Before selecting a hose, it is important to consider how the hose assembly will be used. Answering the following questions may help:
- What type of equipment is involved?
- What are the environmental factors?
- Are mechanical loads applied to the assembly?
- Will the routing be confined?
- What about hose fittings – permanent or field-attachable?
- Will the assembly be subjected to abrasion?
Some applications require specific hoses. For instance, when hoses encounter rubbing or abrasive surfaces, our abrasion-resistant hoses with Tough and Super Tough covers are ideal. In tight spaces, the bend radius becomes a critical factor. Vereks offers a complete range of hoses designed for one-half SAE bend radius at full SAE-rated pressures. Our flexible hoses with smaller outer diameters allow for faster, easier routing in confined spaces, reducing hose length and inventory needs.
Industry standards establish specific requirements for construction type, size, tolerances, burst pressure, and impulse cycles. Vereks hydraulic hoses meet or exceed standards such as:
- SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers)
- EN (European Norm)
- DIN (Deutsches Institut für Normung)
- ISO (International Organization for Standardization)