In order for hydraulic fluid to move to components in a hydraulic system, hoses are required. They have to be designed correctly though in order to facilitate a hydraulic system in an optimal way. These design tips can help you achieve great-performing hoses that last after being set up on a hydraulic system. 

Make Sure Manufacturer Complies with Hose Length Specifications

You want hoses supporting hydraulic fluid to be durable, but they also need to be the correct length. Then hydraulic fluid will move to components in an efficient way. Once you find out how long these hoses need to be based on thorough assessments and concrete plans, make sure you specify these requests to a hose manufacturer.

Ensure they're complying with your dimensional requests from the beginning so that you don't get hoses that are too big or too short. You can consult with a manufacturer too if you need suggestions for appropriate hose lengths.

Account for Flexing Tolerances

Hydraulic hoses are not meant to twist, but they can flex a bit. You need to know what these flexing tolerances are, though, because then you can have hydraulic hoses designed correctly so that they end up lasting for a long time.

You'll need to map out where the hoses are going in relation to hydraulic components. Then see how much bending can take place without hose damage. As long as you don't go past flexing tolerances, these hydraulic hoses should go into their assigned position without giving you any problems. 

Use Steel Tubing if Setup Location Exposes Hoses to Heat

If you have to set up hydraulic hoses in areas that experience hot temperatures, then you need to protect them. You can do so in an effective manner thanks to steel tubing. The hoses can be routed into this steel tubing; then they will hold up just fine, even if temperatures get hot around certain hydraulic components.

You just need to make sure you get steel tubing that's thick enough to provide the right heat-protection properties. Also, make sure you get steel tubing that's large enough to house hydraulic hoses without putting excessive pressure on them.

If you need to put hydraulic hoses on equipment to support parts that require hydraulic fluid, make sure your hoses are well-designed coming out of manufacturing. Then you'll have an easier time getting them into position and using them to their full potential for years. 

Contact a company that supplies hydraulic hoses for more information.