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Guides to hydraulic hoses, fittings and crimped assemblies - how to select, identify and use them safely.
How to read the markings on a hydraulic hoseStandard, size, working pressure and production date - what the print on a hydraulic hose means and what you cannot read from it.Read more →Hydraulic fitting thread types: BSP, NPT, UNF (JIC), ORFS and metricHow to tell BSP, NPT, UNF (JIC), ORFS and metric DIN 2353 threads apart, how to measure them and why they must never be forced together.Read more →How to choose a hydraulic hose: 1SN, 2SN, 1SC, 2SC, 4SP and 4SHWhat the hydraulic hose construction codes mean and what to check when selecting one: pressure, DN size, medium, temperature and working conditions.Read more →