Hydraulic Hose & Fittings
At Espey Hardware we supply strong and long-lasting replacement hoses and fittings.
Sizes range from ¼” to 1¼”, with five of the most common thread fittings and connectors:
- JIC or Joint Industry Council
- Pipe Thread
- British Parallel
- Flat Face
- Male and Female Boss
Hydraulic Hose & Fittings - While You wait.
At Espey Hardware we are committed to meeting our clients' expectations for replacement hoses and fittings that are strong and reliable. We work with Gates Corporation, a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions.
For over 100 years, Gates hoses and fittings have been essential to industry sectors like:
- Construction Equipment
- Heavy Equipment
- Agriculture Applications
- Industrial Applications
- Lawn & Garden Equipment
- Horticultural and Tree Equipment
If you've had to change a hydraulic hose, you know it can be costly and time-consuming. At Espey, we have the equipment and long-lasting replacement hoses and fittings to replace your damaged hose or fittings quickly and reliably.
When should your hydraulic hoses be replaced?
Every hose has a maximum life. Your heavy machinery will eventually stop working due to a hydraulic hose failure. Warning signs to watch out for:
- Damaged or worn (frayed) hose part
- Loss of functionality with your hydraulics
- Burst hose or damaged fitting
- Fittings that are disconnected from other connections
- Leakage from the fitting or hose
- Reduced flow as a result of a loose or damaged hose or fitting
If you spot any of the above signs of wear and tear on your hose or fittings you should consider replacement immediately.
Call 828-397-5509 and we'll repair or make your custom hose while you wait.
Services for industrial hose & hydraulics:
- Fabricate hose assemblies
- Repair hose assemblies
- Crimp hoses from 1/4” to 1 1/4”
- Pressure test hose to 4000 PSI
- Test air pumps and air tools
What to do if you have a hydraulic hose failure:
- Promptly shut down equipment
- Look for signs of hose failure
- Make an assessment (Does the failure need replacement or repair?)
- Employ risk-management strategy to prevent catastrophic failure