Hydraulic hoses generally use the distribution of water to be able to operate or move a piece of machinery. The hose fittings which are found in hydraulic systems are connected to and transmit hydraulic power to a different device. Dependant on the source of connection, hydraulic hose fittings are classified into different categories such as O-ring, flareless, elbow, pipe, flanges and face seal. The standards of those hose fittings on machinery are set by the Society of Automated Engineers (SAE).
A number of the features that differentiate various kinds of hose fittings are:
• O-Ring - These fittings resemble an "O" with several threads which are screwed into the pipe or the hose fitting to provide a protected connection. These fittings may be man or woman and can consist of a face seal, flat-faced or flange type. These rings are made in a way that they can hold a force of approximately 2500 to 3000 psi.
• Flareless - These kinds of fittings consist of a ferrule body that tightens onto the fitting nut and compresses the tube in a way so it penetrates the outer diameter of the tube and seals it. Flareless tube type require less tube preparation and can withstand a force of approximately 3000 psi.
• Elbow - these kind of hydraulic hose fittings can be purchased in different sizes which are basically 45 degrees for both male and female along with 37 and 90 degrees. As indicated by the name of the fitting, both ends of the fitting are connected to the hose at the designated angle. Elbow is generally found in plumbing applications bolt tensioner.
• Flanges - flanges are made for anyone types of tube fittings which are larger than an inch in size. Torque power along with large wrenches is needed to tighten these kinds of fittings. Split-flange fittings differ because they generally use O-rings to seal a connection.
Steel fittings are other very common fittings which are being found in the hydraulic systems. However, as a result of certain factors such as corrosion and non-flexibility, steel fittings haven't had the opportunity to replace the hose fittings in most of the domestic along with commercial areas. All metal fittings usually are considered inferior, whereas O-ring kinds of fittings are the conventional fittings which are used widely in modern hydraulics. Custom-built component parts are a newer feature of a few of the hydraulic machines that simplifies the device assembly, allowing pipes for connecting directly to the device.