Information N-HOS05-01 September 2005

Release Memo

NEXUS Hose TM

NEXUSTM PUSH-ON HOSE & COUPLINGS

Product

This IRM introduces a complete line of industry standard low pressure push-on
hose & couplings as requested by dealers to service industrial equipment,
Authorized Hose & Coupling Sales and Service Centers (ASSC) focused on
industrial business, and dealer-serviced OEMs. These hoses are the latest of
several planned NEXUS hose introductions designed to provide dealers a
comprehensive product line to pursue non-traditional markets.

The competitively priced line will feature 250 PSI maximum working pressure
hose product available in 5 sizes (1/4”, 3/8”, ½”, 5/8”, and ¾”) and 4 colors
(black, red, blue, & grey) and a selection of 42 popular couplings in standard
SAE/JIC end types.

FEATURES BENEFITS
Cover: Vinyl Nitrile (Colored Hose) Abrasion, oil, & weather resistant
Neoprene (Black Only) MSHA approved for underground use
Tube: Nitrile (RMA Class A) Good oil resistance
Branding: Continuous Ink NEXUS Easy identification
Colors: Black, Red, Blue, Grey Color code fluid systems
Couplings: Push-On, Non-crimp No tooling, Field repairable, No clamps
Reinforcement: 1-Fiber Braid Coupling retention under low impulse

Attachment I summarizes the part numbers, dimensions and package quantities

for the new product offerings.

For Dealer Sales Personnel

The information contained herein is intended for circulation only to Caterpillar and dealer employees whose duties require knowledge of such reports and is
intended exclusively for their information and training. Any reproduction of this release without the foregoing explanation is prohibited.

PELJ0573 Printed in USA © 2005 Caterpillar

All Rights Reserved
NEXUSTM is a trademark of Caterpillar Inc.
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Application

The Push-On hose & coupling line of products are designed for air, lubricated air,
water, water/oil emulsion, water/glycol hydraulic fluids, petroleum based
hydraulic fluids, and lubricating oils in a wide range of shop air systems and
general industrial, maintenance, and automotive applications.

Identification

These products feature a NEXUSTM branded ink layline with typical industrial
markings for hose type, inside diameter, maximum working pressure, and MSHA
approval code (black hose only).

Tooling Requirements, Assembly Technique, & Reuseability

Please see assembly and disassembly procedure in Attachment II.

Ordering

Order new products via ANTARESsm Parts Order Processing System.

Warranty

Complete warranty statement information can be viewed on your Caterpillar

marketing organization’s website.
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Reference

A promotional data sheet (PEHJ0130) will be available soon. The part numbers
have been added to the Hydraulic Information System (H.I.S.). The on-line
version of H.I.S. is available free to dealers via the extranet at https://his.cat.com.

Please refer to IRM HOS00-1 for a complete line of Quick Disconnect type
adapters that may be used with the Push-On couplings.

Tim Styfhoorn
Support Engineer
Phone: (309) 494-5945
mailto:Styfhoorn_Tim_J@cat.com

IRM/508250403.doc

The information contained herein is intended for circulation only to Caterpillar and dealer employees whose duties require knowledge of such reports
and is intended exclusively for their information and training. Any reproduction of this release without the foregoing explanation is prohibited.

This IRM can be viewed and downloaded electronically from the Internet. Please refer to your marketing organization specific site for access to the
Electronic Sales Library which contains all of the active IRMs and product support communication materials.

CAT, CATERPILLAR, NEXUS, their respective logos and “Caterpillar Yellow,” as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of
Caterpillar and may not be used without permission.

Electronic Sales Library

Internal Caterpillar Employees – http://cds.cat.com/PSMprev.nsf/$$MediaNumber
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Attachment I

NEXUSTM Push-On HOSE

Hose I.D. Package Part Number by Hose Color

Dash Qty.
Size (in) (mm) (FT) Black* Red Grey Blue

-4 0.250 6.4 250 255-6954 255-6955 255-6956 255-6957

-6 0.375 9.5 250 255-6958 255-6959 255-6960 255-6962
-8 0.500 12.7 250 255-6964 255-6965 255-6966 255-6967
-10 0.625 15.9 250 255-6968
-12 0.750 19.1 250 255-6969 255-6970 255-6971 255-6972
*NOTE: Black Covered Hose is MSHA Approved
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Attachment I

NEXUSTM Push-On Couplings

NPTF Male Pipe
A C
HOSE HOSE A THREAD B CUT-OFF
PART I.D. DASH THREAD DASH LENGTH FACTOR
NUMBER (in) (mm) SIZE SIZE SIZE (in) (mm) (in) (mm)
255-6973 0.250 6.4 -4 1/8 - 27 -2 1.40 36 0.65 17
255-6974 0.250 6.4 -4 1/4 - 18 -4 1.58 40 0.83 21
255-6975 0.375 9.5 -6 1/4 - 18 -4 1.76 45 0.89 23
255-6976 0.375 9.5 -6 3/8 - 18 -6 1.76 45 0.89 23
255-6977 0.500 12.7 -8 3/8 - 18 -6 1.91 49 0.89 23
255-6978 0.500 12.7 -8 1/2 - 14 -8 2.16 55 1.14 29
255-6979 0.625 15.9 -10 1/2 - 14 -8 2.68 68 1.14 29
255-6980 0.750 19.1 -12 3/4 - 14 -12 2.72 69 1.21 31

