FAQ'sQ: HOW DOES THE EZ-CRIMPER WORK?
A: The patented EZ-Crimper uses a simple, yet efficient process called radial crimping. It crimps the fitting onto the hose radially, 360 degrees around the circumference, producing a leak resistant connection that is structurally sound.
Q: CAN I USE OTHER MANUFACTURER'S FITTINGS WITH THE EZ-CRIMPER?
A: YES. The EZ-Crimper will crimp most long-shell, compression type crimp fittings, e.g., Weatherhead "U" series, Aeroquip "FJ" series, Dayco "SA/SB" series, Dayco-Eastman "HY" series, Parker "HY" series and similar brands.
Q: HOW DO I POSITION THE EZ-CRIMPER AROUND THE FITTING?
A: Loosen T-handle just enough to slide the EZ-Crimper over the hose and onto the fitting with the crimper's bolt heads facing AWAY from the fitting holder. Then, tighten T-handle slightly so EZ-Crimper will set in an upright position.
Q: WHY DOES THE FITTING TURN IN THE CLAMP?
A: The fitting is not positioned correctly in the clamp. The clamp needs to hold the fitting directly on the fitting's collar.
A: The EZ-Crimper is too tight. Loosen the EZ-Crimper so you can rotate it around the fitting with minimal resistance.
A: The fitting has been deformed into an oval. Use a new fitting.
A: The clamp is not tight enough. Tighten the bolts, however, do NOT over tighten the bolts!
Q. WILL THE EZ-CRIMPER CRIMP SAE 100R16/R17 STYLE HYDRAULIC HOSE?
A. Yes, the EZ-Crimper will crimp a full range of SAE100R series hydraulic hose including but not limited to: SAE100R1, R2, R16, and R17.
Q. CAN I CRIMP PRESSURE WASHER HOSE AND FITTINGS WITH THE EZ-CRIMPER?
A. Yes, the EZ-Crimper can be used to crimp both pressure washer hose and carpet cleaning hose utilizing long-shell compression style crimp or swage fittings. Contact us for more information regarding our Custom Hose Repair Kits.
Q: WILL THE EZ-CRIMPER WORK ON 4-WIRE HOSE AND/OR FITTINGS?
A: NO. We do not recommend using the EZ-Crimper with 4-wire hose and fittings.
Q: CAN I USE BITE-TO-THE-WIRE FITTINGS?
A: NO. The EZ-Crimper is designed to be used with long-shell, compression style fittings only.
Q: CAN I CRIMP THE ENTIRE FITTING?
A: NO. The EZ-Crimper is designed to crimp long-shell fittings with a bubble at the collar and a flare at the tail. The bubble prevents the fitting from separating at the collar and the flare allows the hose to flex under pressure, preventing the fitting from cutting into the hose (Crimping the entire fitting will result in a distorted crimp!)
Q: WILL THE EZ-CRIMPER CRIMP 1" I.D. HOSE AND FITTINGS?
A: YES. The EZ-Crimper will crimp some 1" hose and fittings, however, we do NOT recommend crimping any hose or fittings larger than 3/4" I.D.
Q: WHAT HAPPENS IF I TIGHTEN THE T-HANDLE MORE THAN 1/2 A TURN?
A: You will damage the fitting and distort the crimp or crack a bearing.
Q: HOW CAN I TELL WHEN I'M DONE CRIMPING?
A: For tools WITH digital gauge, check the gauge setting and measure the final crimp diameter of the fitting using the caliper. For tools WITHOUT digital gauge, check the crimp diameter of the fitting frequently to ensure the correct crimp specification is achieved.
In both cases, be sure to check the final crimp dimension of the fitting against the published crimp specification in the Crimp Diameter Chart and/or the Manufacturer's recommended crimp specification.
Q: WHAT HAPPENS IF I OVER-CRIMP A FITTING?
A: If you over-crimp a fitting it might crack under pressure. DO NOT USE THE HOSE! Make a new hose.
Q: IS A MENDER JUST A TEMPORARY FIX?
A: NO. A mender, if properly crimped should last the life of the hose.
Q: IS THERE A WARRANTY ON THE EZ-CRIMPER?
A: YES. The EZ-Crimper has a (1) year limited warranty. Warranty applies to mechanical parts only.
Electronic digital gauge is warranted for (30) days only. ***DIGITAL GAUGE NO LONGER AVAILABLE***
Note: Any repairs, alterations, modifications, abnormal wear or abuse of any kind, will void all warranties.
