01 / BRING IT IN
Bring us the old hose
The original assembly gives us useful information about its length, fittings, orientation, markings and construction.
HYDRAULIC HOSE ASSEMBLIES • KEIGHLEY
Bring us the old hose.
We'll build the replacement.
Got a failed hydraulic hose? Bring the original into our Keighley workshop. We'll identify the hose and fittings, match the components and build the replacement — often while you wait.
Our USP: built while you wait.Many straightforward replacements can be completed while you wait, subject to assessment and component availability.
START WITH THE PROBLEM
Got a failed hydraulic hose? Bring it to us.
You do not need to know the exact hose, fitting or specification before you come to us. Bring the existing hose into our Keighley workshop and we'll inspect what you have, identify the hose and end fittings and work out what is needed for the replacement.
With an extensive range of hose, hose tails, ferrules and fittings in stock, we can build many straightforward replacement assemblies while you wait.
You don't need to diagnose it first.
If the hose has failed, bring it in. We'll start with the information already on the assembly and work from there.
If the hose has failed, bring it in. We'll start with the information already on the assembly and work from there.
Inspect • identify • assemble • crimp
HOW IT WORKS
From your old hose to a replacement assembly.
The process is deliberately simple. Bring us what you have and we'll do the technical detective work needed to establish the replacement.
02 / IDENTIFY
Inspect the hose & fittings
We identify the hose type, bore, end connections, fitting style and other details that affect the replacement.
03 / MATCH
Match the components
We select suitable hose, hose tails, ferrules and fittings from the stock available for the job.
04 / BUILD
Build it while you wait*
Where the required components are available, many straightforward replacements can be assembled while you wait.
*Subject to assessment, component availability and the complexity of the assembly.
OUR WHILE-YOU-WAIT SERVICE
Need a replacement hose today?
Bring us the old one.
We'll inspect the original assembly, identify the hose and fittings, check the length and orientation and select suitable replacement components from our extensive stock.
Where the required hose, fittings and components are in stock, we can build many straightforward replacement assemblies while you wait.
01 Bring it in02 We identify it03 We build it04 Take it away
Bring Your Hose to Us →Subject to assessment, component availability and the complexity of the assembly.
THE COMPLETE ASSEMBLY
It's not just the hose.
A hydraulic hose assembly is a combination of compatible components. The hose, hose tail or insert, ferrule and end connection all need to work together for the application.
That's why bringing the original assembly to us is so useful. We can see what was fitted, how the ends were configured and what the machine was using — rather than expecting you to identify every component yourself.
HoseThe flexible pressure-carrying element.
Hose tail / insertConnects the hose to the end fitting.
FerruleWorks with the hose and fitting during assembly.
HOSE IDENTIFICATION
The information we need is often already on the hose.
Hydraulic hose laylines can contain useful information about the manufacturer, hose range, standard, nominal size, working pressure and temperature range. We use these markings as part of the identification process when assessing a replacement.
If the markings are worn, dirty or difficult to interpret, don't worry. Bring the hose in and we'll help identify what we can from the assembly itself.
Quick tip: before removing a failed hose, take clear photographs of the layline, both fittings and the routing if it is safe to do so.
FITTINGS & CONNECTIONS
BSP, JIC, ORFS or metric — what have you got?
Hydraulic fittings can look very similar while using different thread forms and sealing methods. Correct identification matters before selecting a replacement.
- BSP — common across UK and industrial hydraulic equipment.
- JIC — 37° flare connection used across many hydraulic applications.
- ORFS — O-Ring Face Seal connection using an O-ring at the face.
- Metric — common on European machinery and equipment.
Don't worry if you don't know. Bring the old assembly to us and we can help identify the connection type, thread, sealing method and fitting details.
HOSE SIZING
Getting the hose size right.
Hydraulic hose size is commonly identified using dash size, which relates to the nominal inside diameter of the hose. The hose dash size is not the same thing as the fitting thread size.
DashNominal boreID
-041/4"6.3 mm
-063/8"9.5 mm
-081/2"12.7 mm
-105/8"15.9 mm
-123/4"19.0 mm
-161"25.4 mm
GETTING THE SPECIFICATION RIGHT
Small details can make a big difference.
If we are working from a drawing, measurements or photographs rather than the original hose, these are some of the details that may need to be established.
HoseType, bore, construction and application.
PressureRequired working pressure for the application.
LengthFinished assembly length and hose cut length.
End A / End BConnection type, size and fitting style.
OrientationElbow angle and fitting clocking where applicable.
EnvironmentTemperature, movement, abrasion and routing.
MEASURING A HOSE
Don't measure the wrong thing.
The finished assembly length and the hose cut length are not necessarily the same measurement. Fitting cut-off dimensions need to be taken into account when establishing the hose length.
If you are unsure what needs measuring, bring the existing assembly into the workshop. Where practical, we can work from the hose and fittings themselves.
Overall finished lengthHose cut lengthFitting dimensionsEnd orientation
For the fastest assessment
Bring the complete old hose where possible. If you cannot, send clear photographs of the whole assembly and both ends, plus any visible hose markings and useful measurements.
We can then tell you what information is still needed.
APPLICATIONS
Hydraulic hose assemblies for plant, machinery and industrial equipment.
We support a wide range of hydraulic applications from our Keighley workshop.
Plant & construction machinery
Agricultural equipment
Industrial machinery
Manufacturing equipment
Material handling
Transport hydraulics
Hydraulic power units
Workshop & specialist equipment
SAFETY
Hydraulic hose failure can be serious.
Hydraulic systems can operate at high pressure. Never search for a hydraulic leak with your hands, and make sure equipment is safely isolated and depressurised before removing a hose. If you're unsure, get competent help.
OUR WORKSHOP
Hydraulic hose assemblies from our Keighley workshop.
Active Hydraulics is based at Atlas Works, 255 Bradford Road, Stockbridge, Keighley, BD21 4BU.
Customers bring us failed and worn hoses for identification and replacement, with enquiries from Keighley, Skipton, Bradford, Halifax, Leeds, Colne, Burnley, Blackburn and surrounding areas.
Bring the old hose if you can.
It is often the quickest way for us to identify exactly what you need and assess whether we can build the replacement while you wait.
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SERVICE FAQ
Common questions about hydraulic hose assemblies.
Can you build a hydraulic hose while I wait?
Many straightforward replacement assemblies can be built while you wait, subject to assessment and the availability of the required hose and components.
Can you make a replacement hydraulic hose from my old one?
Yes. Bringing the old hose into the workshop is often the easiest way for us to identify the hose, fittings, length and orientation required for a replacement.
Do I need to know the hose size or fitting type?
No. Bring the old hose or fitting to our Keighley workshop where possible and we can help identify the hose, fitting and connection details.
What if I cannot bring the old hose in?
Clear photographs, hose markings, measurements, part numbers, drawings and information about the machine can all help us establish the requirement.
What hydraulic hose fittings do you work with?
We work with common hydraulic connection families including BSP, JIC, ORFS and metric fittings. The correct choice depends on the application and complete connection specification.
Is the hose cut length the same as the finished assembly length?
Not necessarily. Fitting cut-off dimensions need to be taken into account when establishing the length of hose to cut.
NEED A REPLACEMENT HOSE?
Bring us the old hose. We'll identify it and build the replacement.
Bring the original assembly to our Keighley workshop where possible. Where the required components are in stock, many straightforward replacements can be built while you wait.