Ever dealt with a hose failure mid-transfer? Or discovered contamination that could’ve been prevented? If you’re managing a brewery, distillery, or winery, you know that hoses are the arteries of your operation. And yet, they’re often the most neglected piece of equipment. Until something goes wrong, that is! Join us for:  Don’t Get Hosed: The Selection, Purchase, Care & Maintenance of Hoses for Production Facilities Thursday, November 20th at 10 a.m. PT Online Via Zoom Presented by Michael Caviness from TCW Equipment We’ll break down how to match hoses to your specific needs: Size, Temperature, Application, Material compatibility, Pressure requirements, End fittings, and Delivery method. No guesswork. Just a clear framework for every purchase decision. We’ll decode Hose Materials. Learn when to spec BUTYL vs. EPDM vs. NITRILE vs. SILICONE vs. PVC. We’ll cover chemical resistance, temperature ranges, and which materials hold up best fo

EPDM vs. Butyl: which is best for your next hose? A few years ago the common thinking was that Butyl was the clear choice for a modern winery or brewery. EPDM hose is thought to be “old school”. But, as always, we've learned some interesting lessons from our customers on this one. After all, they have boots on the ground and hose in the hand. Some customers have given us some great reasons why EPDM shouldn't be counted out, and may be preferred in some instances. Let's go over the reasons.  EPDM vs. Butyl: The History First, a little history: Between EPDM and Butyl, EPDM hoses were the most commonly used hoses in wineries and breweries around the world for many years. In general, EPDM is a very safe choice for common rubber items in a brewery (think tri clamp gaskets or valve seats. They're usually EPDM). In the USA, Butyl started to take over in popularity from EPDM hoses some 10-15 years ago. Particularly once GlideTech introduced their hoses with a n