The NAHAD Hose Assembly Guidelines program provides a comprehensive set of minimum performance recommendations for the design, fabrication and specification of industrial, composite, hydraulic, corrugated metal and fluoropolymer hose assemblies as well as additional Guides for Ducting and Custom Made Hose, all focused on ensuring hose assembly safety, quality and reliability.

NAHAD is pleased to offer its Hose Assembly Specification Guidelines, listed below, to assist hose assembly distributors, manufacturers and end-users. NAHAD recommends that end-users utilize the expertise and capabilities of a NAHAD Listed Distributor when purchasing or servicing their hose assembly needs. 

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	Corrugated Metal Hose A comprehensive set of basic recommendations for the specification of fabricated corrugated metal hose assemblies; includes related information on recommended procedures for shipping & handling, assembly testing, quality control, and other helpful topics.			Industrial Hose A comprehensive set of basic recommendations for the specification of fabricated industrial hose assemblies; includes related information on recommended procedures for shipping & handling, assembly testing, quality control, and other helpful topics.
	Composite Hose A comprehensive set of basic recommendations for the specification of fabricated composite hose assemblies; includes related information on recommended procedures for shipping & handling, assembly testing, quality control, and other helpful topics.			Hydraulic Hose A comprehensive set of basic recommendations for the specification of fabricated hydraulic hose assemblies; includes related information on recommended procedures for shipping & handling, assembly testing, quality control, and other helpful topics.
	Fluoropolymer Hose A comprehensive set of basic recommendations for the specification of fabricated fluoropolymer hose assemblies; includes related information on recommended procedures for shipping & handling, assembly testing, quality control, and other helpful topics.			Ducting A comprehensive set of basic recommendations for the specification of fabricated assemblies for ducting applications; includes related information on recommended procedures for shipping & handling, assembly testing, quality control, and other helpful topics.
	Custom Made Hose A comprehensive set of basic recommendations for the specification of custom hose assemblies, typically supplied by a hose manufacturer. Includes extensive descriptions of recommended procedures for shipping & handling, installation, quality control, and other helpful topics.