Posted to News on 14th Jul 2011, 09:20
Hose testing service available on site or at technology centres
Eriks UK is launching a hose testing service for use on industrial hoses either on-site by Eriks' dedicated mobile testing teams or at one of Eriks' Hose Technology centres. This convenient and cost-effective service for maintaining and testing the integrity of hoses also has important implications in reducing personal risk relating to burst and leaking hoses, as well as potential contamination or pollution with subsequent costly compensation or clean-up operations.
Eriks UK has responded to the increasing legislation governing the use of industrial hoses by introducing this new service, which will help minimise production downtimes and improve site safety.
The company's experienced mobile testing teams are able to conduct a number of essential checks to detect any internal damage within a hose. The teams carry out visual external inspections for obvious signs of wear and abrasion, and then check the internal conditions of each hose by using the latest endoscopic camera technology. This system checks for partial blockages, deposits, internal tears and pop-corning defects that would otherwise go undetected. The teams also pressure-checks hoses with compressed air or with water to a pressure one and a half times greater than the rated application.
Condition ratings
Once tests are completed, a condition rating is given to each hose: green (safe to use), amber (monitor and order new hose) or red (replace immediately). Test data is logged on an online asset register, which can form part of an overall plant maintenance service, enabling performance monitoring and trend predictions to be carried out. This data can help identify recurrent hose problems and pin-point investigations into the cause, so Eriks can help customers solve faults as well as plan a predictive maintenance programme.
Geoff Cox, General Manager for Hose Technology at Eriks UK, comments: "Our hose testing engineers are expert in their fields, with a minimum of 15 years of experience. This means they can thoroughly test all hoses and, if the customer requires, can also investigate the cause of hose problems and provide solutions to prevent recurrence. They can also replace hoses, implement regular maintenance and repeat testing programmes, taking much of the burden from our customers."
As a major supplier of hoses and ancillary items with over 160 centres, Eriks is well placed to offer a range of supply and maintenance services on industrial hoses to help meet the demands of both the MRO and OEM markets in manufacturing and delivery industry sectors. Contact Eriks for more information about the new hose testing service.
