FAQ
What is a hose ferrule?
Hose ferrule is a component designed to connect the hose to the hydraulic fittings, it can form a tight connection with the hose by barb to prevent leakage.
What are the hose ferrule made of?
Hose ferrule materials are very extensive, generally are composed of stainless steel, brass, carbon steel,and so on.
How to choose the right hose ferrule?
When choosing a hose ferrule, we must first analyze the size, material and brand of the hose. Then according to the outer diameter of the hose to correspond to the inner diameter of the ferrule, so that you can choose the right hose ferrule.
How about the hydraulic ferrule coating?
Topa Hydraulic is able to provide both white and yellow zinc plating services, both of which will be salt spray tested.
How does a hose ferrule work?
The hose ferrule is attached to the hose , after applying the proper force, is tightly compressed to the outer part of the hose, forming a perfect seal together with the fitting.
Do you supply ferrules for 1SN, 2SN, 4SP, 4SH, R12, R13 and R15 hoses?
Yes. We supply ferrules for a wide range of braided and spiral hydraulic hose constructions, including commonly used 1SN, 2SN, 4SP, 4SH, R12, R13, and R15 hose types.
Can you reuse the hose ferrules?
Hose ferrule is better not to reuse. Reuse may cause fluid leakage in the hose, so it is best to replace a new ferrule.
Can you overtight hose ferrules?
Do not over-tighten the hose ferrule, over-tightening may cause the ferrule to deform, making the fitting, hose and ferrule seal failure, resulting in leakage.
Can you produce custom hydraulic hose ferrules?
Yes. For OEM, distributor, and volume purchasing projects, we can review custom ferrule requirements based on drawings, samples, dimensions, materials, surface finish, and assembly requirements.
How do you confirm hose and ferrule compatibility?
We review the hose standard, hose size, reinforcement structure, fitting stem design, ferrule dimensions, skive requirements, and available crimp specifications.