Getting SS AN fittings started on the hose.

[Accelo]

I have had a terrible time getting Stainless Steel AN fitting started on the hose.
I have tried the internet stuff like taping the ends before cutting them to length.
I finally found something that works really well. It saved the ends of my fingers and speed up process immensely. Take a small hose clamp and install it where the cut needs to be. Use a friction blade cut right next to the clamp. Remove clamp and start hose end. I have included pictures of both the taped end and of the one cut with the hose clamp installed. Hopefully It will help someone out there.

[Getter-Done]

Great Idea

[LS short box]

If you don't have a cut off saw use a real fine tooth hack saw blade.

[67bullet]

If you do not have a small hose clamp a zip tie will work also

[3767]

I like the hose clamp idea. I used the tape method and it can come out looking just like yours sometimes. The clamp gives u a nice straight edge to cut against, instead of a tape mark. One thing I found that helped was after cutting, take something as simple as the back end of an ink pen to go around a few times on the inside. This will “round” it back up some and can make easier to get your fitting on.

[Joyridin]

That is a good idea, but does the SS covering spring after you remove the clamps to install it in the fitting?

We made hoses all the time at a place where I used to work. I always use a good brand of masking tape that is taped very tight to the hose. I then cut through the masking tape. The tape you have looks to be plastic? The real issue though is the hose. Cheap hose is a nightmare. Good hose is a dream.

[Accelo]

I have posted a picture after the clamp was removed. The wires tended to stay together for the most part. The heat from the cut tended to distort the tape.

[LS short box]

Another option is to buy the hose assembly kit from some where like Summit. I don't have one but they seem to get good reviews.

[sellersrodshop]

I have a set of these & they are lifesavers,,