Bend Radius - The radius of a bent section of hose is always measured to the innermost surface of the curved portion.

Minimum Bend Radius - This is the tightest that a hose can be bent prior to exerting excessive forces that can cause kinking or damage. Impulse testing is conducted at minimum bend radius in accordance with SAE standards for appropriate hoses. Bend radius is listed with hose data for each hose type. Use Gates MegaSys hoses for optimum bend radii.