Hose apparatus wear indicator
A hose having a reflective wear indicator is provided. The hose comprises an inner elastomeric layer, an optional reinforcement layer and a cover. A light-reflective wear indicator is located radially outward of the inner layer, and is preferably embedded within the outer hose cover. As the hose wears the light reflective wear indicator is exposed, making detection by a light source such as a flash light easy.
1 . A hose having an inner rubber layer, a middle reinforcing layer and an outer cover, and a light reflective wear indicator embedded within the outer cover.
2 . The hose of claim 1 wherein the wear indicator is reflective tape.
3 . The hose of claim 1 wherein the wear indicator is helically wound.
4 . The hose of claim 1 wherein the wear indicator is an aluminum hydroxide material.
5 . A hose having an inner rubber layer and an outer cover, and a light reflective wear indicator located radially outward of the inner rubber layer.
6 . The hose of claim 5 wherein the wear indicator is reflective tape.
7 . The hose of claim 5 wherein the wear indicator is a aluminum hydroxide material.
8 . The hose of claim 5 wherein the wear indicator is helically wound.