This section is dedicated to providing useful and essential information relating to pipework | accessories and related products within fluid power applications.
Metric Couplings DIN 2353
Essential Data relating to sizes of tube | Tube Nuts | Mating threads | Working Pressures
Tube Working Pressures
Using a Pipe Sizing Nomogram will help ensure that the correct bore size of rigid and flexible pipes is chosen. Important when considering the different flow rate requirements/pressures of feed and return lines
Hydraulic Symbols
A simple chart enabling you to determine or understand, the diagrammatic layout of components and pipework in a fluid power system.
Details of suggested suitable working pressures for the normal range of hydraulic tube sizes in common use.
Hose Working Pressures
Here are comprehensive details for the working pressures and burst pressures of Wire Braid and Wire Spiral Hoses.
Hose Usage Guide
A guide to the correct selection, storage and installation of rubber hose assemblies
Clamp Spacing
To ensure maximum performance, tubes need to be properly supported. Your guidelines are here.
Pipe Sizing Nomogram
Ensure the correct hose size is chosen to minimise overheating and pressure spikes.
Damaged Hoses
Can cause accidents. 80% of failures are from external physical damage. How to minimise the risk.
See Also | Brendan's Top Tips for getting the most out of your Hydraulic System