Proper Use of Hoses
The proper use of hoses is essential to ensure the safety and reliability of your hose system and application. A correctly selected hose and correct use minimises risks such as leaks, bursts or other failures that can lead to hazards or high costs. Of course, proper use also increases the efficiency of the entire system.
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In this article, we provide an overview of the proper use of our hoses. So you know how to handle your hose solution correctly for safe and effective operation.
Choosing the Right Type of Hose
To ensure that you use your hose correctly, it is important to select the right hose for your application as a first step. This is the only way to ensure correct handling and installation, which also supports the durability, reliability and safety of the hose system. When selecting the hose, pay attention to which materials or raw materials are to be transported through the hose, what temperatures or pressures prevail and whether the hose is exposed to vibrations. The material of the hose is also crucial. Take into account the chemical properties of the medium and whether there are external influences such as abrasion or UV radiation. Of course, diameter and length also matter.
Use according to Technical Data
When using hoses from our product catalogue, you can always be guided by the technical data available for each hose type. This is because we always take international standards into account and carry out internal tests to ensure that use under the specifications is safe and efficient. This data therefore gives you a good orientation, but also remember that it is adapted to conditions such as an ambient temperature of +20 °C, static pressure and vacuum loads and straight hose lines of a certain length in accordance with the test standard.
Special Conditions for Using Hoses
If you are working in an environment that deviates from the standard conditions - for example, extreme temperatures, pulsating pressure loads, strong vibrations or if your hoses are severely bent or not optimally secured - the standard values may not be applicable.
In such scenarios, it is crucial to independently assess the suitability of the hoses under these special conditions.
If you have no previous experience with our products, we recommend that you carry out some tests or consult with our technicians before finalising the installation. This is particularly important for applications characterised by changing loads, high temperatures, vibrations, abrasion, water vapour, chemical influences or S-shaped hose routing. Our application examples are intended to give you ideas and suggestions, but are not to be understood as binding specifications.
Monitoring, Maintenance and Care of your Hose System
Proper use of hoses also includes regular monitoring, maintenance and care of your hose system. In this way, you can ensure long-term safety and efficiency and avoid costly failures. Carry out regular visual inspections of your hoses. Also pay attention to the hose connections and all devices that are connected to the hoses. Periodic pressure tests can also help to identify possible weak points or incorrect installations. Depending on use, regular cleaning of the hose system may also be necessary in order not to impair performance. Also check the operating conditions under which your hose is used. Are the pressure and temperature still within the stated specifications or have there been changes that could lead to wear or perhaps even failure? If you carry out these checks regularly, you can react quickly to changes and prevent the hose system and your application from failing.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Carry out regular visual inspections of your hoses. Also pay attention to the hose connections and all devices that are connected to the hoses. Periodic pressure tests can also help to identify possible weak points or incorrect installations. Prevent kinking and twisting of the hoses and ensure proper storage and maintenance.
Do not hesitate to contact us so that we can advise you directly and personally. You will find the right contact person with our company contacts:
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