Why protecting hydraulic hoses pays off – for the safety of your employees and your wallet
It is hard to imagine a world without hydraulic technology. Fluid power, or hydraulics (Greek hydor, meaning water and aulos, meaning pipe) has been used extensively in mechanics since classical times. Today, heavy equipment actuated by hydraulics are used extensively throughout the construction, mining and agricultural industries. Yet the very nature of nature of heavy duty scenarios means that hydraulic hoses are subjected to a lot of strain and abrasion that can result in their failure. Burst protection sleeving can really help. … Continue reading