Key Takeaways
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ContiTech hydraulic hose is available in multiple pressure, abrasion, and temperature configurations to match a wide range of applications.
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B2 crimp fittings are designed for 1 and 2 braid hose; SG crimp fittings are designed for 4 and 6 spiral hose. Selecting the wrong fitting type for the hose construction compromises coupling retention.
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Crimping specifications are available through Continental's published crimp charts and the MyCrimp app, which provides fitting and hose selection in the field.
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Continental's Shop in a Box is a turnkey assembly solution that includes crimping equipment scaled from mobile service to full production use.
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Always verify crimp specifications for each hose-fitting combination before assembly. Do not transfer specifications between hose types or fitting families.
Continental's ContiTech line covers a broad range of hydraulic hose and fitting requirements. The hose line spans varied pressure ratings, abrasion resistance levels, and operating temperature ranges. The fitting line is divided by construction type to match the specific hose being assembled. Selecting the correct hose and fitting combination and applying the right crimp specification are the foundation of a reliable hydraulic assembly.
What Are the Key Features of ContiTech Hydraulic Hose?
ContiTech hydraulic hose is available in configurations that differ by pressure rating, reinforcement type, abrasion resistance level, and temperature range. Selecting the correct hose for an application requires matching all four of these parameters to the system's operating conditions, not just the working pressure.
How Is the ContiTech Hydraulic Fitting Line Organized?
Continental's hydraulic fitting product line is divided by hose reinforcement type. Understanding which fitting family applies to the hose you are assembling is required before selecting a specific fitting.
B2 Crimp Fittings
B2 crimp fittings are designed for 1 and 2 braid hose. They provide maximum coupling retention through a high-pressure bite-to-the-wire design that locks the fitting onto the hose reinforcement layer.
SG Crimp Fittings
SG crimp fittings are designed for 4 and 6 spiral hose. The SG design delivers a powerful bite into the wire reinforcement to handle the higher pressures typical of spiral-wound hose constructions.
What Crimping Specifications Apply to ContiTech Fittings?
Continental publishes crimp specifications for each hose-fitting combination in their catalog. These specifications define the required crimp outside diameter (OD) for each assembly. Always verify the crimp specification for the specific hose part number and fitting before crimping. Do not transfer specifications between hose types or fitting families.
Continental's updated hydraulic catalog includes an expanded hose overview section with crimping specifications.
What Crimping Equipment Is Available for ContiTech Hose?
Continental offers crimping equipment options that scale from mobile service use to full production shop capacity. The MyCrimp app supports fitting and hose selection and provides crimp specifications in the field.
What Is the ContiTech Shop in a Box?
Shop in a Box is a Continental turnkey hydraulic hose assembly solution that includes crimping equipment and supporting components. It is designed to allow a shop to get into hydraulic hose assembly without sourcing equipment and components separately.
Watch the Shop in a Box overview: Continental Shop in a Box video
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Frequently Asked Questions
B2 fittings are for 1 and 2 braid hose; SG fittings are for 4 and 6 spiral hose. The two designs use different crimp geometries to engage the specific reinforcement construction of each hose type. Using a B2 fitting on spiral hose or an SG fitting on braid hose will not achieve correct coupling retention.
ContiTech fittings are designed for use with Continental's ContiTech hydraulic hose line. Always verify compatibility between the hose part number and fitting series using the Continental crimp chart or MyCrimp app before assembly.
Shop in a Box is a turnkey assembly solution from Continental that includes crimping equipment and supporting components. It is designed for shops starting a hydraulic hose assembly operation without sourcing individual pieces of equipment separately. For specifics on current kit contents, contact your Royal Brass & Hose representative.
MyCrimp is Continental's mobile tool for fitting and hose selection and crimp specification lookup. It provides crimp OD specifications for specific hose-fitting combinations in the field, reducing the need to reference printed crimp charts during assembly.
Crimp specifications are available in the Continental hydraulic catalog and through the MyCrimp app. Specifications are listed by hose part number and fitting series. Always confirm you are using the specification for your exact hose and fitting combination, not a similar one.
Continental's ContiTech hydraulic hose and fitting line covers a broad range of industrial and mobile equipment applications. Selecting the correct hose construction, matching it to the appropriate fitting family, and applying the manufacturer's crimp specifications produces assemblies that perform to rated capacity.
