Air Compressor Hose
High Pressure Air Compressor Hose
Where there is a need for pressurized gas you are likely find an air compressor hose. This is necessary in order to deliver the gas from the machine pumping it to where it is needed. This could be to a surface-supplied deep sea diver, pneumatic tools such as nail and staple guns or wrenches, tires, and certain industrial processes.
The tube is usually made of synthetic rubber, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyurethane, or other types of thermoplastic polymers. Although these materials are by themselves tough, they are sometimes reinforced with additional plies of spirally woven synthetic yarns. With the added strength, the tube can withstand a working pressure of 300 psi (20.68 bar), with a burst pressure of up to 1200 psi (82.74 bar). It can even have a working temperature of from 0 to 300°F, particularly one made of PVC. Notwithstanding this strength, it remains quite flexible.
An air compressor hose made of thermoplastic polymers is generally lighter than one of synthetic rubber, thus making life easier for the operator.
The outer shell of the tube is oil, chemical, and abrasion resistant, and often colored with bright hues for visibility. The colors most often seen are fire engine red, canary yellow, neon green or purple, and electric blue. Some models come in coils, looking like a telephone cord, which reduces clutter in the work area.