Lateral Deflection

Lateral deflection is when an object (flex connector) is bent off it's centerline and both of it's ends are parallel to each other.

 

notes

• When the offset motion occures to both sides of the hose centerline: \(2\) times \(d\)
• The offset distance "\(d\)" for constant flexing should never exceed 25% of the centerline bend radius "\(r\)".
• If the distance "\(l\)" and "\(l_o\)" is significant, take care at installation to avoid stress on the hose and braid at the maximum offset distance.

 

Lateral Deflection hose length formula
\(\large{ l = \sqrt {6 \;r\;d + d^2} }\)
Symbol	English	Metric
\(\large{ l }\) = hose length	\(\large{ft}\)	\(\large{m}\)
\(\large{ r }\) = minimum centerline bend radius for constant flexing	\(\large{ft}\)	\(\large{m}\)
\(\large{ d }\) = offset distance from centerline	\(\large{ft}\)	\(\large{m}\)

 

Lateral Deflection offset hose length formula
\(\large{ l_o = \sqrt {l^2 - d^2} }\)
Symbol	English	Metric
\(\large{ l_o }\) = offset hose length	\(\large{ft}\)	\(\large{m}\)
\(\large{ l }\) = hose length	\(\large{ft}\)	\(\large{m}\)
\(\large{ d }\) = offset distance from centerline	\(\large{ft}\)	\(\large{m}\)