Mining and Tunneling – MSHA-Approved Flame-Resistant Hoses

2026-07-20

The hazards in underground mining are never before-mentioned risk of fire, confined spaces, and severe friction. MSHA Hose Vector Hose fabricates MSHA Hose (Mine Safety and Health Administration approved) flame retardant hose for hydraulic and pneumatic applications.

Fire-Resistant Performance

Our Fire-Resistant Hydraulic Hose compiles with the MSHA IC-2/10, IC-22/22 regulations and its covers have a self extinguishing feature. These selections withstand high impulses and have good resistance to flame propagation.

MSHA IC-2/10 IC-22/22

High Pressure Spiral Hoses

Longwall shearers, roof supports and continuous miners use 4SP, 4SH, R13 and R15 spiral hoses. These High Pressure Hose Selections are engineered for extreme underground mining environments.

4SP / 4SH R13 / R15

Heavy Duty & Specialty

Vector Hose also offers Heavy Duty Hose with UHMwPE Cover for high abrasion – perfect for slurry lines and tailings disposal. Rubber Air Hose and Air Compressor Hose stay flexible in the wet for ventilation and rock dusting. Mud Hose and Sandblast Hose are vital for boring drilling and shotcreting.

Tested & Certified

All mining hoses have clear laylines and permanent markings that show the hoses have been tested and approved by the MSHA. Vector Hose mining products are ISO 9001 certified and batch impulse tested.

ISO 9001 Batch Tested

Work in low-light conditions? Colored Hose Coupling and ferrule systems are available for hoses connection. Vector Hose also sells Zero-Leak Hydraulic Quick Coupler. Emergency escapes available for SCBA Our Charging Hose (BF14) for SCBA itself is not available.

Maintenance Alert: Always check hoses daily for cuts, bulges or damage to outer cover - replace if flame‐resistance is compromised.

Your source for underground safety and performance: Vector Hose.