Industrial Distribution articles from July 2005

Industrial Distribution archives from July 2005

It's a bird, it's a plane ... it's a sales manager.(EDITORIAL)
July 1, 2005... REMEMBER the television show "Superman?" (Ok, I'm showing my age here. I admit it.) But whenever there was trouble in Metropolis, Clark Kent, the mild-mannered reporter for a great metropolitan newspaper, would look for the nearest phone booth,...

PTDA releases 2005-06 Membership Directory.(Power Transmission Distributors Association)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... THE POWER TRANSMISSION DISTRIBUTORS Assn. recently released its 2005-06 Membership Directory. The directory includes the most recent contact information for PTDA's distributor members and manufacturers of power transmission and motion control...

Company news.(Vertex Fasteners )
July 1, 2005... Vertex Fasteners has a new home for its metric product lines, having recently moved into a 110,000-sq.-ft. facility in Taunton, Mass. The new facility is approximately three times the size of Vertex's original site, in New Bedford, Mass., which...

Awards.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The Bearing Specialists Assn. presented Lifetime Achievement Awards to James J. Fitzpatrick, Bearings Specialty Company, and John Nations, Bearings & Drives, at the BSA Annual Convention held May 14-17 in Vancouver. The Lifetime Achievement...

ISCON draws mixed reviews in Toronto: spring gathering concludes as ISA announces plans for one annual meeting.(International Social Cognition Network)(Editorial)
July 1, 2005... While enjoying several interesting educational sessions, a keynote address by Steve Forbes, and a world-class location, attendees at this years Industrial Supply Assn.'s ISCON meeting also were perturbed by the distance between hotel and...

IDC holds Spring Meeting in Indy.(Independent Distributors Cooperative)
July 1, 2005... When the Independent Distributors Cooperative-USA held its annual Spring Meeting in Indianapolis recently, it saw the event draw record numbers--reflective of a positive outlook, both towards the IDC and the economy in general, said IDC...

NSC's members to meet in Orlando.(National Safety Council)(93rd Congress and Expo)
July 1, 2005... The National Safety Council will host its 93rd Congress and Expo at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., with the Congress running from Sept. 17-23, and the Expo from Sept. 21-23. The Congress and Expo, ranked as one of the...

NetPlus meets "within" ISA convention.(NEWS)
July 1, 2005... THE NETPLUS ALLIANCE, an industrial supplies buying group, held its first annual meeting "within" the Industrial Supply Assn.'s ISCON meeting when it was held in Toronto. The arrangement is part of a new strategic partnership between ISA and...

Distributors.(Mayer Electric Supply Co. appoints Nancy Collat Goedecke)(Strategic Distribution Inc. appoints Philip D. Flynt)(W.A. Roosevelt Co appoints Todd Eber )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Mayer Electric Supply Co., Inc. named Nancy Collat Goedecke vice chairman... Strategic Distribution, Inc. appointed Philip D. Flynt as vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer... Tower Fasteners named Anthony Klisurich as...

Manufacturers.(Threaded Rod Company Inc. appoints Jim Wright)(T.M. Smith Tool International Corp. appoints Frank Swanson)(Moyno, Inc appoints Steve Geib )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... U.S. Products hired Nick Wiebe as its marketing manager... Threaded Rod Co. appointed Jim Wright as national sales manager... T.M. Smith Tool International Corp. appointed Frank Swanson as southwest regional sales manager... Cooper...

Software/technology.(Kaman Industrial Technologies Inc. appoints Anthony Rugghia )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Kaman Industrial Technologies appointed Anthony Rugghia as district manager for Florida... Send your personnel additions, promotions and changes to Players editor, Alice Yu Miller, at ayumiller@reedbusiness.com.

Manufacturers reps.(C.R. Kinsman and Associates appoints Quintin Watts )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... C.R. Kinsman & Associates added Quintin Watts to its outside sales team to manage the Houston and southern Louisiana territory. Send your personnel additions, promotions and changes to Players editor, Alice Yu Miller, at...

Focus on good business: knowing where to concentrate is the problem most companies may face.(STRICTLY for SALES)
July 1, 2005... OVER HALF THE SALES people I train cannot answer this fundamental sales question: What is good business for our company? These salespeople do not understand where they should be investing their sales time. When pressed for an answer, many...

NAED's operational model findings.(National Association of Electrical Distributors)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... According to a recent study commissioned by the NAED Education & Research Foundation, "Operational Model for Increasing Distributor Profitability," electrical distributors are under pressure from their customers to provide more for less--lower...

