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- S-Size
- I.D. (Inside Diameter)
- O.D. (Outside Diameter)
- Based on the machinery sizing
- T-Temperature
- Consider exterior and interior temperature, as well as temperature impact on the material being conveyed.
- Application
- Where will the hose be used?
- How will the hose be used?
- How often will the hose be used (continuous, intermittent, seldom)?
- What are the environmental conditions?
- Special hose construction (crush resistant)?
- Conductivity requirements?
- Is the hose used in a critical application?
- Government or Industrial Standard requirements?
- Use hoses that are specifically design for these applications
- Steam
- LP Gas
- Aircraft Ground Refueling
- Corrosive Chemicals
- Material being conveyed
- Chemical name(s) and state(s) – liquid, solid or gas
- Food
- Dry or Powder
- Liquid
- Pressure
- What is the working pressure?
- What is the maximum surge pressure?
- Is there a vacuum?
- End Requirements
- What type of thread ends?
- Delivery
- Identify how many items and when they need to be supplied.