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Hydraulic Hoses

Maintain hydraulic hoses to keep your hydraulic equipment humming

By Mary Beth Doyle
Hydraulic hoses are designed to transport hydraulic fluid to or among the components of hydraulic equipment. Because hydraulic systems operate at high pressures, hydraulic hoses and hydraulic hose accessories need to be both flexible and strongly reinforced. Hydraulic hoses are typically measured by dimensions (inside and outside diameter), performance specifications and features. Be sure to select the right hydraulic hose to perform the job required at the specifications you set.

Your hydraulic equipment is only as good as your hydraulic hoses, so when you see a hydraulic hose begin to kink, break or leak, it’s time for a repair or replacement. When exploring your options for hydraulic hoses:

1. Purchase replacement hydraulic hoses and make the repair yourself.

2. Buy hydraulic hose repair parts if just a hydraulic hose accessory needs to be replaced.

3. Know when the hydraulic hose repair is too complicated and hire a service professional.

 

Replace hydraulic hoses

Hydraulic hoses come in a wide variety of sizes, weights and temperature ratings, so be sure to find hydraulic hose suppliers that offer the exact replacement hydraulic hose you're looking for. The wrong fit on hydraulic equipment may only compound the problem.
Try: Find a great deal on a hydraulic hoses online at DiscountHydraulicHose.com. JGB Enterprises is another great source for industrial hydraulic hoses.

Replace hydraulic hose accessories

Many times it's not the hydraulic hose that's causing the problem, but rather, hydraulic hose accessories. You will also typically need new hydraulic hose accessories and/or hydraulic hose tools when replacing a hydraulic hose. Again, be sure to choose matching accessories to ensure a proper fit.
Try: Check out Hosexpress for a variety of hydraulic hose accessories, such as firesleeves, support clamps, coil springs and more. Gates Corporation has a hydraulic hose crimper that is easy to use. Kuriyama of America offers a wide range of hydraulic hose fittings and other accessories to help you make your repair.

Hire a hydraulic hose repair professional to tackle the job

In all business decisions, it's important to know your limitations. This can be said for hydraulic hose repair as well. If you're not comfortable making the hydraulic hose repair yourself, hire a professional who can do it right the first time. Once you find a service professional you can trust, use them for maintenance and repair on all of your hydraulic equipment.
Try: Sterners Hydraulics can custom-make hydraulic hoses while you wait as well as make repairs to most other hydraulic equipment problems. Zo-Air Company is an authorized repair center for hydraulic hoses and other hydraulic equipment.

 

  • If you decide to take on a hydraulic hose repair yourself, be sure to clean all hydraulic fittings and other parts before reassembling to ensure none of the debris ends up in the hydraulic system.

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