The Properties of Nylon Air Hoses

Among the materials used to manufacture air hoses is nylon. Nylon was developed as early as the 1930s as a substitute for silk. It was created by DuPont Chemical Company from petroleum products. Nylon is lightweight, durable, and resistant to damage. It also has good tensile strength. It is because of these characteristics that nylon is very well suited as an air hose.

Owing to the durability of nylon, air hoses made from it can be repeatedly bent and unbent without causing any damage or even fatigue. This makes them suitable in construction areas and garages where they are stored reeled in, rolled out when needed, and coiled again in a reel after work. They are, however, not as flexible as hoses made of polyurethane, making them unsuitable for applications requiring tight bends, such as in robotics or pneumatically controlled machines.

Nylon air hoses have excellent resistance to damage caused by exposure to fuels, oils, and other chemicals. Thus, they can be used in industrial settings or automotive repair shops, as well as for paint or varnish jobs. They are also easy to clean because these substances do not stick to the hose. Wiping with a clean piece of cloth usually suffices.

In addition to their resistance to fuels and chemicals, nylon air hoses are also resistant to heat. They can continue functioning normally up to temperatures of 90°F.

Apart from their use to deliver compressed air from an air compressor to your pneumatic tool, nylon air hoses are also commonly used in hydraulic lines, air conditioning and refrigeration, and chemical fuel, oil, and chemical transfer.