Flexible Hoses: What You Need to Know About Installation

Using a flexible metal hose correctly is of vital importance as the health and safety of employees is vitally important, alongside the continuous workflow of daily production. There are various precautionary measures to take before even thinking about the hose installation process.

The first precautionary measure to take is to check that the hose is the correct application for the job at hand, as having the right material, pressure rating, chemical resistance and temperature sustainability is vital for the performance of your hose and machinery. Thoroughly examine the hose for any noticeable or obvious signs of damage. Common signs of damage can include the fraying of wire braiding, dents or crushing that may result in a reduction of the hoses lifespan or pressure rating.

The movement of a flexible metal hose should be limited to a single plane. There should also be a restriction to the amount of twisting that can potentially occur, as pushing the bend of a hose to an extreme will almost certainly cause a limitation in transferring workflow and become detrimental to the hoses lifespan and health and safety.

When installing your flexible metal hose make sure to never go below the minimum bend radius as the radius is set to each specific hose during the manufacturing process. It may be obvious to some that forcing the hose beyond its bend radius can be incredibly detrimental; however, failing to maintain the minimum bend radius can be just as detrimental if not more.

Using elbows that are specifically designed to reduce severe bending can prevent overstressing the hose assembly and material, which will inevitably cause the hose to fail. If you need to bring the hose to a bend that could be classed as severe then make sure to use those elbows to completely remove the chance of failure caused by overstress.

The installation process for flexible metal hoses is incredibly complex and failing to carry out each action correctly can result in severe failure. Contacting reliable industry specialists in your area for advice and information on the right products and techniques is an absolute must.

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