Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPM, EPDM) Hoses (SAE J20 R1 Class A)

Manufactured to the SAE J20 standards, all our EPDM hoses are factory-moulded (using mandrels) to fit specific curved spaces, EPDM hoses have strong resistance to heat & fuel (for extreme applications Silicone should considered), Low Compression set, high tear strength, ideal in hot water applications (coolant), and ethylene glycol, the most common antifreeze. Depending on customer requirements EPDM hoses can be manufactured either reinforced or un-reinforced. EPDM manufactured hoses are more suited to high volume applications.

Nitrile Rubber (NBR) Hoses (SAE J20 R1 Class A)

Acrylonitrile butadiene rubbenitrile is a copolymer & has good mechanical properties when compared with other rubbers and high wear resistance. Nitrile is not resistant to weathering and ozone. Good for hydraulic hose applications. Nitrile resists propane, butane, petroleum oil, mineral oil and grease, diesel fuel, fuel oil, vegetable and mineral oils and greases at low temperatures (special compounds up to 100°C). Nitrile offers an affordable hose solution & like EPDM is more suited to high volume applications. Nitrile does not perform well to high temperature applications & exposure like natural rubber can be attacked by ozone however certain compounds (HNBR) will have better maximum operating temperatures