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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 1-PIECE FITTINGS AND 2-PIECE FITTINGS

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A hydraulic system’s design needs to focus on the required working pressure of the application. To do so, the working pressure of the components must coincide with the system requirements. The components for the system are then selected to ensure safe and acceptable service life.

There are a number of factors to consider when selecting hydraulic hose fitting types, including the compatibility of the fitting to the hose, one or two piece design and the correct assembly.ONE-PIECE HOSE FITTINGS: One-piece hose fittings have a ferrule that is pre-crimped onto the hose fitting. The advantage being that the collar will not slip out of alignment. This style also ensures the correct ferrule is matched to the correct hydraulic hose fitting type. One-piece hose fittings are good for basic applications and quick assembly.

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WHAT ARE HYDRAULIC THERMOPLASTIC HOSES

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Thermoplastic hoses are common in both mobile and industrial equipment, and they are widely used in medium-to-high pressure hydraulic applications. Related products are often specified for handling compressed air and other gases, transporting chemicals, and in water-cleaning and paint-spray operations. Read more

HOW TO IDENTIFY THE CORRECT HYDRAULIC HOSE FITTINGS

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When you have a worn hydraulic hose fitting, you’ll have to identify exactly which type you have so you know what to order from your supplier. If you’ve written all these connectors down somewhere, you’ll be ahead of the game, and won’t have any difficulty. If you aren’t really sure what type of connector you need, you’ll just have to determine it the old-fashioned way, and that involves some observation and some measuring.

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