A hydraulic crimping machine is a tool that helps in connecting the ends of two wires, cables, wires, or other flexible materials like hydraulic hoses to a suitable hose end. It is also known as a “hose crimping machine” or “hydraulic hose crimper.” Hydraulic hoses are used in various systems and should be of specific lengths based on where you need to mount them on hydraulic components. The availability of a hose crimping machine helps to streamline the process and enables you to crimp the fittings easily.

The operating principle behind the hydraulic hose crimper is to transfer electricity to hydraulic force on turning on the power. It helps to produce the force which pushes the crimping base to gather together. The power generated helps to press the hose and firm in structure. An electric crimping machine consists of various parts, including the crimping head, machine body, electrical motor, oil pump, overflow value, solenoid value, micrometer, dies, and so forth. Finn-Power India is a leading manufacturer of quality crimping and cutting machine tools.

The article further lists the various steps involved in crimping your hydraulic hose.

Measure and cut the hose

According to your requirements, determine the hose length. Accordingly, cut it to the correct size using a hose saw.

Mark Insertion Depth

Use a hose insertion depth block to identify the insertion depth of the fitting. With this mark, you can determine if the crimp fitting is correctly seated into your hydraulic hose.

Clean The Hose

Using a foam projectile, remove debris that accumulates during hose cutting. Residue removal is necessary to prevent contamination, which can otherwise lead to assembly failure.

Load In the Correct Specifications

You need to set your crimp machine for operation. Input the suitable crimp diameter for each hose assembly.

Select The Die

Crimp tool dies are designed for crimping connectors during electrical work and installation. The dies are designed explicitly for specific hoses and fittings. Hence, you must ensure that you have assigned the correct specifications for the die.

Place The Hose in The Crimping Machine.

Insert the hose’s end into the crimping machine through the die. By doing so, the hydraulic hose fitting will appear over the die. The hose’s top must not be above the die.

Crimp The Hose

You are now ready to start the crimping process for your hydraulic hose. Switch on the machine. The cylinder head starts to move down slowly. As it begins to push the collar, it starts to compress the die. Keep the machine running till the collar gets firmly attached at the bottom of the die. It will then stop running.

Verify The Crimp Diameter

Ensure that the hose satisfies the correct crimp diameter. Check the chalk mark you had made on the hose to verify that it has reached the right length. If it is no longer at the fitting’s base, it may imply that the hose or the fitting has moved while crimping. It may not lead to a good crimp. If the chalk mark happens to be in place, it means that the crimping is successful.

Cap Hose Assembly

Once you clean the hose again, cap the assembly on both ends. Using heat shrink caps or plastic caps allows you to do so.

To Conclude:

These are the various steps involved in hydraulic hose crimping. Following these steps will ensure that you have crimped your hydraulic hose reliably and adequately so that it can provide the proper functioning of your hose system.