Cut off factor

Cut-off factor (AKA "Cut-off Length") is a factor used to calculate the length of a hose cut to achieve the desired overall length of hose plus fittings. It is commonly seen in hydraulic hose and fitting specifications. The cut-off factor is specific to a particular hose fitting.

The formula used in calculating the optimum overall length is:

C u t   H o s e   L e n g t h   = H o s e   A s s e m b l y   O v e r a l l   L e n g t h − C 1 − C 2 .

In this formula, C1 represents the cut-off factor of the first hose end and C2 represents the cut-off factor of the second hose end.