Cycle Life

The cycle life expectancy of a metal hose is affected by various factors such as: operating pressure, operating temperature, materials, bend radius (the movement per corrugation due to the flexure), the thickness of the corrugation, the corrugation pitch, depth, and shape of the corrugation. Any change in one of these factors will result in a change in the cycle life of a metal hose assembly.

The cycle life of a metal hose assembly is proportional to the sum of the pressure stress range and deflection stress range. The life expectancy can be defined as the total number of completed cycles which can be expected from the metal hose assembly based on S/N curves and data tabulated from tests performed under simulated operating conditions. A cycle is defined as one complete movement from the initial position in the system to some operating point and returning to the original position.

This information should be used as a guide only. We cannot predict every variable which might be encountered in every application nor any misapplication, mechanical damage, and/or any uncontrollable situation.

Please consult Senior Flexonics Engineering for any additional information or cycle life data.