Hydraulic Hose Replacement
Posted by Jerry Murphy on 4th May 2021
If you’ve been searching the internet for “hydraulic hoses near me,” then you’ve come to the right place. Here at Greenshields Industrial Supply, our hydro hose experts have been replacing hydraulic hoses since 1953.
Thanks to our many decades of experience, we’ve acquired a massive inventory of hydraulic hoses and fittings, ensuring that we always have the parts necessary to replace any kind of hydro hose.
As Everett Washington's leading hydraulic hose supplier, we are dedicated to quality parts and superior customer service. One example is our signature hydraulic hose replacement service — simply bring in the hose and assembly you need replaced and we’ll have you back on the road with a replacement hydro hose in 10 minutes or less.
Continue reading to learn more about our hydraulic hose and assembly replacement services, or swing by our shop today for immediate hose replacement.
Hydraulic Hose Replacement Services
In addition to our high-quality customer service, here are three more reasons why Greenshields stands out from other hydraulic hose suppliers.
FAST Hydraulic Hose Replacement & Repair Services
Our signature hose replacement service will have you in and out of our shop in 10 minutes. To take advantage of this fast turnaround time, make sure you bring your old hose with you so that we can be sure to create the exact assembly you need for your hydraulic hose in Everett.
By removing your damaged or worn hose and bringing it to us at our Everett Hydraulic Hose Repair shop for repair, you can get your machine up and running much sooner!
Our Comprehensive Inventory
We take pride in offering one of the largest inventories in the USA. From the hoses themselves to hydraulic hose fittings and other accessories (e.g. adapters, swivels, and couplings), our shop has it all.
We also hold our inventory to high quality-control standards, featuring, for example, Eaton Aeroquip products. We’re also an official Eaton Aeroquip Marine Military Dealer, allowing us to carry Aeroquip Military Specification fittings and hydro hoses.
Custom Assemblies For Hydraulic Hoses
Worried that you’ll have trouble replacing a custom hydraulic hose assembly? Your worries end here.
Our shop is outfitted with manufacturing equipment that enables us to create a custom hose assembly that is an exact match of your current custom hose setup.
To take advantage of our custom hose replacement, please bring your broken hose and its assembly with you to our shop so that our expert technicians can determine the fittings, pressure, and material needed to manufacture your custom hydro hose replacement.
What To Expect When You Visit Our Shop For A Replacement Hydraulic Hose And Fittings
To help you receive your replacement hose as fast as possible, here’s what you need to know about our signature hydraulic hose replacement service:
- Bring your broken or old hydro hose and its assembly to our shop
- One of our technicians will collect and inspect your hose
- We’ll identify the hose failure
- A technician will cut a new hose and create a new assembly
From start to finish, this process should only take 10 minutes. Of course, for custom hose assembly manufacturing, a bit more time is necessary.
Need to replace a lifting assembly or some customized fittings? We can help you with that too! Call us today to schedule a replacement for a lifting assembly, fitting, or any other component attached to your hydraulic system.
How To Tell If Your Hydro Hose Needs Replacing
Hydro hoses are robust but do need regular inspection to mitigate the risk of failure. While you’re inspecting your hoses, here are some warning signs to look out for.
First, here are signs that your hydraulic hose is near failure:
- The hose’s wire is exposed.
- The hose is in a twisted position. Operating a twisted hose breaks down its structural integrity and leads to leaks.
- Your hose is kinked. Similar to twisting, kinking a hose destroys structural integrity.
- The hose bears cuts and abrasions that are deeper than routine scratches.
- Friction with surrounding parts has created worn spots on the hose. This can lead to failure.
And here are indicators that your hose has failed and needs to be replaced as soon as possible:
- Oil running along the hose. This indicates that your hose has a leak and has failed.
- Cracked or corroded fittings. Replace immediately.
- The hose is crushed. The strength of the hose is likely compromised and it should be replaced asap.
- Fittings are leaking. This means either the fittings or the hose have failed.
In addition to keeping an eye out for these visual hose issues, you should also conduct regular pressure checks to inspect for internal hose problems.
Allowing a hose to fail can result in expensive and dangerous situations. To prevent failures from happening, inspect your hoses at least once a month and replace them as necessary.
Intro To Hydraulic Hoses And Fittings
Are you new to the world of hydraulic hoses? Here are some brief explanations to help you find your footing as you’re looking for replacement hydraulic hoses.
What’s The Purpose Of A Hydraulic Hose?
Hydraulic hoses transmit fluids between hydraulic components in a hydraulic system. Strong hoses are necessary to protect the fluid from outside contaminants while also protecting crew members and equipment from the hydraulic fluid itself.
Hydraulic hose failure means the damage of surrounding equipment, physical injury to surrounding personnel, and often renders the hydraulic system dead until the hose is replaced.
What’s The Anatomy Of A Hydraulic Hose?
The hose itself is composed of three elements: the hose tube, its reinforcement, and the hose cover. The rubber hose is what transports the fluid, while the wire reinforcement is what enables the hose to withstand high internal pressures. The cover is in place to protect the hose from its external environment, whether that be weather or workplace abrasion.
What’s A Hydraulic Hose Assembly?
In order to function as part of a hydraulic system, hydraulic hoses must be fitted with fittings on either end. These fittings are what connect the hose to the hydraulic system.
Like hydro hoses, hydraulic fittings also require regular inspection and replacement. Fittings are usually replaced whenever the hose is replaced.
Dependable Hydraulic Hose Replacement Near You
For over 68 years, Greenshields Industrial Supply has been replacing hydraulic hoses for commercial, industrial, residential, and military applications across the Pacific Northwest and USA.
When you visit our shop, you’ll agree with us that our dedicated, knowledgeable, and friendly technicians are what set us apart from other hydraulic hose suppliers.
We invite you to join our large base of repeat customers, so contact us today to place an order or swing by our shop to take advantage of our speedy hydraulic hose replacement service.