Hydraulic line wear

[mike48130]

I think Fastenal sells the trim, maybe by the foot. It has metal spikes, so it does not come off, like the shark bite plumbing fittings.

Yes, both will solve the issue.

By the way, next time you can buy the sleeve in the larger diameter, cut it up the centerline and wrap it around more than a complete 360 then zip tie or tape the 2 ends and it won't move. Then you don't have to disconnect the hydraulic lines. Just a friendly tip. And maybe hit the ends with a lighter so they don't fray.

I have seen sharp edged fall in between the spirals of the spiral wrap, that is why I don't use it. It is good for when the line is parallel to the contact points.

 

[TheMan419]

Thanks Mike. I saw the bigger stuff but did not think of that solution. I値l just do each line individually. Yes need to hit the ends w a lighter to stop any fraying.

Sad that a $1 part would have solved this from the factory.....

 

[oosik]

A couple years ago I saw the beginning of some "chafing" on the hydraulic hoses running to the grapple. I went to our local hydraulics store - House of Hose - and got heavy duty nylon spiral wound hose wrap. I wrapped the hoses to the grapple and the hoses to the rear blade.

Installation was a b**ch. Initially getting that spiral wound to open so it could be fitted over the hydraulic hose. Once you get it going - its not so bad. See the spiral wound on the hoses hanging off the bungee cord.

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[TheMan419]

A couple years ago I saw the beginning of some "chafing" on the hydraulic hoses running to the grapple. I went to our local hydraulics store - House of Hose - and got heavy duty nylon spiral wound hose wrap. I wrapped the hoses to the grapple and the hoses to the rear blade.

Installation was a b**ch. Initially getting that spiral wound to open so it could be fitted over the hydraulic hose. Once you get it going - its not so bad. See the spiral wound on the hoses hanging off the bungee cord.

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Yeah I bet that was a bear to install. Saw a similar product on Amazon when I was looking about. The nylon sleeve that I got seems like an easier installation which is why I went that route. I'll get to putting it on over the weekend when I have a bit of time. The day job is kicking my butt right now, getting in the way of playing with the tractor.

 

[mike48130]

Sad that a $1 part would have solved this from the factory.....

Usually the case.

 

[oosik]

I've seen much more comprehensive "hose protection" on the industrial grade tele handlers. I think it depends upon user feedback and design engineers & their field experience.

 

[mcfarmall]

Looks like that bracket can be unbolted pretty easily? If so, I'd take it off and weld a piece of round tube over that edge where the hoses are rubbing, then put a cover on the hoses.

I like Blue's idea. That bracket is a pi$$ poor design!

 

[CobyRupert]

Can't you just give it 5-6 wraps with some electrical tape and be done in 30 seconds with materials you already have?
It took 5 years to rub some covering off the hoses.
In another five years when it rubs the first 2-3 layers of tape off, can't you just wrap it again?

 

[ovrszd]

Thanks Mike. I saw the bigger stuff but did not think of that solution. I値l just do each line individually. Yes need to hit the ends w a lighter to stop any fraying.

Sad that a $1 part would have solved this from the factory.....

The fix didn't even require a $1. The bracket just needed to be stamped longer so to not crowd the hoses. All it's for is to keep them from dangling and getting snagged.

I'm a believer in feedback to the manufacturer. Pics and details such as model, age, hrs on machine. You might be the guy that motivates the factory to remake that bracket. Course you'll get no credit. Probably not even acknowledgement. But that's okay.

 

[Threepoint]

Can't you just give it 5-6 wraps with some electrical tape and be done in 30 seconds with materials you already have?
It took 5 years to rub some covering off the hoses.
In another five years when it rubs the first 2-3 layers of tape off, can't you just wrap it again?

I agree with Coby that taping the abraded spots is a good solution for this. For several reasons: It will help protect against chafing, yes, but it will also reinforce the hoses where the metal braid is exposed. Neither the spiral polymer loom nor the fabric hose socks will do that. Plus, you can apply it without having to disconnect the hoses to slip on the socks.

However, rather than electrical tape, I would use a self-fusing silicone tape (Rescue Tape, or equivalent). Rescue Tape - The World's #1 Self-Fusing Silicone Tape

A 1" x 12' roll is about $10 online. It is co-adhesive (not adhesive) tape, so bonds permanently (and only) to itself into one solid unit. Very tough stuff, and there's no adhesive to break down in the summer heat like there is in electric tape or even Gorilla Tape. I've done this successfully on two worn hoses on my B2150 that would be difficult to replace without risking damage to the hard lines that they attach to.

To apply the tape, you'll need to remove the bracket over the hoses, so you can separate them enough to make the recommended five wraps.