Hydraulic Hose Assembly – What You Need to Know

When Lay-flat is the easiest and most commonly used to hose construction, ideal for light duty or temporary applications. Vector Hose is the biggest supplier for both types and we are able to help you find the suitable Hydraulic Hose for your needs in regard to pressure and flexibility.

A Braided Hose (eg R1AT or R2AT) consists of one or more layers of high tensile steel wire braid. It is thin, pliable, and suitable for medium pressure uses such as agricultural machinery or mobile equipment.

(The Spiral hose 4SP, 4SH, R13, R15) contains four or six spirals of steel wire, offering extreme strength for ultra-high-pressure applications in mining, construction and oilfields.) High pressure, long life Steel spiral hose provide relatively good flexibility even at high working pressures. These High Pressure Flexible Hose products are rated for high pressure surges and heavy duty cycling.

Vector Hose also carries Thermoplastic Hose for small bend radius applications and PTFE Hose (SAE 100 R14) for chemical resistance. Your choice should be based on working pressure, temperature range, and bend radius of your application system.

The wrong construction can mean early failure—or danger. Always use the correct hose coupling and hydraulic hose crimping procedure with hose to hose coupling to guarantee quality and high performing hose assembly with leak-free operation. From Rubber Hydraulic Hose for your log splitter to Commercial Duty Hose for a backhoe, Vector Hose has ISO Certified products that comply with SAE and DIN specifications. Let our engineering keep your hydraulics running.