No matter the type of hydraulic machinery that you own, it is vital that it is looked after thoroughly and correctly to ensure the safety and security of employees located within your working environment, so that the machinery is working efficiently and effectively. This is achieved by carrying out hydraulic testing. Quite often, hoses are the “weak links” and require a daily inspection before their day-to-day use. Updated hose fittings have seen more development to increase their ability to adhere to the demanding nature of their intended work. These fittings require the same essential hydraulic testing as the industrial hoses, as the efficiency and safety of the hydraulic systems are vitally important.
There are many materials used in the manufacturing of hoses, but the most commonly used are rubber and synthetics. Most hoses are designed with reinforcements to maintain the integrity of the hose during use where high levels of pressure are abundant. Their material and design allows them to expand during use with high pressures, aided by the steel crimped piece featured at the end of the hose that prevents any catastrophic failures. Despite the steel crimped piece preventing any major failure, the use of incorrect hoses can be incredibly derogatory.
Regardless of what industry you work in or the machinery used, it is important that it is properly used by people who are trained to use it. A visual inspection should be carried out on the machinery and industrial hoses and fittings by those who are trained in order to detect any obvious potential hazards. Signs of potential hazards can include wear and tear or cracks in the hoses, obvious leaks coming from hose fittings, and puddles of liquid underneath machinery (the type of test required for a full inspection is dependant on the machine itself).
Any industrial based business using machinery and hoses for their day to day workflow should consider the importance of hydraulic hose and machinery testing.
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