Parker Hose Sleeve-Partek Defense

Injury from hydraulic equipment can be very dangerous and even lead to death. One of the most dangerous hydraulic accidents is a hydraulic hose burst. Whether it is a full burst or pinhole leakages, the danger is the same. In an industry, a worker is more important than equipment, so proper measures should be taken for worker safety. Hydraulic hose failures can be minimized by regular maintenance, but failure is never completely guaranteed. If any pinhole leakage is detected, it should never be checked by hand.

Since hot and highly pressurized hydraulic fluid pushes out through one tiny hole, pinhole leaks can be extremely dangerous. Use a piece of cardboard to check for a pinhole leak. If you put your hand in front of the leak, oil can inject itself into your skin. The damage may not look very bad at first, but over time the oil will spread, swelling the skin, burning the inside of your wound, and eventually leading to amputation or death if serious enough. Injection injury prevention planning is critical to avoid serious injury.

Partek Defense is a hose sleeve designed to protect equipment and nearby personnel in the event of a high-pressure hose burst. This hose sleeve is constructed of multiple layers that contain and dissipate any energy and media resulting from a hose burst. Partek Defense is ideal for all applications but especially for mining, construction, and agriculture industries where operators are in close proximity to hydraulic hoses. Partek Defense is easy to assemble and allows the hose to remain flexible so it does not interfere with routing.