Learn more at http://Parker.com There’s more to installing a hydraulic hose than tightening metal connections. To maximize the life of the hose and its fittings, you’ll need to take into consideration a variety of factors about the specific application. Broadly, these boil down to: Hose length Bend radius Hose twist Routing and clamping Future maintenance As described in the ParkerStore Hose Installation & Routing Rules video, these considerations can be logically turned into rules to follow for best results. http://blog.parker.com/installing-a-hydraulic-hose-follow-these-rules-to-save-time-and-money