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Precision balls are used for a wide range of applications in the automotive industry, particularly braking applications in which precision fluid control is required. In fact, precision balls allow for much of the technology that makes modern...

Few components of modern machinery are as essential as bearings. Found in almost every machine or device that is designed to move, bearings and bearing parts enable rotation while reducing stress caused by friction. In this guide, we'll look at the...

In high-pressure applications, valves must be equipped with perfectly constructed balls in order to function properly. Even the slightest cracks, burs, or other imperfections on the surface of the ball can lead to leaking, and, in some cases, the...

When large pieces of machinery suddenly stop functioning, the results can sometimes be dramatic. This is especially true in the case of fluid power failures, where hydraulic and pneumatic systems that are being counted on to lift enormous amounts of...

Though it may be the oldest industry in the world, modern technology has certainly helped out the agriculture industry immensely. Now, all manner of technological devices are used to make farming both less time-consuming and more productive. One...

Flow control valves are used in an increasingly wide range of applications across most every industry. However, for them to function properly, they must be fitted with a ball that is made within extremely tight tolerances. Ball precision is a...

When most people think of valves, they likely picture a device that either allows flow or blocks it. However, there are a large number of applications where flow must be more controlled and metered than simply turning it on and off. For these...

Big changes are rolling in to the Hartford Technologies headquarters! Recently, we acquired a state of the art precision ball inspection machine, the Aviko G2. Unlike other machines, the quality control provided by the Aviko G2 is carried out...

If you plan on deploying a piece of equipment up into the atmosphere, or even into outer space itself, you must make sure it is built with quality components. What we do is provide you with the appropriate balls for your next valves project. In this...

Corrosion is the bane of industrial machinery and can be caused by a number of factors. Thankfully, there are steps that can be taken to prevent corrosion, and many modern ball bearings are incredibly corrosion resistant. Outlined below are some of...