Campbell Hausfeld PA1178 PVC Air Hose
Polyvinyl chloride or PVC is one of the top three plastics that are being produced and used because it comes in various forms. In its rigid state it can be used for the production of water and drainage pipes as well as window frames and sills. With the addition of plasticizers, it becomes more flexible. Depending on volume added, PVC can be used in plenty of applications such as clothing materials, electrical wire insulation, upholstery, and air hoses. Indeed, Campbell Hausfeld has an air hose made of PVC –the Campbell Hausfeld PA1178 PVC Air Hose. Campbell Hausfeld is a company whose history began in 1836 building horse-drawn wagons and farm equipment, and now includes a long list of power tools and equipment for the construction and automotive industries among its products.
The PVC construction of the hose makes it much lighter than its rubber cousins, thus it is easier to carry around your work area and it will not tire you even after a whole day of working with it. It is equipped with heavy-duty reinforcement resulting to increased durability and strength. This makes the hose suitable not only for do-it-yourselfers working only on home projects, but for professionals as well.
Owing to its reinforcement, the PA1178 air hose can withstand a working pressure of 300 PSI. It can tolerate extreme temperatures, continuing to function without a problem within a range starting from 35° to 250°F.
Resistant to oils and chemicals, the Campbell Hausfeld PA1178 PVC Air Hose is easy to clean and maintain. Often, all that is needed is a good wipe with a clean rag.
The hose is fitted with ¼-inch NPT fittings on both ends. Internal diameter is 3/8 inch with a length of 50 feet. Weight is approximately 4½ pounds. Model PA1178 is colored black but a variation, the PA117801, is in blue.