Hydraulic Hoses: Rubber, Thermoplastic, PTFE, Gates
A hydraulic hose needs to do three things at once: handle your system's working pressure, flex with the machine, and resist oil, heat and wear. Which construction you need depends on those three factors.
Rubber hoses with one or two wire braids (1SN, 2SN, 1SC, 2SC) cover most hydraulic applications at low to medium pressure. For higher pressure and heavier loads, a spiral hose with four or six wire layers (4SP, 4SH) rates up to 700 bar. Thermoplastic hoses are lighter and more flexible, useful where bend radius and weight matter. PTFE hoses handle high temperatures or aggressive media that rubber can't take. Our full Gates range covers a broad set of standard and specialist applications on top of that.
Not sure which construction fits your pressure, temperature and medium? Our technical support can help you choose, and we assemble custom hoses in our own workshop in Ghent, shipped the same day.
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Frequently asked questions about hydraulic hoses
Can I get a custom-made hydraulic hose?
Yes. Bring in your old hose or give us the specs (diameter, length, pressure, coupling type), and we'll crimp your hose to size in our Ghent workshop. Ready while you wait or shipped the same day.
Can my hydraulic hose be repaired?
A damaged hose is replaced, not repaired: the reinforcement layers can't be restored without compromising pressure resistance. Bring your hose in and we'll make a fast, identical replacement with matching couplings.
Do you offer a crimping service for hydraulic hoses?
Yes, our workshop crimps hoses to size with an in-house test bench. Bring your own hose and couplings, or choose from our range.
How do I protect a hydraulic hose from wear?
Hose protection (plastic spiral wrap, textile sleeve, or rubber sheathing) guards against abrasion, kinking, and UV wear wherever a hose moves against sharp edges or other components. Ask our team which protection fits your application.
Want to know more?
- Custom hose assembly — Have your hydraulic hose made to measure in our Ghent workshop, with crimped couplings and test bench.
- Brand alternatives — Discover equivalent alternatives to well-known brands like Parker and Alfagomma.
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