CBSA's officers and directors.(appointments in Copper and Brass Servicenter Association )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The Copper & Brass Servicenter Assn. announced the re-election of its president, Bruce V. Seeger, president of Seeger Metals and Plastics in Toledo, Ohio, at the conclusion of the association's 54th annual meeting. Also re-elected to additional...

PTDA summit to be held in Las Vegas.(associations)(Power Transmission Distributors Association)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The Power Transmission Distributors Assn.'s 2005 Industry Summit, themed "Increase Your Odds for Success," will be held Oct. 18-20, in Las Vegas. The summit is designed to help distributors and manufacturers in the industrial power...

Calendar.(Brief Article)(Calendar)
July 1, 2005... Sept. 8-10 ASA Annual Convention Orlando, Fla. www.asa.net Sept. 14-16 AHTD 2005 Fall Meeting Albuquerque, N.M. www.ahtd.org Sept. 17-20 NIBA Annual Meeting New Orleans www.niba.org Sept....

IT strategy system goes live for Hunter.(tech notes)(Itelligence)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... ITELLIGENCE announced the "go live" of it. manufacturing, a qualified, mySAP, all-in-one solution for the industrial machinery and components industry. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hunter Manufacturing Co., a leading environmental equipment...

iTac expands into U.S.(TECH NOTES)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... iTac Software AG, a provider of traceability solutions, announced the opening of a subsidiary in Detroit. iTac Software, Inc. will offer U.S. customers the same product range as its German parent, as well as sales, support and project...

Implementation with less cost.(tech notes)(WorldView Ltd., Omaha, NE)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... WorldView Ltd. offers wholesale distributors a solution for document management, storage, retrieval and distribution, Enterprise Content Management, a system with all the features of a robust in-house model, for a fraction of the price. Updated...

Intermec's RFID goes on special.(tech notes)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... In a bid to spur adoption of RFID, and to simplify licensing of its RFID intellectual property portfolio, Intermec announced a limited-time Rapid Start Licensing Program that provides manufacturers access to Intermec's broad portfolio of RFID...

Ahead of the pack: General Rubber, a hydraulics and industrial Hose and Accessories Distributor, takes on two new initiatives to distance itself from the other guys.(Cover Story)
July 1, 2005... FOR JACK KACSUR, president of General Rubber Co., a distributor of hydraulic hose and assemblies, and industrial hose and assemblies headquartered in Milwaukee, the last 18 months have been a period of growth for his company. This year, in...

Going once ... going twice ...: reverse auctions continue to plague distributors, who don't always benefit from such selling scenarios.(REVERSE AUCTIONS)
July 1, 2005... Mark Magstadt isn't shy when it comes to expressing his distaste for reverse auctions. As president of Lake City, Fla.-based Hub City Industrial Supply, Inc., he's been asked to participate in them numerous times, including the one that left...

How can I help you? To improve your company's customer service levels, be courteous, communicate, and perhaps most importantly, listen to your customers.(MANAGEMENT)
July 1, 2005... WHEN your customers need cutting tools, fittings or fasteners, who do they think of first? Is it you or is it your competitor? Hopefully the answer is you--but it may not be. Today, there are many options for your customers. What can you do to...

Doing more than just surviving: A. Louis Supply may be "small," but it is staying ahead via technology and an experienced staff.(Louis Supply Co)(Company Profile)
July 1, 2005... AS OVERUSED as the word "survivor" may be these days, what more appropriate word is there to describe a distributor marking its 100th year in business? A. Louis Supply Co. of Ashtabula, Ohio, is a distributor of an array of materials,...

Equal partners balanced terms: the art of the win-win distribution agreement.
July 1, 2005... A relationship between a distributor and supplier is born with great enthusiasm. When starting out, each party views its partner through a lens of ideological expectation. Over time, each party modifies that lens to one of actual observation....

The cost of a lost opportunity: don't let the sales process get in the way of the actual sale.(MANUFACTURER'S VIEW)
July 1, 2005... WHEN I STARTED SCHOOL, I wanted to be an engineer. Eventually, though, college studies went from "Electrical Engineering" to "Eventually Economics." Enter the gift of gab, and a salesman was born. Economics teaches many things about the...

Hand tools take the stage: Hyde Tools introduces a new look, attitude, and more than 57 new hand tools and products.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Hyde Tools has unveiled a wealth of new products in the company's hand tool offerings. In a new drywall line, Hyde offers 183 products (including 57 new items), such as hawks, taping tools, joint knives, cornerbread tools, knock-down knives and...

Refractory coating.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Pyro-Paint, a high-temperature, alumina-filled refractory coating is now used to bond, coat and seal refractory boards and other shapes, providing exceptional resistance to molten metals and open flames to 3,200[degrees]F. [ILLUSTRATION...

