In today's world, many industries rely on fluid power systems to operate their machinery and equipment. But, for these systems to work efficiently, hoses and fittings play a vital role.
To help shed some light on the topic, our team of fluid power experts have answered some commonly asked questions about hose and fittings, which can be viewed at: https://www.hydroscand.co.uk/uk_en/about-us/faqs.
Our experts have covered questions on:
- What is a hydraulic hose?
- What are hydraulic hoses used for?
- What are the different types of hydraulic hose?
- What do the numbers on the size of a hydraulic hose mean?
- What are the industry standards for hydraulic hoses?
- What is a MPa?
- How do I select the right hose?
- Why do hydraulic hoses fail?
- How can you minimise the risk of hose failure and/or prevent a burst hydraulic hose?
- How is Hydraulic Hose measured?
A hydraulic hose is a specialist hose used in industrial and commercial settings. Working in conjunction with hydraulic machinery, they connect valves, tools and actuators allowing fluids or gases to flow from one component to another.
Hydraulic hoses are essential in many industries, including waste management, manufacturing, agricultural and pharmaceutical businesses. They can be found on everything from vehicles and plant to specialist machinery or production lines, facilitating a range of processes including high pressure washing, gas lines, and spray paint applications.
Our experts stressed the importance of proper maintenance of hose and fittings. Hydraulic hoses can fail for many reasons, from incorrect installation to general wear-and-tear.
In busy work environments, hoses can become worn down through day-to-day use or be damaged through operator error. Products can also develop faults if they haven’t been correctly installed or maintained, such as insufficient routing or incorrect swaging risking a burst hydraulic hose.
When asked about the importance of selecting the right hose and fitting, they said careful product selection and proper hydraulic hose assembly are essential – ensuring the best product is being applied and in the correct manner for the machinery or method in use.
It's important to regularly inspect hydraulic hoses for signs of wear, damage, or aging, and to replace them as needed to prevent failure and maintain the safety and performance of the hydraulic system.
Overall, the experts underlined that a comprehensive understanding of hose and fittings, their components, sizing, and their quality is necessary to keep fluid power systems operating efficiently and safely.
For more information, contact us at: info@hydroscand.co.uk or: 0800 0116 999, or visit: www.hydroscand.co.uk