regarding hose, the process of taking in fluid. Hose materials are often compared with regard to relative rates and total amounts of absorption as they pertain to specific fluids.

the woven portion of a hose used as reinforcement to increase pressure rating and add hoop strength. Various materials such as polyester, cotton or metal wire are used. A hose may have one or more bra [..]

an application wherein the radius remains constant and one end of the hose moves parallel to the other end.

External damage to a hose assembly caused by its being rubbed by a foreign object; a wearing away by friction.

a machine for determining the quantity of material worn away by friction under specified conditions.

a method designed to approximate in a short time the deteriorating effects obtained under normal service conditions.

having the ability to withstand the action of identified acids within specified limits of concentration and temperature.

1) fittings of various sizes and materials used to change an end fitting from one type to another type or one size to another. (i.e., a male JIC to male pipe adapter is often attached to a female JIC [..]

the strength of bond between cured rubber surfaces or between a cured rubber surface and a non-rubber surface.

(1) the separation of two bonded surfaces at an interface by a force less than specified in a test method; (2) the separation of two adjoining surfaces due to service conditions.