Nylon Hose Protection - Can be cut?

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CHDinCT

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Quick question for anyone in the know on nylon hydraulic hose protection - can I buy a bulk quantity, say 25', and cut it down to fit multiple hose assemblies - like for my HTL and log splitter hoses? I'm just not sure if you cut this material will it unravel like regular clothing material or stay as cut? Thanks
 
   / Nylon Hose Protection - Can be cut? #2  
try a little heat at the ends of the nylon stuff.
personally I us spiral cut plastic loom its tough easily threaded onto hard to get to spots and you dont have to un hook your hoses.
 
   / Nylon Hose Protection - Can be cut? #3  
Cut it to length then burn the ends...works great.
 
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Thanks guys. Should have thought that heating it would melt it in place. Plastic loom is an interesting idea too.
 
   / Nylon Hose Protection - Can be cut? #5  
I put the split plastic wire looming on my hoses over 7 years ago when new and it has worked great. I just use some nylon cable ties at each end to hold it on, they go bad after a few years and you have to replace them but the looming has stayed in excellent shape. My tractor has stayed outdoors all of it's life too. When a hose springs a leak it helps keep it from spraying everywhere too. I bought bulk rolls of it from NAPA
 
   / Nylon Hose Protection - Can be cut? #6  
I tucked the cut end, into the sleeve and wove a nylon zip tie through the two layers, and snugged it up! Worked great! Same as SM. Gotta believe most hydro-shops are cutting off a 'bulk' spool. ~Scotty
 

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