NAHAD - Hose Assembly Guidelines

The NAHAD Hose Assembly Guidelines provide recommended procedures for fabricating hose assemblies designed to meet minimum safety, quality and reliability performance. As part of this effort, NAHAD identifies and provides Best Industry Practices and guidance related to hose assembly specification, installation and maintenance, Distributor's business processes and technical procedures of value to end users.  

NAHAD welcomes submission of best practice recommendations, case studies, video demonstrations, presentations, etc. that would expand this section of the web site and be helpful to end users in  optimally managing the life cycles of their hose assemblies, safety practices, maintenance issues, etc.

NAHAD Listed Members also have access to Hose Assembly Fabrication and Design Guidelines and additional best practice information, supporting their capabilities in meeting the needs of their customers.  

Case Studies Case studies are created to illustrate situations where application of the Hose Assembly Guidelines has resulted in cost savings, or mitigation of risk for end users. Read Case Studies

Checklists & Procedures Checklists and procedures represent tools available both to distributors and/or end users of hose assemblies to ensure adherence to the Hose Assembly Guidelines recommendations. Learn More

Presentations Presentations are tools available to help educate viewers on the history and value of the Hose Assembly Guidelines, resources available, etc. View Presentations

Videos Videos are available to help educate viewers on potential problems associated with hose failures, why adherence to the NAHAD Hose Assembly Guidelines is important, and the disastrous side effects of broken hoses. View Videos