DON’T MIX AND MATCH!
> A 3,000 psi coupling on a 3,000 psi hose doesn’t always equal a 3,000 psi
assembly.
> One of the most important and often times overlooked factors in hydraulic
hose assembly performance is the hose/coupling interface.
> You can’t just design a hose.
> You can’t just design a coupling.
> You must design a system (a MegaSystem).
The next time you grab any hose and a coupling ask yourself:
> Who is the manufacturer of these components?
> Have these components been designed together?
> Validated together? And if not, what are the risks i am assuming
> Am I willing to accept an assembly with a guarantee for reduced impulse life and
performance?
> Am I willing to risk catastrophic failure?
Unless you have a hose and coupling specifically designed for each other, you may end up with a hose assembly with a lower pressure rating, reduced life, or even worse, a catastrophic failure. Hoseoutside diameter and crimp outside diameter are only two of the varibles affecting assembly performance. As variation or tolerances increase even slightly for each component a significant reduction in hose assembly life is guaranteed and the risk for catastrophic failure increases.