If you’re experiencing a hydraulic hose leak, you may wonder if you need a hydraulic pipe repair kit. Could there be a pinhole in the hydraulic hose or other problems that you can’t detect? Use the following troubleshooting tips to determine the issue and identify a solution: Check your fitting: Most often, if a hydraulic hose is leaking, it is not because the hose itself is defective. Instead, it is likely that the wrong type of fitting has been used for the hose. Check to see what type of fitting is recommended for your hose, then contact your local hose... View Article
Hydraulic hose reels can be convenient and efficient. They are a helpful tool to keep your shop neat and your hose easily accessible. However, it’s important to choose the right option among the many hydraulic hose reels on the market. For example, a self-retracting hydraulic hose reel isn’t right for everyone. Use the following tips to select the best model for your setting and needs. Consider benefits You may wonder if you even need one of these hydraulic hose reels. However, this is standard equipment for proper shop safety. If you use a portable hydraulic tool that operates at the... View Article
Businesses that frequently use hydraulic hose assemblies understandably tend to buy them in bulk, which allows them to have them on hand whenever needed and to use them in a wide range of applications. However, what many of these businesses fail to consider is that by using generic hoses for multiple situations, this could actually create the need for more frequent hose replacement. As such, it’s actually better to invest a bit more money initially to get custom hydraulic hoses that fit your specifications for individual applications, rather than trying to use generic hydraulic hoses in a “one size fits... View Article
