Industrial Hose Production
Hanna Rubber: Precision Crimping & Custom Hose Solutions for Kansas City
For over a century, Hanna Rubber has been a trusted provider of precision crimping and custom hose solutions. With the capability to crimp hoses up to 8 inches in diameter, we deliver reliable, high-performance products for industries across Kansas City. Our advanced facility and well-stocked distribution center ensure we can meet both small and large-scale hose assembly needs with efficiency and precision.
We supply custom-fabricated hose solutions for a variety of applications, including food and beverage processing, chemical transfer, water suction and discharge, compressed air, steam, oil and fuel transfer, and specialized industrial uses. Each hose is engineered for durability, safety, and optimal performance in demanding environments.
Hanna Rubber is committed to fast turnaround times, exceptional service, and dependable supply chain management. With 100 years of industry expertise, we ensure businesses get the right hose solutions when they need them. Contact us today to experience the Hanna Rubber difference!
Best In Class Industrial Hose Crimping
Why Crimping Is the Superior Choice for Industrial Hoses
When securing industrial hoses, two primary methods are used: crimping and clamping. While both have their place, crimping is the preferred choice for most industrial, hydraulic, and high-pressure applications due to its unmatched strength, reliability, and long-term durability. A properly crimped hose provides a leak-proof, secure connection, ensuring maximum safety and efficiency in demanding environments.
Why Choose Crimping Over Clamping?
Crimping offers a stronger, more secure connection by evenly compressing the metal ferrule around the hose fitting, creating a tight, uniform seal that resists leaks, blow-offs, and failures under high pressure. This process enhances safety, as crimped hoses are far less likely to loosen or detach, significantly reducing the risk of accidents in high-pressure environments such as hydraulic systems, industrial fluid transfer, and chemical transport.
Additionally, crimped connections provide superior durability, especially in vibration-heavy, high-temperature, and chemically harsh conditions, delivering long-lasting performance without the risk of loosening over time. Unlike clamps, which rely on manual tightening and may loosen under pressure, temperature fluctuations, or movement, crimped fittings form a permanent, factory-quality seal, minimizing costly maintenance and downtime.
Crimping also allows for precision and customization, ensuring exact pressure ratings and hose sizes for a consistent, high-quality connection tailored to specific applications. Many industries, including oil & gas, food processing, pharmaceuticals, and chemical transport, require crimped hose assemblies to meet strict safety and performance standards.
When to Use Clamping Instead of Crimping
While crimping is the gold standard for industrial hoses, clamping may still be used in select situations, such as low-pressure applications where minor adjustments may be needed, temporary or emergency repairs that require a quick fix, or non-critical hose assemblies where pressure and safety regulations are less stringent.
FAQs About Hose Crimping
What is hose crimping?
Hose crimping is a precision process that permanently secures a hose fitting using a hydraulic or pneumatic crimping machine. The machine compresses a metal sleeve (ferrule) over the hose and fitting, creating a strong, leak-proof connection.
How does crimping compare to traditional hose clamping?
Crimping delivers a stronger, more reliable, and permanent connection, whereas clamps require manual tightening and may loosen over time, increasing the risk of leaks and failures.
Which industries require crimped hoses?
Crimping is essential in industries such as hydraulics, manufacturing, food and beverage processing, pharmaceuticals, oil & gas, and chemical transport, where safety, precision, and high performance are critical.
Can crimped hoses be reused?
No, crimped hoses are designed as a one-time assembly. If a hose needs replacing, a new hose and fitting must be crimped for proper function and safety.
Do crimped hoses require special equipment?
Yes, crimping requires a hydraulic or pneumatic crimping machine to achieve a secure, factory-quality connection that meets pressure and safety standards.
What are the risks of using clamped hoses instead of crimped hoses?
Clamped hoses are more prone to loosening due to vibration, temperature changes, and fluctuating pressure, which can lead to leaks, system failures, and potential safety hazards.
Are crimped hoses more expensive than clamped hoses?
While crimping may have a higher initial cost, the long-term benefits—including reduced maintenance, improved safety, and increased hose lifespan—far outweigh the expense.
Can all hoses be crimped?
Not all hoses are designed for crimping. Some low-pressure hoses may be suitable for clamping, but the majority of industrial, hydraulic, and high-performance hoses are best secured with crimping.
Crimping: The Smart Choice for Performance, Safety & Compliance
By choosing crimping over clamping, businesses ensure their industrial hoses perform at the highest level—with superior strength, reliability, and compliance with industry standards. At Hanna Rubber, we provide expertly crimped hose assemblies designed for maximum durability and efficiency.
Contact us today to get the right crimped hose solution for your operations!