Female Pipe
A C
HOSE HOSE A THREAD B CUT-OFF
PART I.D. DASH THREAD DASH LENGTH FACTOR
NUMBER (in) (mm) SIZE SIZE SIZE (in) (mm) (in) (mm)
255-6981 0.250 6.4 -4 1/4 - 18 -4 1.52 39 0.77 20
255-6982 0.375 9.5 -6 3/8 - 18 -6 1.70 43 0.83 21
255-6983 0.500 12.7 -8 1/2 - 14 -8 2.03 52 1.02 26
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Attachment I

Female SAE 45 / JIC 37 Swivel

A C
HOSE HOSE A THREAD B CUT-OFF
PART I.D. DASH THREAD DASH LENGTH FACTOR
NUMBER (in) (mm) SIZE SIZE SIZE (in) (mm) (in) (mm) SAE JIC
255-6984 0.250 6.4 -4 7/16 - 20 -4 1.46 37 0.71 18
255-6985 0.250 6.4 -4 1/2 - 20 -5 1.52 39 0.77 20
255-6986 0.375 9.5 -6 5/8 - 18 -6 1.67 42 0.81 21
255-6987 0.375 9.5 -6 9/16 - 18 -6 1.67 42 0.80 20
255-6988 0.375 9.5 -6 3/4 - 16 -8 1.79 45 0.93 24
255-6992 0.500 12.7 -8 3/4 - 16 -8 1.95 50 0.93 24
255-6993 0.500 12.7 -8 7/8 - 14 -10 2.07 53 1.06 27
255-6994 0.625 15.9 -10 7/8 - 14 -10 2.60 66 1.06 27
255-6995 0.750 19.1 -12 1 1/16 - 14 -12 2.71 69 1.19 30
255-6996 0.750 19.1 -12 1 1/16 - 12 -12 2.71 69 1.19 30

Female SAE 45 / JIC 37 Swivel - 45 Degree Elbow

A C
HOSE HOSE A THREAD B CUT-OFF D
PART I.D. DASH THREAD DASH LENGTH FACTOR DROP
NUMBER (in) (mm) SIZE SIZE SIZE (in) (mm) (in) (mm) (in) (mm) SAE JIC
255-6997 0.250 6.4 -4 7/16 - 20 -4 1.56 40 0.81 21 0.33 8
255-6998 0.375 9.5 -6 5/8 - 18 -6 1.80 46 0.93 24 0.39 10
255-6999 0.375 9.5 -6 9/16 - 18 -6 1.80 46 0.93 24 0.39 10
255-7000 0.500 12.7 -8 3/4 - 16 -8 2.30 58 1.28 33 0.55 14
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Female SAE 45 / JIC 37 Swivel - 90 Degree Elbow

A C
HOSE HOSE A THREAD B CUT-OFF D
PART I.D. DASH THREAD DASH LENGTH FACTOR DROP
NUMBER (in) (mm) SIZE SIZE SIZE (in) (mm) (in) (mm) (in) (mm) SAE JIC
255-7001 0.250 6.4 -4 7/16 - 20 -4 1.45 37 0.70 18 0.68 17
255-7002 0.375 9.5 -6 5/8 - 18 -6 1.69 43 0.83 21 0.85 22
255-7003 0.375 9.5 -6 9/16 - 18 -6 1.70 43 0.83 21 0.85 22
255-7004 0.500 12.7 -8 3/4 - 16 -8 2.06 52 1.05 27 1.09 28

SAE 45 Male
A C
HOSE HOSE A THREAD B CUT-OFF
PART I.D. DASH THREAD DASH LENGTH FACTOR
NUMBER (in) (mm) SIZE SIZE SIZE (in) (mm) (in) (mm)
255-7005 0.250 6.4 -4 7/16 - 20 -4 1.58 40 0.83 21
255-7006 0.250 6.4 -4 1/2 - 20 -5 1.64 42 0.89 23
255-7007 0.375 9.5 -6 5/8 - 18 -6 1.82 46 0.95 24
255-7008 0.500 12.7 -8 3/4 - 16 -8 2.10 53 1.08 27

SAE Inverted Flare Male

A C
HOSE HOSE A THREAD B CUT-OFF
PART I.D. DASH THREAD DASH LENGTH FACTOR
NUMBER (in) (mm) SIZE SIZE SIZE (in) (mm) (in) (mm)
255-7009 0.250 6.4 -4 7/16 - 24 -4 1.50 38 0.75 19
255-7010 0.250 6.4 -4 1/2 - 20 -5 1.58 40 0.82 21
255-7011 0.375 9.5 -6 5/8 - 18 -6 1.72 44 0.86 22
255-7012 0.500 12.7 -8 3/4 - 18 -8 1.96 50 0.94 24
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Attachment I

NEXUSTM Push-On Couplings

Hose Mender
B
HOSE HOSE A CUT-OFF
PART I.D. DASH LENGTH FACTOR
NUMBER (in) (mm) SIZE (in) (mm) (in) (mm)
255-7013 0.250 6.4 -4 1.85 47 0.32 8
255-7014 0.375 9.5 -6 2.08 53 0.32 8
255-7015 0.500 12.7 -8 2.44 62 0.38 10
255-7016 0.625 15.9 -10 3.55 90 0.47 12
255-7017 0.750 19.1 -12 3.57 91 0.54 14
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Attachment II

NEXUSTM Push-On HOSE & COUPLINGS

Assembly Procedure

Assembly Procedure

1. Cut hose squarely to the desired length.

2. Lubricate the inside of the hose and the coupling liberally using light oil or
soapy water. DO NOT USE HEAVY OIL OR GREASE. Push hose onto
coupling until hose end bottoms underneath the protective cap. You may
need to use a vice to hold the coupling securely during this process.