Hitachi 19413F Polyurethane Air Hose
Polyurethane has been around since the 1940s. It comes in different forms such as an insulator, thermoplastic, or elastomer. Insulators are extremely flexible, thermoplastics are rigid, while elastomers are elastic but maintains some rigidity. It is this form of polyurethane that is used in creating the Hitachi 19413F Polyurethane Air Hose.
Being made from polyurethane, the Hitachi 19413F hose is extremely lightweight. Indeed, it is lighter than even PVC and nylon hoses. While homeowners who only rarely use air hoses may not appreciate the benefit of a light hose, professionals who work with them the entire day certainly will. This is especially true at the end of the day when they need to roll the hose into its reel for storage.
The hose is highly flexible yet it is also rigid. It can easily turn into tight spaces when required. At the same time, it is strong enough to withstand the pressure of compressed air necessary to run pneumatic tools.
Highly resilient, the hose quickly reassumes its shape when stepped on. And since it resists abrasions, an occasional rolling over with your tool cart should not cause excessive damage. Snags and kinks are likewise resisted.
Keeping the hose clean is also easy, as oils, chemicals, and dust do not adhere to its surface. All you need to do to keep it clean is wipe it off with a clean rag.
The Hitachi 19413F Polyurethane Air Hose is 100 feet long with a diameter of ¼ inch. It comes with crimped on compression ring. It also has a screw on quick connector and ¼-inch NPT thread male swivel.