protecting hydraulic hoses $$$

[skipmarcy]

Something similar to that spiral wrap is split poly looming used for wiring harness' - I did my loader hoses when the tractor was new almost 9 years ago and has done very well on my abused tractor. I used one cable tie at each end of the poly but didn't need any along the length of the runs - just keeps a branch or something from starting to peel it off if it caught. Being the split type it allows all water to drain out but still tight enough to keep rocks etc. out. It cost me about $20 to do the whole thing and has really saved my hose considering my tractor has spent it's whole life outside - the sun is extremely bad on the hoses too besides the chaffing.

 

[Jerry/MT]

I make hydraulic hoses at my store . Something I see frequently are hoses that are skinned , chaffed , or mashed . Hoses are expensive and some problems can be prevented . Watch the routing of hoses . Hoses touching each other or touching other things . I take a piece of heater hose the same i.d. as the o.d. of the hydraulic hose , split the heater hose , wrap and cable tie in place . This provides a little extra protection .

I've been doing the same thing for years. Works like a champ!

 

[MF 1532]

sounds okay to me .

 

[Discount Hydraulic Hose]

I'm not sure what heater hose costs, but there are lots of other functional and efficient ways to protect your hydraulic hoses. My personal favorite is the plastic spiral guard, but you can also use nylon sleeving or even HOSE ARMOR Steel Protective Coil (HA) to protect your hoses from abrasion damage and other hazards.

The best, cheapest protection of all, though, is good system design and proper hose routing. Avoid tight bends and hose routing that causes your hoses to rub against moving parts on your equipment.

 

[wdchyd]

The best, cheapest protection of all, though, is good system design and proper hose routing. Avoid tight bends and hose routing that causes your hoses to rub against moving parts on your equipment.

My point exactly.....:thumbsup:

 

[Rocwin]

Unfortunately in some applications good hydraulic system design and functionality don't always go together. We often have to use mixture of everything mentioned (except heater hose) to protect hoses. Spiral wrap is easy and cheap, a nylon hose sleeve is a bit better but moderately priced and somewhat limited for installation, the best stuff is a zippered hose sleeve but it is costly and tends to only be used for the most labour intensive jobs. Having a mechanic spend 16+ hours changing a hose really isn't ever worth the cost of some hose protection.

 

[Wayne County Hose]

I like the plastic hose guard the best. I have seen the steel spiral wrap and steel wire get crimped into the hose and do more damage than if it we're never on.