Hydraulic Hose Apps

Two new hydraulic applications optimize system performance and reduce downtime by monitoring hose service life and identifying replacement hose specifications. Gates Sentry IQ Service is a predictive maintenance app that monitors the pressure and temperature of a hydraulic assembly to gauge remaining hose life. The app is designed for equipment and processes in applications where unexpected hose failures can cause expensive downtime, compromise safety, and require costly repair and clean-up. It is suited for both new equipment designs and aftermarket oil production applications. Sentry ID Service is a high-radio-frequency tagging system that tracks specific hydraulic hose assemblies operating worldwide, allowing maintenance technicians to electronically read and identify hose assembly specifications such as hose type, size, length, end fittings, and orientation. A replacement hose can easily be fabricated at the installation or ordered from a Gates distributor, thereby minimizing downtime of the oil production equipment