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3. Ambient Heat
Exposure to high external ambient temperatures
can dramatically shorten hose life.
Always route hose assemblies away from heat
sources or install a protective sleeve or baffle
plate
.
4. Abrasion
Constant abrasion at the same point on a
hose can wear through the outer cover and
eventually weaken the reinforcement.
Hose assemblies should be routed to avoid
abrasion with sharp objects, moving parts
or other hose assemblies.
The use of hose clamps can help to
prevent abrasion.
5. Minimum Bend Radius
At bends, always provide sufficient hose so that it
does not have a bend radius less than its
recommended minimum bend radius. Allow at
least 1" (25mm) of straight hose out of the fitting
socket before it starts to bend.
Too tight a bend may kink the hose and restrict or
stop the fluid flow. It also creates unnecessary
stress on both the hose and end fittings which can
lead to reduced hose life.
In many cases proper use of adaptors and hose
fittings can eliminate tight bends or kinks.