Disc trap.(NEW PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2005... The high-performance P46SRN cast steel, thermodynamic disc trap, with thermostatic air venting, is an excellent choice for steam mains, tracers and coils; and features excellent serviceability; improved maintenance, repair and reliability; and...

Bolt cutters.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... RIDGID bolt cutters have jaws manufactured from a heat-treated hardened alloy steel to guarantee long blade life; feature a slim cutting head for cutting close to surfaces; and can cut metals up to 42 RC hardness and rod, wire mesh, concrete...

Compressed air system.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The AS-T series rotary screw compressor packaged system features the compressor with integral refrigerated dryer, condensate drains and filters, all tank-mounted to reduce space requirements. Kaeser Compressors www.kaeser.com

Artificial neutral.(Artificial Neutral model AN-1)
July 1, 2005... The Artificial Neutral model AN-1 generates a momentary grounded artificial neutral to allow the measurement of fault currents on ungrounded 3-phase systems; and features a relay closure time that is switch selectable: fast or slow. ...

Ply-foam panels.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... These ply-foam panels are used in the production of displays, exhibits and furniture; contain a Miranti plywood face and expanded foam core; and are designed to receive mechanical hardware such as staples and screws. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Flange collar.(Accu-Flange)
July 1, 2005... The Accu-Flange is a machineable flange collar that can be configured by the user to perform a wide range of applications; incorporates a double-split design and relief groove; retains its perpendicularity; and will not mar expensive shafts....

Coiled cords.(heavy-duty coiled cords)
July 1, 2005... These heavy-duty coiled cords feature a durable, Neoprene jacket for extra protection; are especially designed to withstand harsh manufacturing environments; and provide optimum retractile properties over a broad temperature range. Whitney...

Grinding wheels.(new products)
July 1, 2005... Sigma Green grinding wheels provide fast metal removal on stainless steel, iconel, titanium and other highly alloyed materials while running smoothly to minimize operator fatigue. Rex-Cut Products, Inc. www.rexcut.com

Insulation multimeters.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The 1587 and 1577 insulation multimeters combine a 1kV digital insulation tester with a full-featured true-rms digital multimeter in a single, compact, handheld device that weighs 1 lb. and fits in a toolbox. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Thanks for the business: appreciating our fathers for their entrepreneurial spirit is the key to a successful outlook on business.
July 1, 2005... MUCH OF THE GENERAL POPULATION would guess that business owners exist to make money for themselves. The unethical leaders at some larger companies have fueled that consensus opinion. Certainly, some business leaders have disappointed us....

Proceed with caution.(human resource management)(Editorial)(Industry Overview)
July 1, 2005... During a recent sales seminar for executives sponsored by INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION magazine, keynote speaker Dirk Beveridge of 4th Generation Systems made a comment that rings entirely true in today's industrial marketplace. "Good times...

LED flashlight.(light emitting diodes)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The dual-power, variable-beam ZOOM 4AA eLED flashlight, using a high-intensity LED, features a 2-element lens system that projects a long-burning, uniformly bright beam; and is half the size and weight of other, bulky, 3C LED lights. ...

Safety helmet.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The Glo-Mega Omega II safety helmet is configured to glow in the dark after being exposed to the light; allows others to visually locate a wearer in a dark environment; is well suited for wear around the clock; and can hold illumination for...

Material handling.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Many types of bulk material handling equipment including screw conveyors and bucket elevators are available; can be custom designed for a particular application; and C.E.M.A. standard parts are available for shipping from its large inventory...

Foam-coated gloves.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... KleenGuard Purple Nitrile foam-coated gloves are general-purpose industrial gloves that provide a high level of wet and dry grip; and feature nylon knit backing for breathability and comfort; foam coating for durability; and dexterity for...

Glove with Light.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The Glove Light features a small, mounted flashlight between the thumb and index finger, giving workers the flexibility to use both hands in under-lit areas; and features a replaceable battery pack on the top of the hand; easy on-off access;...

Dust collector.(Shave Away )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The Saw Muzzle is a heavy-duty, fiber-filled ABS dust collector designed to remove dust created by worm drive circular saws; is easy to install and comes with its own hose; and will collect more than 95% of dust created. [ILLUSTRATION...

Plier line up.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The Code Blue line of pliers features breakthroughs such as PermaLock fasteners that won't fail; high-carbon, drop-forged steel construction; laser-hardened teeth and cutting edges; ergonomic, super-durable rubber grips; and designations on...

Industrial flashlight.(Bright Star )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Model #2618 offers its users proven durability, a lifetime warranty and is affordable, remaining the preferred choice of the company's line of plastic industrial flashlights. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bright Star www.flashlight.com

Insulated rubber mat.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The Boot Buddy, a waterproof, sealed and insulated rubber mat, safely dries boots, heats large areas, and warms feet; and can be plugged into any standard 110vAC outlet. Indus-Tool www.indus-tool.com

Electric cord reels.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... This PC series electric cord reel line is available in 75-ft. and 100-ft. lengths with automatic spring driven rewind; features CPC powder coating for a scratch-resistant finish; and is adjustable to overhead, floor and ceiling mount positions....

Cabinet cooler.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... These 2,800 Btu/hr. cabinet coolers keep electrical enclosures cool with 20[degrees]F air, and protect sensitive electronics from harsh environments; and are UL listed to U.S. and Canadian safety standards. EXAIR Corp. www.exair.com

Clear plastic tubing.(ClearView tubing line)
July 1, 2005... The ClearView tubing line has been used in a multitude of applications; now includes closed end tubing in standard and heavy wall variations; and is available in more than 40 diameters in the customer's choice of length, as well as with colored...

New hoses.(appliance/commercial hoses)
July 1, 2005... These appliance/commercial hoses are wire-reinforced hoses in both regular and stretch construction; and can be used in a variety of applications. Flexaust Co. www.flexaust.com

Flap brushes.(PRODUCT NEWS)
July 1, 2005... These flap brushes provide a consistent, smooth-running, smear-free finish throughout the life of the product; and feature specially formulated BriteRite non-woven materials that provide improved finishing rates and product life, without...

Quick refreshment.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Sqwincher "Lite" Qwik Stik offers no carbs and no calories in a convenient, portable, single-serve pouch; is high in potassium and low in sodium; and aids the body in replacing essential elements lost to heat, stress and fatigue. ...

Air tools.(product news)
July 1, 2005... This new color catalog highlights the company's complete assortment of almost 150 competitively priced industrial-quality air tools. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Eagle Industries www.eagle-premier.com

Tool holders.(product news)(SCHUNK, Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The SINO-T is a new toolholding system offering ease of handling, more reliable tool clamping, vibration dampening, and a run-out accuracy of 5 microns for optimum cutting performance at an unbeatable price/performance ratio. [ILLUSTRATION...

Air-preparation equipment.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... This complete line of air-preparation equipment includes filters, regulators and lubricators; is compact, light-weight and offers high flow; and is available in NPT as individual units, piggybacks or a combination. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Flashlight.(AE Light )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Power Light illuminates targets with 1,200 lumens of 6,000K bright, white light, making objects easier to see; is constructed of black, hard-anodized extruded aluminum; and has a run time of 1.5 hours. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] AE Light...

Drawer cabinets.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... These 36-in. wide modular drawer cabinets fill a size niche between 30 in. and 45 in.; offer that extra 6 inches of space for special requirements; and ship in 7 working days. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lyon Workspace Products ...

Machinery alignment.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The laser microgage machinery alignment kit includes a laser-squaring attachment for checking machine beds, vertical cutting machinery, roll parallelism, squaring sides and gantries, and measuring geometric parameters. [ILLUSTRATION...

Cutting wheel.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The 8600 conduit cutter eliminates the need to debur the inside of the conduit after it is cut; is used to cut 1/2-in. and 3/4-in. EMT electrical conduit; and is made with a heavy-duty cast body for long life. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Work gloves.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The Icon series line of gloves were designed specifically for the professional user; are bolstered to improve durability; and are offered in 7 styles that utilize high-abrasion reinforcements, ergonomic palm designs, and rugged shell materials....

O-ring kits.(pirtek usa)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... These new O-ring kits have 85 rings that are specifically designed for use with flange fittings; and are specially shaped in the form of a D, giving them extra sealing properties when working in high-pressure hydraulic systems. ...

Degreaser.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The Greasinator is an environmentally preferred, Green Seal-compliant solution to heavy-duty degreasing challenges; and safely removes tough petroleum-based soil and stains from any surface that can be cleaned with water. [ILLUSTRATION...

Alumina ceramic.(product news)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Aremcolox 502-1400 is a high-density, 96% pure alumina ceramic that provides abrasion and corrosion resistance as well as high mechanical strength and electrical resistance for continuous operating temperatures to 3,000[degrees]F. ...

Automatic scrubber.(Tornado Industries)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The BR750 automatic scrubber deep scrubs floors at 1,500 rpm, while it hugs baseboards and walls without releasing any slurry; and features a 21-gal. solution/recovery tank, 37-in. squeegee, and powerful vac motors. Tornado Industries ...

