Careful design and the use of quality hoses and fittings in mobile hydraulic systems significantly reduce the prospect of malfunction that can cause harm to people. That said, severe injury from a ...

The Parker Tracking System (PTS) manages millions of uniquely identified hydraulic hose assemblies within its global database—with the aim of reducing equipment downtime by increasing the speed and ...

A visual inspection of a hydraulic hose can prevent downtime, provided you can diagnose potential problems. Joseph Skovrinski, Gates Condition Monitoring Engineer, recommends you look for: If the ...

Hydraulic systems operate under high pressure, and hoses and assemblies have a shelf life. When improperly stored, installed and/or serviced, hoses and parts can become damaged and spray hot, highly ...

• SAE J517 Standard remains the benchmark for hydraulic hose dimensions and performance. • Many proprietary hoses offer higher pressure ratings, longer life, and more flexibility than standard hoses ...

Replacing worn-out couplings with the incorrect size can cause unintended consequences. Flow velocity is an important consideration when replacing a larger hydraulic hose inside diameter with a ...

DENVER—Gates Industrial Corp. has introduced a new hydraulic hose line, which it says is redefining high-pressure hydraulic performance. The MegaSys MXG 4K hose is a "highly differentiated hose" ...

In Part 1 of this Hitachi EX120-2 excavator rebuild, we focus on finishing the hydraulic hoses and hard lines to bring the system closer to completion. This step-by-step look covers routing, fitting, ...

Boeing 757 operators are being strongly advised to ensure flexible hydraulic hoses in the landing-gear are maintained and regularly replaced, after instances of hydraulic failure. The US FAA, in a ...