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A new, patented crimp-style fitting system makes inherently reliable braided metal hose assemblies. It extends hose life, as no heat is applied to the metal and resists corrosion more than welded assemblies. The Crimp-Tite™ process eliminates welding & associated costs and achieves faster production with consistent results, delivering a premium-grade hose solution at considerable cost savings compared to using non-metallic or fluoropolymer plastic products.

How the Crimp-Tite™ Process Works

The Crimp-Tite™ process incorporates four components: fitting insert(stem), crimp ferrule (collar), composite rubber seal and Crimp-Tite™ braided metal hose. The fitting stem and the collar are positively locked together during radial-compression crimping. This method of attachment enables the hose assembly to be used to the maximum working pressure of the particular hose style and size. Hose pressure ratings are based on a minimum 4:1 safety ratio, burst to operating pressure.

A fluoroelastomeric seal provides the broadest resistance to chemical and thermal deterioration, although seal material can vary depending upon operation temperature and flow media. Seals made from buna and silicone have been tested with the same results as the fluoroelastomer at the ambient temperature.

The seal is molded into a shape to fit the hose convolution geometry (illustration above). First, the barbed stem is inserted into the inside diameter of the seal. The barbs lock onto the seal making it difficult to remove. then, the crimp collar (with circumferential grooves on the I. D.) is pulled on to the O. D. of the braided hose assembly and the stem and the collar are threaded together. Once the fitting is assembled, the collar is crimped 360° to form a positively locked system with the hose, braid and seal compressed between the barbs on the stem and the grooves in the collar. The stem and the collar are positively locked to assure a tight liquid / gas seal.

The initial fitting system is made to allow many standard end attachments (JIC, female coupling, floating-flange stub end or union). The fitting components and seal are designed to mate with a specific Crimp-Tite™ hose style. The fitting system is not interchangeable between hoses with different I. D. and O. D. dimensions. The Crimp-Tite™ system is a certified system using certified components. Only authorized distributors are permitted to package and promote the system.

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