Cable ties.(product news)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... These standard, self-locking cable ties offer 50% more tensile strength and 15% larger bundle diameters; are available in approximate lengths of 4 in., 6 in., 8 in., 11 in. and 14 in., and feature positive locking teeth, raised ridges and bent...

File belts.(product news)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... These file belts are available in widths of 1/4 in., 1/2 in. and 3/4 in., in 2 lengths, 18 in. and 24 in.; are made of zirconium grain for aggressive cutting and high productivity; and are offered in coarse, medium and fine grains. J....

Disconnect couplings.(product news )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... These dry disconnect couplings are specially designed for the clean, efficient transfer of chemicals, solvents, fuels and hazardous materials; are available in stainless steel, aluminum and brass; and in sizes from 1 1/2 in. to 4 in. ...

Threaded plugs.(product news)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... These threaded plugs are made of aluminum with a matte shot-blasted finish and laser-engraved symbols; and feature a magnetic stem that attracts iron particles that may be suspended in the liquid. J.W. Winco www.jwwinco.com

Spray adhesive.(product introduction of 3M Industrial Adhesives & Tapes)(polystyrene foam insulation 78 spray adhesive )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... This polystyrene foam insulation 78 spray adhesive is versatile for about any application; bonds polystyrene inserts to polystyrene panels; resists up to 140[degrees]F; is available in a no-clog pressurized cylinder; and covers up to 2,800...

Screw mount cable ties.(Screw mounting ties )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Screw mounting ties are used to securely mount a wiring harness to panels or walls using only a single screw; are now available in a 15 1/2-in. size; and are offered in UL-approved nylon 66-94-V-2, natural and UV-black. [ILLUSTRATION...

Door cabinets.(product news)(Stanley Vidmar Co.)
July 1, 2005... The Mesh Door Cabinet puts important items "behind bars" where they can be locked but in plain view; and features all steel construction and a door with four mesh windows, and no glass that can be broken or sections that can be removed. ...

Dock leveler.(product news)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... New smooth-transition hydraulic, air-powered and mechanical loading dock levelers address the risk of back injuries by reducing jolts; and are engineered to deliver improved productivity and lower lifetime ownership costs. [ILLUSTRATION...

Release film.(product news)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... This release film is a proprietary polyester-based film that features a printable release surface for transferring print onto reinforced carbon and rubber compounds, epoxies, phenolics and polyesters. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PACOTHANE...

Transformers and inductors.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... These hermetically sealed transformers and inductors feature glass-to-metal hermetically sealed terminals, MIL SPEC paints and finishes, and deep-drawn and fabricated enclosures; and are ideal for use in new designs as well as for replacement...

Bulk container.( heavy-duty P-291 Ship Shape bulk container)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... This new version of the heavy-duty P-291 Ship Shape bulk container features fork pockets; is designed with rigid steel tilt plates bolted through the durable, rotationally molded plastic container in 16 places; and may be rotated, tilted and...

Labeling system.(RFID Plug and Comply system )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The RFID Plug and Comply system can write, validate and affix RFID labels in a single process; can be used in an area as small as 200 sq. ft.; and will accommodate packages up to 34 inches in width and/or length. MPI Label Systems ...

Drill attachment.(heavy-duty right angle drill attachment )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... This heavy-duty right angle drill attachment allows contractors to get into tight spaces and drill holes or drive screws quickly and easily; is ideal for cordless 2.4 volt or larger drills; and fits any 1/4 in. or larger chuck. ...

Cutter blades.(product news)(MILLHOG cutter )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The MILLHOG cutter blades feature a radical chip breaker to direct the chip away from the tube surface and reduce the heat generated for longer blade life; are made from T-15 tool steel and titanium nitride; and are capable of beveling, facing...

Scale system.(product news)(SW-20K scale )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The SW-20K scale is a portable scale system that is ideal for determining center of gravity, validating design weights, measuring down force, and certifying equipment; has a total capacity of 20,000 lbs.; and eliminates the need to guess corner...

Proportional valves.(product news)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... These hydraulic valves, the PRV electro-proportional relief valve and PSV electro-proportional 4-way directional control valve, give design engineers new choices in configuring control schemes for their machines' specific applications. ...

Crush-resistant hose.(product news)(J-11 )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... This J-11 hose is an all-polyethylene crush-resistant hose that features a smooth interior; maintains its cross-sectional diameter at the bend; and is available in 3/4-in. to 4-in. I.D. sizes and a variety of standard or custom colors. ...