testing CAPABILITES
Testing for Hydraulic Hoses to SAE/ISO Standards
on-site test lab
Our advanced on-site test lab is one of the reasons our customers trust us with the production and quality of their hose. From impulse testing, to burst testing, to abrasion, UV and ozone testing – we can do it all!
Click on the titles below to learn more about each testing capability.
destructive tests
Our destructive testing equipment ensures our hose meets the highest durability and performance requirements.
- Burst, proof, leak and change in length testing
- Burst testing up to 60,000 PSI
- Applicable test specifications: SAE J343, ASTM D380, ISO 1402
- Impulse life testing (dynamic and static)
- Applicable test specifications: SAE J343, SAE J1405, ISO 6802, ISO 6803
- Yarn and steel tensile testing
- Internal fitting pull-off: tests resilience of fitting retention
- Applicable test specifications: ISO 8033, ASTM D380
environmental tests
Environmental testing verifies that our hose will continue to perform reliably, even under extreme conditions.
- Testing hose flexibility in extreme temperatures
- Temp range of -70°C to +190°C
- Applicable test specifications: SAE J343, ASTM D380
- Materials testing
- Referenced in SAE J517, SAE 1754, ISO 18752, SAE J343
- Applicable test specifications: ASTM D380
- Ultraviolet materials testing
- Applicable test standard: ASTM G154
- Corrosion testing of fittings and hose components
- SAE standard is 144h to red rust and 96h to white rust; ProPulse standard is 500h to red, 140h to white
- Applicable test specifications: ASTM B117, ISO 9227
additional testing CAPABILITIES
Our additional testing capabilities allow us to meet specific industry standards for cleanliness, abrasion resistance, hardness, and color accuracy.
- Clean room for cleanliness testing
- ISO 4405 gravimetric testing
- ISO 4406 particle count
- Applicable test specifications: ISO 6945, as well as European norms EN 853 and EN 857
- Component hardness testing and verification
- Measures color correctness to specific Pantone or customer requirement
- Used to quantify performance of UV and colorfastness on colored hoses
- Applicable test specifications: ISO 11664, ASTM D2244
PROCESS CONTROL
Monitoring manufacturing steps, from material selection to final testing.
Customer focus
Ensuring products meet or exceed our customer’s performance expectations, reliability standards, and specific industry requirements.
Process Approach
Understanding and managing processes to achieve consistent, efficient, and predictable results.
Continual Improvement
Regularly reviewing processes and implementing improvements to maintain high standards in durability, safety, and efficiency.
