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Why Hose Bursts Rarely Happen at Maximum Pressure


Hydraulic hose failures are commonly attributed to excessive pressure, yet operational evidence shows that bursts rarely occur at peak steady-state pressure. Instead, failures typically emerge during transient conditions, after long-term fatigue and material degradation have already weakened the hose structure. This analysis examines why maximum pressure is often not the true cause of hydraulic hose rupture.

What Happens When Bend Radius Is Too Small?


Many hydraulic hose failures don’t start with pressure spikes or visible damage. They begin quietly at an over-tight bend. When a hose is forced below its minimum bend radius, internal deformation, uneven wire loading, and localized heat buildup set off a fatigue process that remains invisible until the hose suddenly bursts. In dynamic systems where hoses flex thousands of times, this hidden stress compounds rapidly. Designing for bend radius from the start—and choosing hoses engineered for tight, high-cycle environments—is not a detail. It’s the difference between predictable service life and premature failure.

Thermal Cycling Fatigue: How Repeated Heating and Cooling Ages Hydraulic Hoses


A new technical review warns that thermal cycling—repeated heating and cooling during machine operation—has become a dominant cause of hydraulic hose degradation. Engineers found that mismatched expansion between rubber layers and steel reinforcement creates hidden micro-cracks and adhesion loss long before external wear appears. The report urges OEMs to consider real temperature swings, not catalog ratings, when selecting and routing hoses for long-term reliability.