When you have industrial hoses in your business that you count on, one of the things that you want to do is inspect them regularly. This can let you know if you have problems with the hoses or if they need to be replaced.
You should inspect your hose system regularly, including its fittings, for disrepair, damage, or any signs of problems with their performance each day, each week, or each month based on your applications.
Below are some signals to look for:
- Leaks around the hose’s fittings or in it
- Fittings slippage or displacement
- Damage to the hose
- Crushed/flattened portions, kinks, or twists
- Damaged covers, which include abrasions, blisters, and cracks, particularly if the damage exposes its reinforcement.
- Degraded, loose, or soft covers.
- Loose, soft, or degraded covers
If you notice anything like one of these signs listed above, you want to get rid of it. The reason is that you shouldn’t repair or reuse the hose because hose deterioration and damage could compromise your product and operations. If you let it go on too long, you may find that you are causing a lot of damage.
Make sure that you are taking good care of your hoses in your operations and that you are taking time to look at them regularly. The last thing that you want is to have a nasty surprise because you missed something and you or someone you work with is injured while using the hose because you missed something that you could have found with an inspection.
