PPAP & APQP at HOTOP
PPAP & APQP at HOTOP Practical Quality Planning and Production Approval in Silicone Hose Manufacturing Introduction In automotive and new energy applications, silicone hoses are not treated as standard catalog products.At HOTOP, APQP and PPAP are applied as practical tools to ensure each hose design, process, and production batch meets customer requirements before mass production begins. Our approach focuses on …
Silicone Hose Failure Modes & Root Causes
Silicone Hose Failure Modes & Root Causes Introduction Silicone hoses are widely used in automotive, industrial, and EV applications. However, failures can occur if design, materials, or manufacturing are not optimized. Understanding failure modes and root causes is key to long-term reliability. Common Failure Modes »Cracking & Surface Degradation – Caused by thermal aging and excessive temperature cycles. »Delamination – …
Why Silicone Hose Delaminates – Root Causes and Engineering Solutions
Why Silicone Hose Delaminates– Causes, Risks and Engineering Prevention. Introduction Silicone hose delamination is a common but often misunderstood failure mode in automotive, industrial, and hydrogen fuel cell applications.It occurs when bonding between silicone layers or between silicone and reinforcement weakens, leading to separation under heat, pressure, or long-term aging. At HOTOP, delamination is treated as a system-level engineering issue, …
Quality Management
HOTOP is committed to providing consistently reliable silicone hoses for the automotive and industrial markets through a robust, certified quality management system aligned with industry standards and customer expectations. Overview HOTOP Quality Management System (HQMS) integrates process control, data-driven decision making and a people-first culture of continuous improvement. Built on documented procedures, risk-based …