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SAE Hydraulic Hose Standards

SAE 100R1

Reinforcement: Single braid steel.

Diameter Range: 3/16” to 2”
Max. Operating Pressure: 575 to 3,250 psi
Min. Bend Radius: 3.5” to 25”
Usage: General use high-pressure hydraulic hose.

SAE 100R2

Reinforcement: Two braids steel.

Diameter Range: 3/16” to 2”
Max. Operating Pressure: 1,150 to 6,000 psi
Min. Bend Radius: 3.5” to 25”
Usage: Good for outdoor uses like construction and mining, as well as on mobile equipment.

SAE 100R3

Reinforcement: Two braids textile.

Diameter Range: 3/16” to 1-1/4”
Max. Operating Pressure: 375 to 1,500 psi
Min. Bend Radius: 3” to 10”
Usage: General use as a low-pressure hydraulic hose, including antifreeze and hydraulic oil.

SAE 100R4

Reinforcement: Single or more braid textile with spiral wire.

Diameter Range: 3/4″ to 4”
Max. Operating Pressure: 35 to 300 psi
Min. Bend Radius: 5” to 24”
Usage: Typically used as suction and return hoses for hydraulic systems.

SAE 100R5

Reinforcement: Two braids textile with steel braid between. Braids have mildew-resistant compounds to resist wear.
Diameter Range: 3/16” to 3-1/16”
Max. Operating Pressure: 35 to 300 psi
Min. Bend Radius: 3” to 33”
Usage: Meant for medium-pressure applications, used in many automotive situations, including air brakes and power steering systems.

SAE 100R6

Reinforcement: Single braid or spiral textile.

Diameter Range: 3/16” to 3/4″
Max. Operating Pressure: 300 to 500 psi
Min. Bend Radius: 2” to 6”
Usage: General use as a low-pressure hydraulic hose.

SAE 100R7

Tube: Thermoplastic.
Temperature: -40° to 93°C
Cover: Thermoplastic.
Reinforcement: Synthetic f iber.
Diameter Range: 1/8” to 1”
Max. Operating Pressure: 1,000 to 3,000 psi
Min. Bend Radius: 1” to 12”
Usage: Medium-pressure, non-conductive settings where steel reinforcement is not allowed.

SAE 100R8

Tube: Thermoplastic.
Temperature: -40° to 93°C
Cover: Thermoplastic.
Reinforcement: Synthetic f iber.
Diameter Range: 1/8” to 1”
Max. Operating Pressure: 2,000 to 6,000 psi
Min. Bend Radius: 1” to 12”
Usage: High-pressure, non-conductive settings where steel reinforcement is not allowed.

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SAE 100R12

Temperature: -40° to 121°C

Reinforcement: Four steel wire spirals.
Diameter Range: 3/8” to 2”
Max. Operating Pressure: 2,500 to 4,000 psi
Min. Bend Radius: 5” to 25”
Usage: High-pressure applications in heavy-duty service settings.

SAE 100R13

Temperature: -40° to 121°C

Reinforcement: Multiple steel wire spirals.
Diameter Range: 3/4″ to 2”
Max. Operating Pressure: 5,000 psi
Min. Bend Radius: 9.5” to 25”
Usage: High-pressure applications, where there is a high likelihood of pressure spikes, like forklifts or construction machinery.

SAE 100R14

Tube: PTFE (Type B hose has conductive inner layer)

Temperature: -54° to 204°C
Reinforcement: Single braid steel.
Diameter Range: 3/16” to 1-1/4”
Max. Operating Pressure: 600 to 1,500 psi
Min. Bend Radius: 1-1/2” to 16”
Usage: High-pressure applications handling superheated f luids.

SAE 100R15

Temperature: -40° to 121°C

Reinforcement: Multiple steel wire spirals.
Diameter Range: 3/8” to 1-1/2”
Max. Operating Pressure: 6,000 psi
Min. Bend Radius: 6” to 21”
Usage: For petroleum-based f luids only. High-pressure applications with steady working pressure, including logging, agriculture, and oilf ield equipment.

SAE 100R16

Reinforcement: One or two braids steel.

Diameter Range: 1/4″ to 1-1/4”
Max. Operating Pressure: 1,800 to 5,800 psi
Min. Bend Radius: 2” to 8”
Usage: High-pressure applications, where hose needs to be especially f lexible.

SAE 100R17

Reinforcement: One or two braids steel.

Diameter Range: 3/16” to 1”
Max. Operating Pressure: 3,000 psi
Min. Bend Radius: 2” to 6”
Usage: High-pressure applications, rated for general industrial purposes.

SAE 100R18

Tube: Thermoplastic.
Temperature: -40° to 93°C
Cover: Thermoplastic.
Reinforcement: Synthetic f iber
Diameter Range: 1/8” to 1”
Max. Operating Pressure: 3,000 psi
Min. Bend Radius: 1” to 10”
Usage: High-pressure applications where non-conductive tubes are required.

SAE 100R19

Reinforcement: One or two braids steel.

Diameter Range: 3/16” to 1”
Max. Operating Pressure: 4,000 psi
Min. Bend Radius: 2” to 6”
Usage: High-pressure applications, rated for general industrial purposes.

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