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Andrew Mawson - 27 Sep 2007 20:59 GMT

Anyone know what a 'collapse gauge' looks like in the context of
crimping hydraulic hoses? Googling produces recommendations to use
them, but no inkling of what they consist of.

AWEM

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Tom - 28 Sep 2007 00:21 GMT

> Anyone know what a 'collapse gauge' looks like in the context of
> crimping hydraulic hoses? Googling produces recommendations to use
> them, but no inkling of what they consist of.
>
> AWEM

That rod I was telling you about? :-)

No luck with the info, long gone. :-(

Still mate said it was only ever a guide as they gave up on Gates
hoses and fittings as too expensive and went with local production.

Looked on Parker's site and they give the opinion that their setting
guide is exactly that too many variables.

Anyway mate says that your supplier of crimp fittings will have the
crimp od specs for any they supply, as long as you stick with the
specified hose. Then it's a matter of a bit of trial and minimising error. :-0

BTW This might be of interest, E-Crimp:

http://www.gates.com/brochure.cfm?brochure=2398&location_id=3494

Tom

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Andrew Mawson - 28 Sep 2007 07:35 GMT

> > Anyone know what a 'collapse gauge' looks like in the context of
> > crimping hydraulic hoses? Googling produces recommendations to use
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>
> Tom

Thanks Tom

AWEM

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Trevor Jones - 28 Sep 2007 13:44 GMT

> Anyone know what a 'collapse gauge' looks like in the context of
> crimping hydraulic hoses? Googling produces recommendations to use
> them, but no inkling of what they consist of.
>
> AWEM

The crimp gauges I have seen were a slot cut in a bit of sheet metal.

Once the slot will fit over, it is crimped enough. Sometimes a second,
too small, slot, to indicate that you are about to start over.

Cheers
Trevor Jones

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