A: The patented EZ-Crimper uses a simple, yet efficient process called radial crimping. It crimps the fitting onto the hose radially, 360 degrees around the circumference, producing a leak resistant connection that is structurally sound.
Q: CAN I USE OTHER MANUFACTURER'S FITTINGS WITH THE EZ-CRIMPER?
A: YES. The EZ-Crimper will crimp most long-shell, compression type crimp fittings, e.g., Weatherhead "U" series, Aeroquip "FJ" series, Dayco "SA/SB" series, Dayco-Eastman "HY" series, Parker "HY" series and similar brands.
Q: HOW DO I POSITION THE EZ-CRIMPER AROUND THE FITTING?
A: Loosen T-handle just enough to slide the EZ-Crimper over the hose and onto the fitting with the crimper's bolt heads facing AWAY from the fitting holder. Then, tighten T-handle slightly so EZ-Crimper will set in an upright position.
Q: WHY DOES THE FITTING TURN IN THE CLAMP?
A: The fitting is not positioned correctly in the clamp. The clamp needs to hold the fitting directly on the fitting's collar.
A: The EZ-Crimper is too tight. Loosen the EZ-Crimper so you can rotate it around the fitting with minimal resistance.
A: The fitting has been deformed into an oval. Use a new fitting.
A: The clamp is not tight enough. Tighten the bolts, however, do NOT over tighten the bolts!
Q. WILL THE EZ-CRIMPER CRIMP SAE 100R16/R17 STYLE HYDRAULIC HOSE?
A. Yes, the EZ-Crimper will crimp a full range of SAE100R series hydraulic hose including but not limited to: SAE100R1, R2, R16, and R17.
Q. CAN I CRIMP PRESSURE WASHER HOSE AND FITTINGS WITH THE EZ-CRIMPER?
A. Yes, the EZ-Crimper can be used to crimp both pressure washer hose and carpet cleaning hose utilizing long-shell compression style crimp or swage fittings. Contact us for more information regarding our Custom Hose Repair Kits.
Q: WILL THE EZ-CRIMPER WORK ON 4-WIRE HOSE AND/OR FITTINGS?
A: NO. We do not recommend using the EZ-Crimper with 4-wire hose and fittings.
Q: CAN I USE BITE-TO-THE-WIRE FITTINGS?
A: NO. The EZ-Crimper is designed to be used with long-shell, compression style fittings only.
Q: CAN I CRIMP THE ENTIRE FITTING?
A: NO. The EZ-Crimper is designed to crimp long-shell fittings with a bubble at the collar and a flare at the tail. The bubble prevents the fitting from separating at the collar and the flare allows the hose to flex under pressure, preventing the fitting from cutting into the hose (Crimping the entire fitting will result in a distorted crimp!)
Q: WILL THE EZ-CRIMPER CRIMP 1" I.D. HOSE AND FITTINGS?
A: YES. The EZ-Crimper will crimp some 1" hose and fittings, however, we do NOT recommend crimping any hose or fittings larger than 3/4" I.D.
Q: WHAT HAPPENS IF I TIGHTEN THE T-HANDLE MORE THAN 1/2 A TURN?
A: You will damage the fitting and distort the crimp or crack a bearing.
Q: HOW CAN I TELL WHEN I'M DONE CRIMPING?
A: For tools WITH digital gauge, check the gauge setting and measure the final crimp diameter of the fitting using the caliper. For tools WITHOUT digital gauge, check the crimp diameter of the fitting frequently to ensure the correct crimp specification is achieved.
In both cases, be sure to check the final crimp dimension of the fitting against the published crimp specification in the Crimp Diameter Chart and/or the Manufacturer's recommended crimp specification.
Q: WHAT HAPPENS IF I OVER-CRIMP A FITTING?
A: If you over-crimp a fitting it might crack under pressure. DO NOT USE THE HOSE! Make a new hose.
Q: IS A MENDER JUST A TEMPORARY FIX?
A: NO. A mender, if properly crimped should last the life of the hose.
Q: IS THERE A WARRANTY ON THE EZ-CRIMPER?
A: YES. The EZ-Crimper has a (1) year limited warranty. Warranty applies to mechanical parts only.
Electronic digital gauge is warranted for (30) days only. ***DIGITAL GAUGE NO LONGER AVAILABLE***
Note: Any repairs, alterations, modifications, abnormal wear or abuse of any kind, will void all warranties.