An easy way to do this is to use the Gates nomographic chart located in the Gates Hydraulic and Fleet Hose catalog. The chart has three parts: 1) the flow rate axis, 2) the hose ID axis and 3) the ...

DENVER—Gates Industrial Corp. has introduced a new hydraulic hose line, which it says is redefining high-pressure hydraulic performance. The MegaSys MXG 4K hose is a "highly differentiated hose" ...

The hose line was validated by an 800-hour ozone exposure test, is MHSA-certified for flame resistance "and is certified leak-free per SAE J1754 when used with Gates MegaCrimp couplings." The ...

The Gates MegaSys MXT-XTP is a universally applicable hydraulic hose featuring the company’s patent-pending wire-braid technology. It is 25 percent lighter weight than conventional hoses, making it ...

The new Gates FleetRunner Hi-Temp Straight Coolant Hose is said to be a high-temperature, high-performance, high-mileage, and less expensive alternative to silicone or sulphur-cured coolant hose..

For hydraulic hose operating within spec, at moderate temperatures, and with no pressure spikes that exceed the 133% point, life will diminish at a linear rate over time from 100% to failure at 0%.

A visual inspection of a hydraulic hose can prevent downtime, provided you can diagnose potential problems. Joseph Skovrinski, Gates Condition Monitoring Engineer, recommends you look for: If the ...