Understanding hose technology: Steve Payne, industrial hose territory manager at Parker Hannifin, explains the importance of hydraulic hose construction and looks into the correct specification

摘要

Hydraulics technology has been used throughout industry for many years as an efficient and reliable method of delivering motive power, often at high operating pressures. Although frequently taken for granted, the hose is one of the essential components in hydraulics, regardless of the application or type of system. As a result, considerable time and resources are invested in product development, testing and production, to ensure that each hose is constructed to meet the needs of a wide range of operating conditions in industrial, offshore, military, aerospace and mobile applications. In each case, the key to correct specification is to understand how the hose is constructed and this can potentially affect its installation, use and possible need for maintenance and repair.