Marine components are often exposed to harsh conditions, such as moisture, salt, ozone, and sunlight, so it’s crucial that these components are robust enough to maintain optimum function in such a rigorous service environment.
Our experts can conduct standard testing protocols or design custom programs for marine hoses and fluid transfer assemblies of all kinds, including
Our experts can conduct standard testing protocols or design custom programs for marine hoses and fluid transfer assemblies of all kinds, including
- Hydraulic hoses
- Radiator hoses
- Power steering hoses
- Fuel lines
- Vent hoses
- Wet exhaust
- Bilge pumps
Testing Services
Our laboratories offer a wide range of testing capabilities that support marine hose and component manufacturers in evaluating specific performance requirements.Product Testing
Key capabilities include:- Burst testing
- Change in length
- Cold bend
- Corrosion testing and salt spray
- Immersion burst testing
- Impulse testing
- Ozone and UV exposure
- Pressure, vibration, and temperature (PVT) testing
- Proof testing
- Seawater exposure and immersion
Common Standards
Our experts can work with you to design a custom testing program to meet your marine hose and fluid transfer system testing needs. We can also test to a wide range of industry, government, and MIL specifications, including:- SAE J1527 – Marine Fuel Hoses
- SAE J1942 – Hose and Hose Assemblies for Marine Applications
- SAE J343 – Test and Test Procedures for SAE 100R Series Hydraulic Hose and Hose Assemblies
