It is very important to clean new hose assemblies prior to installation. An un-cleaned hose assembly is an easy way to introduce contamination into the hydraulic system.” ...

The number is the hose’s ID in sixteenths of an inch. For example, a -4 hose (pronounced “dash four”) has an inside diameter of 4/16” or ¼”. 100R5 and 100R14 hoses are exceptions.

If an assembly has a nice, smooth flow path and is visually appealing, chances are the length is correct. Temperature range recommended for typical rubber hose spans about –40 to 212°F.

This hose features a black rubber coating that looks great, minimizes abrasion issues and aids in hose assembly. And like the basic PTFE hoses, it is offered in -6, -8 and -10 sizes.

According to Dave Douglass, Gates’ global director for hydraulic hose and couplings, hose guarding is used routinely to resist abrasion (metal- and plastic-spring types and nylon sleeves, for instance ...

LIVERPOOL, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JGB Enterprises, Inc. (“JGB”) — a leading supply chain management and logistics service provider of industrial hose, fluid power products and hose assembly ...

This hose features a black rubber coating that looks great, minimizes abrasion issues, and aids in hose assembly. And like the basic PTFE hoses, it's offered in -6, -8, and -10 sizes.