Thermoplastic & PTFE Hydraulic & Pneumatic Hoses | Parker
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Parker thermoplastic hoses are hydraulic and pneumatic hoses with both thermoplastic outer covers and thermoplastic inner tubes. Sometimes people refer to hoses with rubber covers and thermoplastic inner tubes as thermoplastic hoses but those hoses are correctly referred to as hybrid hoses.
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Advantages of Parker Parflex thermoplastic hoses
Parker Parflex thermoplastic hoses have many advantages over their rubber hose counterparts:
- Superior abrasion resistance – outlasts rubber hoses up to 10 times in lab tests.
- Long continuous lengths reduce scrap and save money.
- Clean core tubes – unlike rubber core tubes, thermoplastic core tubes don’t introduce debris into the inside of the hose, greatly reducing the risk of contamination in the hydraulic system.
- Resistance of the thermoplastic inner tube and outer cover to a wide range of chemicals means that thermoplastic hoses can be used in more applications than rubber hoses.
- Resistance to degradation from UV rays – unlike rubber hoses, thermoplastic hoses won’t break down in the sun over time. They also better resist the effects of water and harsh wash-down chemicals.
- Light weight, smaller OD – thermoplastic hoses are lighter and more compact (smaller outside diameter than rubber hoses with the same inside diameter) which makes them better suited for applications, such as mobile, where weight is important and space is tight.
- Lower volumetric expansion – quicker response time than rubber hose.
Parker Parflex thermoplastic hose construction
Construction standards vary among different thermoplastic hoses but here are some common characteristics:
- All hose layers are bonded together to provide maximum kink resistance and flexibility through a wide range of applications.
- Tightly packed fiber-braided reinforcement provides strength.
- With noted exceptions, Parflex thermoplastic hoses are engineered to a 4:1 burst pressure to working pressure ratio.
- Perforated and non-perforated thermoplastic hoses are available based on application.
IMPORTANT! Never operate a hose beyond the hose manufacturer’s designated working pressure.
Parker Parflex thermoplastic hose selection
Parker Parflex B9 HoseGeneral purpose fuel transfer hose Reinforcement: Fiber |
Parker Parflex D6 HoseConstant Pressure Hybrid 3000 PSI Reinforcement: 1 or 2** braids of high tensile steel wire |
Parker Parflex H6 HoseConstant Pressure Low Temperature 3000 PSI Reinforcement: 1 or 2** braid of high tensile steel wire |
Parker Parflex HFS HoseFirescreen® Hybrid Reinforcement: One braid of high tensile steel wire |
Parker Parflex HFS2 HoseFirescreen II® Hybrid Reinforcement: 1 or 2** braids of high tensile steel wire |
Parker Parflex HTB HoseEliminator® Compact Hybrid Reinforcement: Two braids of high tensile steel wire |
Parker Parflex M8 HoseE-Z Flex® Hybrid Constant Pressure 4000 PSI Reinforcement: Two braids of high tensile steel wire |
Parker Parflex R6 HoseAbrasion King® Constant Pressure 3000 PSI Reinforcement: 1 or 2** braids of high tensile steel wire |
Parker Parflex 560 HoseGeneral Hydraulic Reinforcement: Wire braid |
Parker Parflex 560R HoseGeneral Hydraulic Reinforcement: Wire braid |
Parker Parflex 560TJ HoseGeneral Hydraulic Reinforcement: Wire braid |
Parker Parflex 563 Hose / 563TJ HOSEGeneral Hydraulic Reinforcement: High Tensile Steel Wire Braid |
Parker Parflex 563LT HoseConstant Pressure Low Temperature 3000 PSI |
Parker Parflex 590 Hose / 590TJ HoseGeneral Hydraulic
Reinforcement: Aramid fiber, high tensile wire braid |
Parker Parflex 593 HoseGeneral Hydraulic Reinforcement: Wire braid |
Parker Parflex 594TJ HoseGeneral Hydraulic
Reinforcement: One or two braids of High Tensile Steel Wire |
Parker Parflex 510A HoseRefrigerant Reinforcement: Fiber |
Parker Parflex 510C HoseGeneral Hydraulic Reinforcement: Fiber |
Parker Parflex 515H HoseCompact/Lightweight Reinforcement: Fiber |
Parker Parflex 518C HoseNon-conductive Hydraulic SAE J517 ANSI A92.2 Reinforcement: Fiber |
Parker Parflex 520N HoseGeneral Hydraulic Reinforcement: Aramid fiber |
Parker Parflex 528N HoseNon-conductive Hydraulic Reinforcement: Aramid fiber |
Parker Parflex 53DM HoseDuraMax™ Low Temperature Constant Pressure 3000 PSI Reinforcement: Fiber |
Parker Parflex 53LT HoseLow Temperature Constant Pressure 3000 PSI Reinforcement: Fiber |
Parker Parflex 538LT HoseNon-conductive Low Temperature Constant Pressure 3000 PSI Reinforcement: Fiber |
