Why is Hose Pressure Testing Crucial?

Hose pressure testing is crucial for various industries, such as food and beverage, automotive, energy, aerospace, and pharmaceuticals. Ensuring the integrity of hose assemblies is essential as they are often used to transport fluids or gases under high pressure. Any issues with the hoses could result in serious consequences like leaks, bursts, system failures, or risks to the health and safety of individuals.

Our meticulous hose pressure testing is a vital quality control step that evaluates the strength and durability of our hose products before they are delivered to our customers. Through rigorous pressure assessments, we confirm the ability of our hoses to withstand challenging operational conditions, providing reassurance to our clients and protecting their assets.

 

FAQS

How Often Should You Have a Hose Inspection?

At twelve or six monthly intervals all hose assemblies should have a visual inspection and pressure test conducted to establish if the hose assemblies are suitable for continuing in service. 

How to Book my Hose Inspection? 

Please email us or call the office on 01787282444.

What Happens After we Book our Inspection?

At least three weeks prior to the proposed visit date, a member of the Corseal team will contact your appropriate representative and agree the suitable time & arrange any site inductions. 

At least one week prior to the agreed date. We will then contact your representative to obtain written authorisation for the site visit.

Our communication will also include details of site access and the name of your representative who should be available for the duration of the site visit.Upon arrival on site, our team member will report to your representative to advise them of their arrival and attend an induction course if required.

Once any required work permits have been received, the equipment will then be set up at the agreed location and the inspection will commence.

What Happens at a Site Inspection?

To see how our test procedures will be conducted, please see this document which details what happens at a site inspection as well as the criteria of the tests.

What do we need to do prior to our Inspection?

All hoses are to be removed from application and cleaned prior to testing. Hoses will be transported by yourselves to a designated area set aside for Hose Testing. The designated area must be capable of receiving wastewater residue from tested hoses.

A list of conveyants to be submitted to Corseal Ltd in order to comply with our Health and SafetyPolicy.

The test procedures will be conducted in the method as stated in this document.

If hoses contain hazardous or toxic components which require full chemical PPE, you are responsible for providing this as necessary to the Corseal Ltd Team.

Our hose didn't pass the criteria, what happens now?

Any failure of your hose is noted and brought to the attention of your company representative at the time of inspection. 

Hose assemblies that are considered unfit for further service will be identified with red tape & retired from service pending repair or replacement. Where possible & with permission, the hose can be removed from site for repair to be carried out.