The performance and longevity of an industrial hose are defined by its core materials. Here’s a breakdown of three common compounds:

• NBR (Nitrile Rubber): The go-to choice for fuel and oil resistance. It’s ideal for diesel, gasoline, and hydraulic fluid transfer in automotive, agriculture, and machinery applications.

• EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer): Excellently resistant to heat, steam, weathering, and ozone. It’s perfect for hot water, cooling systems, and outdoor applications, and is also common in food-grade hoses.

• UHMWPE (Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene): Offers superior chemical resistance to most acids and alkalis. Hoses with a UHMWPE liner are essential in chemical processing and aggressive industrial cleaning.

Selecting the correct material is the first step toward a reliable system. Browse our material-specific product lines to find your match.