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 |
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\(\large{ l = \sqrt {6 \;r\;d + d^2} }\) | ||
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 |
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\(\large{ l_o = \sqrt {l^2 - d^2} }\) | ||
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 | \(\large{ft}\) | \(\large{m}\) |