The correct combination of hose or flexible tubing with end connections assembled accurately and consistently are the key considerations when aiming to reduce the risk of fluid system leaks, as well as the number of leak points throughout.

Understanding and identifying the correct construction of hose for the media within the system can be safety critical. The end connections adopted can be determined by the versatility/detachability required in balance with the criticality of the fluid in question.

Keep your operations and personnel safe.

Selecting Hose End Connections

Safety and cost effectivity of your fluid system processes is reliant on the right hose with the right end connection.

End connections are where most system leaks occur, therefore selecting the best suited end connection and attachment method will reduce the need for adapters and and the number of leak points that your system is vulnerable to.

Industry standards may already be in place for your application pertaining to hosing and flexible tubing, it's critical that these requirements are adhered to where applicable.

Correct Hosing for Application

There are a few general guidelines to note when considering the correct hosing for aspects of your fluid system, however, the majority of the decision making process will be application specific.

General examples of what needs to be considered when selecting hose are aspects such as but not limited to maximum or minimum pressures and temperatures experienced, how inert the the system media is or the flexibility required of the hose.

Having the most detailed understanding of the media within your fluid system is key to selecting the best suited hosing.

Using the Push-On Tool for Hose End Connections

The push-on hose tool was introduced at the same as the 1" hose was launched, this was due to the high force required to assemble a hose with such a large diameter and wall thickness.

It's important to ensure a straight cut is achieved when preparing the hose, this makes sure the end connection sits perfectly square within the hose and provides an optimal seal. The cut face of push-on hoses will meet the finishing caps on smaller sizes, whilst on 1" sizes the cut face will meet the divider.

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