Regular inspection of your hydraulic hose are important to avoid hydraulic failure, to reduce the chances of accident during working period, for safety of your worker, monetary loss and more. Through the years hydraulic hoses will break down because of the different factors such as external damage, hours of use, and type of oil use in the hydraulic system. Weather condition can be also one factor to be considered, because most of the hydraulic system works outdoor which means operating in all kinds of weather and hydraulic system can be exposed to rain and ultraviolet light that makes your hydraulic hose weaker. Selecting the proper hose for your application is necessary to assure the hydraulic system working properly.

Here are some things to be considered in selecting proper hose for your application

1. Using proper hose size. It is important to measure the inside and outside diameter as well as the length of the hydraulic hose. Use proper tool such as calliper in order to measure its diameters and length.
2. Checking the temperature. Temperature can affect the life span of your hydraulic hose. It is important to select a hose that can resist against the high temperatures.
3. Knowing the application. It is important that the hydraulic hose must be flexible enough, can resist to the high temperature and pressure in order to meet the standard requirements.
4. Using the right material. Most of the hydraulic hoses are compatible with petroleum based oils. It is important to check if the hose is compatible with the fluid used in the hydraulic system.
5. Checking the pressure. It is important to select a hose that can resist against high pressure. Hose working pressure must be greater than or equal to the maximum system pressure.