Sizing is the most basic and essential factor in hydraulic hose selection. Sizing specifications for hydraulic hose include inner diameter, outer diameter, and length.Outer diameter (O.D.) measures the entire span of the hose cross-section, including the tube, reinforcement, and cover. The difference between the O.D. and I.D. is the thickness of the hose wall. Outer diameter is essential for sizing industrial hose to appropriate fittings and...
Articles
Determine the most common fitting type on your application. Then, choose the kit that correlates with your fitting type for optimal use. For example, if you’re working with mostly JIC fittings, you would want our JIC Fittings Kit or the complete JIC Emergency Kit for your highest chance of getting your equipment back up and running in the...
Measure the inside diameter of the threads with one of our handy Hose Box Product Identification Guide thread gauges. Measure the outside of the threads using a Hose Box™ Thread Gage. Determine if the fitting is a tapered thread (NPT) or a straight thread (SAE, JIC, ORB), and if it is angled or it...