Hose assembly production
Hose assembly production: scope, limits of use and technical checkpoints.
5 guides
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Hose-fitting compatibility and system approval
A hose and a fitting having the same nominal size does not prove that they can be safely crimped together. The hose series, fitting series and assembly data must be treated as a verified system. A brand name alone is no…
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How is crimp data verified?
Crimp data must be linked to the hose, fitting, ferrule, size, machine and manufacturer instructions. A crimp diameter taken from another brand or a similar hose does not provide safe equivalence; a verified combination…
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Defining skive and no-skive assembly
Hose preparation can differ between skive and no-skive fitting systems. Which layer is prepared, where and to what extent is taken only from the manufacturer's instructions for the relevant hose-fitting system; there is…
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Cleanliness check after hose cutting
Hose cutting and cleaning are part of the assembly; particles that get inside are not merely a cosmetic problem. The cutting method, cleaning and protection of the ends must be determined by the manufacturer's instructi…
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Post-crimp measurement and record checklist
A post-crimp record must show the actual assembly and inspection result, not just the machine setting. The hose, fitting, ferrule, instruction revision, measured values, equipment and assembly identification must be kep…
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