HYDRAULIC HOSES INFORMATION
Hydraulic hoses are used in situations in which rigid structures, such as tubes and pipes, cannot
be used. The flexibility of hoses makes them ideal for use in hydraulics and
pneumatics. The type of hydraulic hose you select will be determined by the
type of fluids or gasses you transport, such as fuel oil, hydraulic oil, or
mineral oil. Most industries, such as the aerospace, agriculture, mining, and construction
industries as well as manufacturing depend on hydraulics in some form. Most
hoses are made with an inner lining of oil resistant, synthetic rubber. The
layer wrapping the tube is usually made of a high tensile braided or spiraled wire.
The outer wrapper protects the wire braid and gives fittings a strong surface
to grip. Choosing the proper hose and fittings will ensure that your machines
operate properly and that you don’t suffer any downtime due to hydraulic
failure. The hoses are graded by three different categories:
- Pressure
- Fluid Compatibility
- Temperature
Machines and vehicles that use hydraulics must operate in
extreme conditions. Not only is the work brutal, but environmental factors can
take a toll on machinery. Modern equipment is capable of arduous labor, and
durable hydraulic hoses and fittings are crucial to uninterrupted work. These
hoses must be selected based on both interior and exterior diameter. Operating
pressure is considered in the equation, but burst pressure must also be
considered. Different hoses have different bending radii, so you have to be careful
to choose hoses that will work with your machinery and job site.
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Parker, Eaton Aeroquip, Weatherhead, Titan, Ryco, Gates Hydraulic Hose
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Hydraulic hose can vary from manufacturers but can also, in some cases, cross reference perfectly in outer diameter
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Hydraulic hose is manufacturing using either braided or spiral steel or fabric construction sandwiched between a rubber inner layer and a rubber outer cover
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