Monday, September 26, 2011

HYDRAULIC HOSE,HYDRAULIC FITTINGS COMPATIBILITY

Hydraulic Hose ,Hydraulic Fittings, save money. Everyone is out to save money today. Unfortunately people who are new to fabricating hose asemblies often make mistakes when they get started.
Mixing and Matching of Hydraulic Hose and Fittings is an age Old debate that has many truths as well as half truths. There are many factors to consider such as Fitting design, crimp specs., Rubber gepounds and crimper modifications.
Listed beloware the most important factors a general consumer needs to consider in our opinion when deciding to Mix and Match hose and fitting products.
1} Are you willing to assume 100% responsibility for the hose assembly you are about to fabricate ?
No Mfr. of hose and fittings will support Mixing and matching of different brands of hose and fittings. In most cases all liability falls upon the shoulder of the person crimping the hose assembly
2} If youdecide toMix and Match please make sure you crimp the fitting to the Mfrs. Specs, not to the specs of your crimper.
If you are interested in learning more feel free to call us at 1-434-392-9833. Monday -Friday.

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