PREVENT DAMAGE - GUARANTEE SAFETY
Damaged hoses can not only cause a company unexpected costs, but could also lead to accidents with serious consequences - ramifications that can be prevented by sufficiently adhering to the following points.
Prerequisites for safe hose use:
- Select the appropriate hose in accordance with the working pressure, the conditions under which the hose is to be used and the hose's nominal values
- Use the hose in accordance with relevant norms or other regulations
- Properly secure and transfer the hose correctly and carefully
- Immediately replace damaged hoses
Main causes of damage:
- Mechanical damage
- Exceeding the minimum bending radius
- Excessive tensile strain
- Crushing
- Quetschung
- Conveying unsuitable media
Regular inspections for early detection of damage:
- Perfect condition of outer layer of hose - no tears, blistering, warping, worn or kinked areas
- Proper attachment of the fittings
- Proper transfer of the hose - avoid excessive kinking, excessive tensile strain, forceful twisting
- Checking that hose does not leak
