​Defense is designed to provide protection to personnel and equipment in the event of a hose burst by containing the energy of the burst, up to 12,000 PSI. It features a multi-layered construction that contains and then dissipates the energy and media within the hose assembly. can be applied in any hose application but is most valuable in industries such as mining, construction and agriculture where operators work closely with a high-pressure hose. They are flexible and made with specially-coated fibers to protect against deterioration from sunlight, ozone and other elements.
While Defense helps protect against hose burst and protection of the equipment operators, additional lines of the line offer protection specifically for the hose including abrasion, cuts and kinks.
Originally designed for the Department of Defense, these standards and specifications are used by other non-defense government organizations, technical organizations, and industries.

Hydraulic hose bursts create dangerous situations not only for the equipment itself but the individuals running it or standing near it. Hose failures can be minimized with regular maintenance, but that doesn’t guarantee a hose assembly won’t fail. Sometimes things happen without any warning signs. At Hose Products Division, we are serious about keeping users safe, which is why we have a variety of hose accessories to protect end users.

Hydraulic hose bursts can result from a number of reasons and extreme working conditions. Incorrect routing, higher than published working pressures and temperatures, abrasion, and incompatible hydraulic fluids are several common reasons why hydraulic hose assemblies burst. A burst can lead to leaking or spraying hydraulic fluid, which is oftentimes very hot. This can result in slips, falls, and even burns.