Valve
Machinery that operates on a low or high-pressure fluid system requires high-quality components to run smoothly and safely. At Hy-Lok, we manufacture top-level block and bleed valves for oil and gas, food processing, agriculture, and other industries whose equipment runs on fluid systems. Block and bleed valves are essential to these systems and contribute to the safe […]
How to Discern the Correct SAE J514 Fittings For Your Industry
In the world of fluid and gas handling systems, the importance of reliable fittings cannot be overstated- they help regulate complex systems, protect operator safety, ensure system efficiency, and more. Among the most commonly used and trusted fittings across various sectors are JIC (Joint Industry Council) and SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) J514. These fittings […]
