The hydraulic hoses are generally referred to as "flex hoses". When they no longer flex it is an indicator that the hose has reached the end of its useful life. In addition to the hassle of having to stop what you are doing to acquire a new hose, cleaning up the mess that resulted from the failure you are subjecting your hydraulic system to contamination which can result from the interior deterioration of the hose assembly.
My time available to spend on projects is limited so I attempt to minimize my down time by optimizing my preventive maintenance.
A hydraulic flex line that will not flex is a failure waiting to happen.
Mark
My time available to spend on projects is limited so I attempt to minimize my down time by optimizing my preventive maintenance.
A hydraulic flex line that will not flex is a failure waiting to happen.
Mark