Hydraulic hose lines are fundamental components of machines and systems. They require comprehensive care and must be professionally inspected by authorised persons every 12 months after being brought into first use. HANSA FLEX takes care of the scheduling, performs the inspections and prepares the documentary record of the legally prescribed visual inspection and function test.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Hydraulic hose lines are fundamental components of machines and systems. They require comprehensive care and must be professionally inspected by authorised persons every 12 months after being brought into first use. 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