Parker Parflex 540N HoseGeneral Hydraulic Reinforcement: Fiber |
Parker Parflex 575X HoseFast Response 5000 PSI Reinforcement: Fiber |
Parker Parflex 573X HoseFast Response 3000 PSI Reinforcement: Aramid Fiber |
Parker Parflex 575X HoseFast Response 5000 PSI Reinforcement: Fiber |
Parker Parflex 580N HoseHigh Pressure Hose 2000 to 5000 PSI Range Reinforcement: Fiber |
Parker Parflex H580N HoseHigh Pressure Hose 2000 to 5000 PSI Range Reinforcement: Fiber |
Parker Parflex 588N HoseHigh Pressure, Non-Conductive Hose Reinforcement: Fiber |
Parker Parflex 83FR HoseDuraGard™ General Purpose Urethane Reinforcement: Fiber |
Parker Parflex HJK HoseHighjack® Jackline Hybrid Reinforcement: 2 braids of high tensile wire |
Parker Parflex 53GW HoseGrease Whip Hose Reinforcement: Polyester |
Parker Parflex HLB HoseLubrication Line Reinforcement: Polyester |
Parker Parflex HPS HosePaint Spray Reinforcement: Fiber |
Parker Parflex MSH HoseMarine Steering Reinforcement: Fiber |
Parker Parflex MTH HoseDOT Marine Trailer Hose Reinforcement: Fiber |
Parker Parflex PTH HoseMarine Power Tilt Reinforcement: Fiber & stainless steel braid |
Parker Parflex S4 HosePredator® Water Jetting/Lateral Cleaning Hose 4000 PSI Reinforcement: Fiber |
Parker Parflex S5 HosePredator® Water Jetting/Lateral Cleaning Hose 4000 PSI Reinforcement: Aramid Fiber (S506 & S508) Fiber (S510) |
Parker Parflex S6 HosePredator® Sewer Cleaning Hose 2500 PSI Reinforcement: Fiber |
Parker Parflex S9 HosePredator® Sewer Cleaning Hose 3000 PSI Reinforcement: Fiber |
Parker Parflex CNG HoseElectrically Conductive CNG Hose Reinforcement: Fiber |
Parker Parflex 526BA HoseBreathing Air Refill Hose Reinforcement: Aramid Fiber |
Parker Parflex 540P HoseSpecialty Water Reinforcement: Fiber |
Parker Parflex 56DH / 568DH HoseDiagnostic Hose Reinforcement: Aramid Fiber |
Parker Parflex 1035A HosePower Cleaning Reinforcement: Fiber |
Parker Parflex 1035HT HosePower Cleaning Reinforcement: Fiber |
Parker Parflex 919 HosePTFE Hose Reinforcement: 304 Stainless Steel |
Parker Parflex 919B HosePTFE Hose with Stati-Dissipative Tube Reinforcement: 304 Stainless Steel |
Parker Parflex 919J HoseSilicone Jacketed PTFE Hose Reinforcement: 304 Stainless Steel |
Parker Parflex 919U HoseHigh Abrasion Resistance PTFE Hose Reinforcement: 304 Stainless Steel |
PARKER PARFLEX 919BJ HOSESilicone Jacketed PTFE Hose Reinforcement: 304 Stainless Steel |
Parker Parflex S5N HosePredator® Water Jetting/Lateral Cleaning Hose 4000 PSI 4000 PSI Constant Pressure Reinforcement: Aramid Fiber |
Parker Parflex 929 HoseHeavy Wall PTFE Hose Reinforcement: 304 Stainless Steel |
Parker Parflex 929B HoseHeavy Wall PTFE Hose with Static-Dissipative Tube Reinforcement: 304 Stainless Steel |
Parker Parflex 929BJ HoseSilicone Jacketed PTFE Hose with Static-Dissipative Tube Reinforcement: 304 Stainless Steel |
Parker Parflex 939 HoseConvoluted PTFE Hose Reinforcement: 304 Stainless Steel |
Parker Parflex 939B HoseConvoluted PTFE Hose Reinforcement: 304 Stainless Steel |
Parker Parflex 943B Hose3000 PSI W.P. High Temperature Hydraulic Hose Reinforcement: 304 Stainless Steel |
Parker Parflex 527BA Hose7000 PSI W.P. Breathing Air Refil Hose Reinforcement: Aramid Fiber |
Parker Parflex 950B Hose4000 PSI W.P. High Temperature Hydraulic Hose Reinforcement: Double High Density Braids of 304 Stainless Steel |
Parker Parflex 518D HoseNon-conductive Hydraulic SAE J517 ANSI A92.2 Reinforcement: High strength synthetic fiber |
Parker Parflex HP HoseHigh-Pressure Hydraulic/Pneumatic Hose 8000 to 10000 PSI Oil & Gas Reinforcement: High tensile strength aramid fiber Specs: SAE J517 |
Parker Parflex HP8 HoseHigh-Pressure Hydraulic/Pneumatic Hose 8000 to 10000 PSI Oil & Gas Reinforcement: High tensile strength aramid Fiber Specs: SAE J517 |
PARKER PARFLEX 2022N HOSEHigh-Pressure Hydraulic Hose 8000 to 10000 PSI Oil & Gas Reinforcement: Aramid Fiber Braid Specs: SAE J517 |
Parker 510DMeets or Exceeds SAE J517 100R7 1000 to 3250 PSI |
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How to Order
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- Request a Quote.
IMPORTANT!
Hose and hose fittings series must be correctly matched. Using any fittings other than those specifically designated by the hose manufacturer for use with each specific hose can lead to hose assembly failure. Hose assembly failures have lead to damage, injury and death.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and/or DEHP and/or carbon black, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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