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Top 8 Reasons Why Hydraulic Hoses Fail 1. Tube Erosion Hydraulic hose tube erosion often causes external leakage. Tube erosion is typically caused by a concentrated high-velocity stream of fluid or by small particles in the fluid. 2. Fluid Compatibility System contamination and external leakage can be a direct result of fluid incompatibility. Incompatible fluids…
S.T.A.M.P.E.D. Hose Identification Method S: Size Identify Inside Diameter (O.D.) | Outside Diameter (O.D.) | Overall Length (O.A.L.) Identify the SIZE of your hose. There are 3 independent measurements relating to size. Inside Diameter, or I.D., is the primary measurement used in identifying a hose’s size. A ¾ inch hydraulic hose means the inside…
De-energizing your pneumatic air lines is an OSHA standard requirement OSHA – Energy Control Procedure -1910.147(c)(4) Procedures shall be developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section. Static pressure built up in pneumatic air lines may lead to a dangerous…
5 Steam Hose Maintenance Tips With autumn temperatures returning we are reminded that Old Man Winter is not far behind. Lower temperatures generally mean one thing in the industrial hose world and that is…it must be steam hose season. With pressures at a minimum of 250psi and temperatures reaching 450 degrees Fahrenheit, we can see…