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.
Lateral Deflection formulas
\(\large{ l = \sqrt {6 \;r\;d + d^2} }\) | |
\(\large{ l_p = \sqrt {l^2 - d^2} }\) |
Where:
\(\large{ l }\) = hose length
\(\large{ l_p }\) = projected hose length
\(\large{ C }\) = connector / coupling
\(\large{ r }\) = minimum centerline bend radius for constant flexing
\(\large{ d }\) = offset distance from centerline
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 "\(l_p\)" is significant, take care at installation to avoid stress on the hose and braid at the maximum offset distance.