Testing

Testing

There is one part you'll never find at GT Southwest Hose: the one that wasn't tested! Every single hose in our Weld Shop undergoes a 150-PSI submersible air test. This important test confirms there are no leak paths from the welding process. Our Hydrostatic and/or Nitrogen Test, when only the most precise readings will do, simulates working pressure to 150% of your application with testing as high as 8,000 PSI. Finally, all our welders use a constant flow of Argon to purge the weld and avoid burn-through.
When it comes to Quality Control, GT Southwest Hose aces the test.

GT Southwest Hose is continually improving and defining best practices in the industry. That's why we're a Charter Member of NAHAD/HSI. Why? Simple: because our customers deserve nothing less than the industry's best customer service.

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HSI Member Requirements
- Fabricates all hose assemblies in conformance with the appropriate NAHAD Hose Assembly Guidelines Fabrication Guide
- Possesses the ability to effectively conduct the appropriate hydrostatic, electrical conductivity, or other tests of the finished assembly as specified in the relevant Hose Assembly Guidelines manuals
- Maintains an appropriate record of regularly scheduled calibrations for any associated testing equipment
- Maintains a company Quality Handbook or manual that conforms to the standards listed in the Hose Assembly Guidelines Specification Manual for all Hose Assembly groups in which they do business