Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings There are many industries and different types of customers who need high quality hydraulic hoses and fittings. The fittings come in a variety of sizes so they can connect on the hoses which are on components that deliver hydraulic fluid to the machine for power. The heavy equipment these are used for, such as dump trucks or backhoes, use the hydraulic energy in order to extend the beds of trucks so they can dump their loads or so the backhoe arms are able to dig. Powerful machines need hydraulics to perform the tasks they are made for, which drastically decreases the time it would take humans to do the job. Proper Sizing for Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings It is vitally important to make sure the fittings and hoses are properly fitted on any machine using hydraulics. To fit the machines properly, measurements need to be precise. A variety of measurements are needed such as length, inside diameter, outside diameter, the thread gauge and the angle of the specific fitting. Sizes of hydraulic hoses are measured by their internal diameter. This is typically expressed with a dash number. There are other configurations in codes which give meaningful descriptions in shorthand for hydraulic parts. Repairing Hydraulic Hoses Hydraulic hoses carry fluid to power hydraulic machinery which they connect to. If a hose get damaged or begins to break down, it is very important to replace it as soon as possible. This will ensure the machinery won’t sustain any damage to it. Replacing these types of hoses is relatively simple and once you get the hang of it, you will get faster and faster at replacing them. Metallic hose fittings come in 316 & 303 grade of stainless steel or brass. Hoses can also be rated for maximum working pressure, minimum burst pressure, and working temperature. Hydraulic Products Hydraulic products you may need can include one and two braid hoses made out of wire, multi spiral, and four spiral. There are reusable fittings for all of these. There are also hydraulics, adaptors, and metal hoses. These can be used for multiple applications such as oil and gas, chemical, water sprinkler, liquid handling, and even petrochemical. If there is a more specific type of hydraulic product you need, you can often order them usually with a short lead time. Knowing ahead of time what you may need can help to eliminate wasted time or down time of the equipment or machine. Flexible Hoses for High Pressure
Performance can be affected when hoses begin to age and break down. Many hoses are marked with the year they were produced to give you an idea of when you may need to consider replacing them. When you need a flexible hose, you can often find a compatible quick connect that has coupling which makes the hoses easy to replace. Hydraulics can seem intimidating when you are first working around them, but they are like any other machine. You just need to know the proper working conditions and how to keep and maintain the machine. http://www.birminghamseals.co.uk/index.php?webpage=hydraulicseals