AM.I.D.K4
KnowledgeFlexible hose fabrication, installation, and inspection techniques/practices.
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- Chapter 9: Fluid Lines & Fittings › Hose Identification › Hose Fittings
Hose Fittings Flexible hose may be equipped with either swaged fittings or detachable fittings, or they may be used with beads and hose clamps. Hoses equipped with swaged fittings are ordered by correct length from the manufacturer and ordinarily cannot ... They are swaged and tested at the factory and are equipped with standard fittings. The detachable fittings used on flexible hoses may be detached and reused if they are not damaged; otherwise, new fittings must be used. [Figure…
- Chapter 9: Fluid Lines & Fittings › Hose Identification › Fabrication & Replacement of Flexible Hose
Fabrication & Replacement of Flexible Hose To make a hose assembly, select the proper size hose and end fitting. [Figure 9-35] MS-type end fittings for flexible hose are detachable and may be reused if determined to be serviceable ... inside diameter of the fitting is the same as the inside diameter of the hose to which it is attached. Figure 9-34. Suggested handling of preformed hose. All flexible hose must be proof-tested after assembly and applying pressure…
- Chapter 9: Fluid Lines & Fittings › Hose Identification › Flexible Hose Inspection
Since preforming permits tighter bends that eliminate the need for special elbows, preformed hose assemblies save space and weight. Never straighten a preformed hose assembly. Use a support wire if the hose is to be removed for maintenance. [Figure ... Figure 9-31. Flexible fluid connection assembly. Figure 9-32. Flexible hose with stainless braid. Flexible Hose Inspection Check the hose and hose assemblies for deterioration at each inspection period. Leakage, separation of the cover or braid from the inner…