A damaged hose can not only cause unexpected increase of costs for a company, but can also provoke serious accidents; all this can be avoided by paying attention and respecting the following basic rules:
- A hose must be chosen in accordance with the operating pressure, use conditions and the product’s ratings
- Use according to the rules and regulations
- Correct and accurate installation
- Immediate replacement in case of damage
Main causes of damage:
- Mechanical injury
- Use below the minimum bending radius
- Excessive traction
- Excessive torque
- Crush
- Passage of unsuitable material.
Regular checks for the early recognition of damages:
- Optimal state of the outer cover layer of the hose, absence of cracks, bubbles, deformations, or areas with abrasions or crushing
- Correct connection assembly
- Correct installation, avoiding extreme crushing, excessive tractions, forced torque
- Check of the permeability
