Domestic vs. Import Hydraulic Hose Fittings
Is there really a difference between Domestic and Import Hydraulic Hose Fittings?
The answer can be found in the concept of accountability. Good Quality Hydraulic Fittings can be made everywhere in the World. Italy has one of the best and most enduring reputations for high quality Hose Couplings. Making the statement that Import products are not quality products is just not accurate. What is true is the manufactures accountability to meet expected standards. Unfortunately, standards are not always uniform around the World.
One of the most important factors to quality is the Annealing process of the hose coupling, specifically the crimp ferrule. Import Manufactures have been known to cut corners on the annealing process which reduces the overall cost of their product as well as it’s integrity.
Universal Hose and Fittings primarily offer domestic hose couplings but will utilize import hose fittings as a substitute when needed. Our Import substitutes are made in South America from a Manufacturer who has been in business for over 40 years and is a leader in their geographic region. We take the guess work out of the equation for you.
You can depend on the products we offer whether Domestic or Import.