How should rubber hoses be maintained?

Rubber hoses are pipeline equipment used for conveying gases, liquids, and other media, with good flexibility, pressure resistance, corrosion resistance, and other characteristics. It is widely used in industries, construction, transportation and other fields. This article will introduce the maintenance methods of rubber hoses.

II Domestic standards

GB/T 3683-2001 "Rubber and plastic hoses and hose assemblies - Fabric reinforced for hydraulic purposes": This standard specifies the classification, requirements, test methods, inspection rules, marking, packaging, transportation, and storage of fabric reinforced rubber and plastic hoses and hose assemblies.

GB/T 7939-2008 Terminology for Rubber and Plastic Hoses and hose assemblies: This standard specifies the relevant terms and definitions for rubber and plastic hoses and hose assemblies.

III. International standards

ISO 14362-1:2014 "Rubber and plastic hoses - Part 1: General requirements": This standard specifies the general requirements for rubber and plastic hoses, including materials, structure, dimensions, marking, testing methods, and other aspects.

ISO 14362-2:2014 "Rubber and plastic hoses - Part 2: Steel wire braided reinforced hoses": This standard specifies the requirements, test methods, inspection rules, and other aspects of steel wire braided reinforced hoses.

IV. Detailed explanation of maintenance methods for rubber hoses

Regular inspections

Regular inspection is one of the important measures to ensure the normal use of rubber hoses. Consumers need to regularly check the use of rubber hoses, such as whether there are cracks, deformations, and loose connections on the surface. If any problems are found, they should be repaired or replaced in a timely manner.

Avoid excessive bending

During the use of rubber hoses, excessive bending should be avoided to avoid damage to the internal structure. Consumers should install and use rubber hoses according to their actual needs to avoid excessive bending.

Prevent exposure to sunlight and high temperature environments

Rubber hoses are prone to accelerated aging and damage when used in prolonged exposure to sunlight and high temperatures. Therefore, when using rubber hoses, consumers should pay attention to avoiding direct sunlight and high temperature environments, and try to choose indoor or cool places for use.

V. Conclusion

As a common pipeline equipment, the maintenance and upkeep of rubber hoses are crucial for extending their service life and ensuring safe operation. Consumers need to understand the relevant maintenance methods and pay attention to complying with relevant standard requirements when using rubber hoses. I hope this article can provide a detailed introduction to the maintenance methods of rubber hoses and provide some reference value.