I have been looking for someone with expertise in the failure of hydraulic hoses. In particular, steel braided lines. I have a few cases on the go right now that have a relatively well defined origin at the crimped connection of the hose.

However, I often find hoses that have released at the crimp because heat has caused the internal hose material to soften and reduce in mass. Eventually, the tightness (is that a word?) of the crimp is compromised and the line pressure expels the hose from the connector.

I'd like to discuss this further with someone.

Thanks in advance,

Scott Broad

Principal
Fire Group
Giffin Koerth Inc,
Toronto, ON

sbroad@giffinkoerth.com