Interstate Pneumatics HA44-050 Red Rubber Hose
There are three main materials used for the manufacture of air hoses –polyurethane, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and rubber. Each of these has its own advantages over the others that it is often difficult to choose among them especially if you are buying your first air hose. Your decision will depend on the intended use of the hose and your personal preferences. If you decide to go for a rubber air hose, the Interstate Pneumatics HA44050 Red Rubber Hose is worth checking out.
Durability and strength are features that all air hoses must have and this Interstate Pneumatics hose certainly has them. It is designed to withstand air pressures as high as 250 PSI, thus you can use it to deliver compressed air to virtually any pneumatic tool from nailers, grinders, impact wrenches, ratchets, to sanders. It can also handle hot water up to a temperature level of 200°F without sustaining any damage.
The Interstate Pneumatics HA44-050 Red Rubber Hose is flexible and resistant to fuels, oils, and chemicals. This resistance makes it easy to clean often requiring only a clean piece of cloth for cleaning. It does not kink easily as it is very resilient quickly reassuming its normal shape. Also, it resists abrasion and scratches. Thus, it can be expected to have a long service life.
The hose fittings crimped on the hose’s end are crush proof. With its bright red color, it is very visible which avoids accidental tripping that could result to injuries. It also prevents dropping of tools and rolling over it with wheeled tool cabinets or carts which could result to damage.
These fittings are of ¼” NPTM. The hose itself has an internal diameter of ¼”, and a length of 50 feet. Safety factor is rated at 4:1.