Protection Against Hose Damage and Potential Personnel Injury

High Pressure hydraulic hoses are used today with confidence, knowing that whether at the machine manufacturing stage, servicing or user replacement/modification, they are designed to perform to a high degree of safety and service life, However, even the hose of the most respected of manufacturers can become subject to failure. Whether through unusual or unplanned exposure to operating conditions, abrasion of the cover, undue tensile forces on the end fittings, machine accident, or other causes, steps can be taken to minimise the risk of it happening and protecting personnel and the environment from collateral damage. Current thinking suggests that legislation/guidelines