Conclusion
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nexpensive hoses connect the more expensive components of application
equipment into a working system. Operators often overlook hoses even though
the consequences of failures are serious.
No one wants to experience the results of a hose failure: down time, wasted
product, lost revenue, environmental damage, and human injury. Purchase
and inspect hoses, fittings, and clamps with the same care you use for sensors,
nozzles, and pumps.
It is important to have a basic understanding of hoses so you can purchase
the right hoses for specific applications. Not every salesperson is going to have
the knowledge or the experience to offer the best advice on which hose is best
for your specific application. But by understanding what you need from the
start, and by performing routine inspections, you can maximum hose life,
and minimize failures.
Select the right hose for the job to keep the operation moving forward,
protect people from injuries, and prevent contamination.
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