The Swagelok Difference: Introducing the Hose Advisory Service

The Swagelok Difference: Introducing the Hose Advisory Service

      

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Hose is not a widely thought-about area of the plant. Most customers have specifications for tubing, fittings, and valves on pressure-containing systems and adhere to them, but hose is rarely given the same consideration. A hose leaking hydraulic fluid at a rate of one drop per minute can cost thousands of dollars annually in lost system fluid, not to mention the potential cost of cleanup. When a dozen or more hoses are leaking in a plant, the costs begin to spiral out of control, making ongoing maintenance and inspection critically important. Our Hose Advisory Service specialists can help you regain control of your operation and minimize the cost of leakage while increasing safety at your plant.

Best Before Date

Today, many companies are trying to get more production from their machines and processes, which can mean greater system pressures, temperatures and vibration. Hoses are typically used in areas where vibration or equipment movement prohibits a rigid tubing system. Unfortunately, these applications can take their toll on even the most robust assemblies; all hose will have a finite service life. Most plants will start the process of creating inspection and maintenance schedules for hose applications but these records are often incomplete or poorly maintained – that’s where we come in.

We Deliver on Your Expectations

From areas of focus to the entire facility, our highly trained advisors walk the floor with you to fully understand your operation and learn what an optimized fluid system means to you. From there, we deliver a scalable inspection and reporting process designed for your needs. The inspection identifies single-to-total-hose-use areas, noting the material of construction, size, end connection type and length of each hose. We’ll also comment on proper installation, provide expert critique on problem areas, as well as recommendations on ways to maximize the service life of existing hoses in your plant, and report on wear and damage thereby unlocking additional areas for improvement.

You’ll then get our detailed report, backed by recommendations on best maintenance practices and schedules, along with any modifications that can make an impact in your facility. Our promise is to keep the communication going before, during, and after the inspection process to give you the training, education, and solutions you need.

Service and Solutions

Better yet, the Swagelok Hose Advisory Service combines consulting with a wide range of product solutions. We carry 22 different hose types – from all-metal to rubber hose – and up to 89 different end connections to ensure a match for all applications, including yours. With our local hose manufacturing capability in our Swagelok Calgary location, we can deliver your solution as quickly as the next business day. Furthermore, our advisors have a broad range of experience and training; we don’t just understand hoses, we get to know your unique operation to help develop the best solution.

Our breadth of knowledge and experience is what allows us to assess quickly, solve efficiently, and execute properly your best hose solution. We know that hoses are often the most overlooked element – and among the most critical – of industrial operations. That’s why there is no team better equipped to help you prevent these costly problems from happening. For more information, download our Hose Advisory Service Guide or click here to start a conversation with us around your needs.

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