Overview

The P32 is a manual hydraulic crimping machine built for workshops that make and repair hose assemblies. A hand-operated hydraulic pump drives a heavy crimping head with up to 2,000 kN of swaging force, covering a crimping range of 1/4 inch to 2 inch and a maximum opening of 118 mm. Because the machine is manually powered, it needs no electricity and no compressed air, so it works anywhere: on the bench, in the yard or in a service van. The complete unit weighs 75 kg and measures 400 x 480 x 450 mm, which keeps it portable while retaining the force needed for serious hydraulic work.

Why Crimp Quality Matters

A hose assembly is only as strong as its weakest point, and in most assemblies that point is the connection between the hose and the fitting. A poor crimp leaks, blows off under pressure or damages the hose itself, and a failure in a hydraulic or fuel system can be dangerous as well as expensive. The P32 is designed to make that connection repeatable: the die set closes evenly around the fitting and compresses it onto the hose with consistent, controlled force. With the correct die fitted and the adjustment dial set, an operator produces identical, dependable crimps batch after batch, protecting both the vehicle and the reputation of the workshop.

Construction & Design

The machine combines a heavy silver crimping head with a deep blue steel base and a bright yellow manual pump. High-strength bolts secure the die seat on the crimping head, and the multi-segment die closes radially around the fitting. A circular pressure gauge on top of the unit displays system pressure in real time, with red and green zones that make overload conditions obvious at a glance. A black micrometer-style adjustment knob on the base sets the crimp diameter in fine increments, and the base also provides storage for die sets so they stay organized and protected between jobs.

Crimping Performance

The P32 develops up to 2,000 kN of swaging force, enough for heavy hydraulic hose and large-diameter assemblies that lighter machines cannot form correctly. The crimping range of 1/4 inch to 2 inch covers the hose sizes most often seen in hydraulic repair and industrial maintenance, and the 118 mm maximum opening gives the die room to close around fittings with collars and ferrules. Because the force is applied hydraulically and the closing diameter is set mechanically, the finished crimp is consistent around its full circumference, which is what keeps the assembly leak-free under pressure and vibration.

What You Can Crimp

The P32 suits hydraulic hose for mobile and industrial equipment, PTFE and braided hose for automotive fluid systems, rubber hose and other hose-and-fitting combinations within its range. Hydraulic repair shops use it for steering, suspension and implement hoses; industrial maintenance teams use it for the pressure lines that keep machinery running; performance workshops build brake, oil and fuel lines with it; and mobile service operators crimp at the customer location. With the correct die and fitting, the same machine produces the same quality of crimp on a small PTFE line or a heavy two-inch hydraulic hose.

Manual Operation — The Practical Advantage

Manual operation removes the two things that limit most crimping machines: power supply and portability. The P32 has no motor and no compressor, so there is nothing to plug in and nothing to wait for; it is always ready to work. Running costs are minimal because the only input is operator effort, and there are no electrical or pneumatic components to fail or to maintain. Full pressure is built with a reasonable number of pump strokes, the pressure gauge shows exactly what is happening, and the relief valve releases the head cleanly at the end of every cycle so the next crimp starts from a known state.

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Applications & Users

Typical users include hydraulic repair shops making hoses to order, industrial maintenance departments, racing and performance workshops building fluid lines, and mobile service operators who need to crimp at the customer location. Agricultural and construction equipment dealers make implement hoses on site with it, while marine and truck workshops use it for the heavy lines that fail at the worst times. For all of these users the machine pays for itself quickly: making a hose in-house costs a fraction of buying one pre-made, and the customer receives the correct hose immediately instead of waiting for delivery.

Maintenance & Care

The P32 is designed for low maintenance, and a few simple habits keep it working for years. Keep the die sets clean and lightly oiled, and return them to the storage compartment after use. Check the hydraulic oil level periodically and top it up as needed, keep the pump and ram surfaces clean, and inspect the pressure gauge for accuracy. When the machine travels in a van, secure it so that the pump and head are not knocked in transit. With these routine checks the machine stays accurate and reliable, and replacement dies and spare parts are available from our factory support.

Quality, Warranty & Support

The P32 is built in our own factory with quality control at every stage and is supported by factory service for die sets, spare parts and technical guidance. Manual operation means low running cost with no maintenance beyond routine checks, and full portability from site to site. Our team helps customers select the correct die sets and settings for their applications and answers technical questions during setup and use. Whether the requirement is one hose a week or a hundred, the P32 gives a workshop the ability to produce professional assemblies in-house, on demand and at a profit.