Post-crimp measurement and record checklist

Short answer

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 kept traceable together.

Source: S017, S018

Technical explanation

A verified assembly instruction defines the inspection criteria that must be applied. The target crimp value and the measured value are different data fields. One successful check does not show that all other requirements have been met. A later measurement or correction must be traced without deleting the previous record. The record structure proposed in this guide is a general traceability method; it does not replace a specific manufacturer's mandatory quality form.

Source: S017, S018

Topic-specific checkpoints

ItemDescription
IdentificationAssembly and component batches
ReferenceInstruction and revision
MeasurementTarget, tolerance and actual result
ProcessOperator, equipment and nonconformance record

Source: S017, S018

How to evaluate it in practice

The sample record layout should include product codes, batch numbers, assembly length, A/B ends, work order, operator and inspection result. The target value and tolerance should be pulled only from the verified instruction. Do not copy the machine setting as if it were a measurement result. For a nonconforming assembly, open a segregation and re-evaluation status. Match the report to the physical hose it belongs to by means of the label. For record changes, keep a history that answers who, when and why.

Original editorial recommendation; not a clause of a standard.

Frequently asked questions

Can the machine setting value be written as the inspection result?

The setting and the actual measurement must be kept separate. The required measurement method must be applied according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Source: S017, S018

Source coverage

  1. S017
    Parker Safety Guide, Publication 4400-B.1 Parker Hannifin · accessed 2026-10-20 PDF page 3; 3.2 Hose and Fitting Assembly and 3.3 Related Accessories
  2. S018
    Winner by Danfoss hose and fittings - APAC Danfoss · accessed 2026-10-19 PDF page 3; Important safety and ordering information

A158 · Revision 6 · Content date 2026-10-20 · Published 2026-10-20 · Translated from the Turkish original.