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HOSE PREPARATION
A new hose and end
fi
ttings (stem/ferrule) must be used when building a hose assembly. Re-using
any component will seriously affect performance and could result in serious injury or property damage
Two-Piece Couplings
1.
Cut Hose to desired length.
2.
Using Gates Crimp Data Manual
#35019 (Ind), 428-7365(Auto) select the
correct stem and ferrule. Or, log onto
www.gates.com/ecrimp for the latest crimp
information on line
3.
Place the ferrule over end of hose. If
skiving is required, see instructions in
Gates Hand Skiver manual # 35019-W
4.
Lubricate the
fi
rst two or three serrations
on the stem with lightweight oil (SAE 10W)
5.
Clamp the stem in vise on hex portion,
and push hose onto stem. Hose should be
fl
ush against stem shoulder (See cutaway
drawing)
6.
Push ferrule so it rests against hex of
stem. Hose and coupling are now ready for
crimping
MegaCrimp® Pre-Assembled
Couplings
1.
Cut hose to desired length
2.
Using Gates Crimp Data Manual
#35019(Ind), 428-7365 (Auto) select the
correct MegaCrimp® coupling. Or, log onto
www.gates.com/ecrimp for the latest crimp
information on-line.
3.
Place a visible mark on the hose cover
at the insertion length shown in the crimp
data manual.
4.
Insert coupling into the hose until the
mark lines up with the end of the coupling
ferrule.
5.
Hose and coupling are now ready for
crimping.
See Hose Assembly Guide of the Gates
Crimp Data Manual #35019(Ind) and
428-7365(Auto) or log onto
www.gates.com/ecrimp for more details
CAUTION:
NOTE:
