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Rubber hose sizes

Rubber hose sizes

Whether you are employed in a large industry or working in your home workshop, it is very important to be familiar with the tools you are working with. If there is a need to use rubber hoses, you will surely at some point want to know the dimensions that you could work with. How many rubber hose sizes exist and how to measure them is one of the frequent questions of even top masters, and we will give you an extremely simple answer.

So what is the simplest way to measure rubber hoses? First of all, you must know that this measurement cannot be performed based on one dimension. Although it is a seemingly simple tool, you know that it’s made of different thicknesses and therefore you have to pay attention to quantify each part individually. In fact, it is necessary to measure the inner part, the outer part as well as the wall thickness. When buying a rubber hose, you need to know at least two of the three mentioned sizes, for your business to be more efficient later on. Once you discover these dimensions, then based on your needs you can easily find a rubber hose size that fits your project.

Even though it seems like an unimportant job or a job that only takes up your precious time, don’t be fooled into not paying the necessary attention to the rubber hose sizes. If you test the rubber hose size, you will be able to avoid all possible deformations, even in the last resort the impossibility of using the desired tube. Due to the rubber as its basic material, this tool is flexible and can often make a measurement error due to its content. To help you in this work, certain tools can be used to measure rubber hose sizes. These tools are jaws or wedge gauges and with them, your job will be much easier.

Rubber Hose Size Catalog

Compare tube bore, outside diameter and available wall thickness. Confirm material compatibility and operating requirements for the selected hose.

Rubber Hose

Compare Inside Diameter and Outside Diameter in mm. The cross-section drawing identifies the bore and outside diameter; confirm the selected tube material and service requirements.

Dimension guide
Tube cross section — Outside Diameter and Inside Diameter
Profile reference. Use the dimension letters and units in the selected table and confirm the part drawing.
Product appearance
Rubber Hose — product view
Illustrative product appearance. Refer to the selected row and part drawing for dimensions.
Part No.Inside DiameterOutside Diameter
RL5-16516
RL7-16716
RL3-19319
RL5-19519
RL7-19719
RL3-25325
RL5-25525
RL7-25725
RL3-32332
RL5-32532
RL7-32732
RL3-38338
RL5-38538
RL7-38738
RL3-45345

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Product specifications

Product form
Hollow elastomer tubing for a fitted line or sleeve
Dimensions to confirm
Inside diameter, outside diameter, wall thickness and cut length.
Size selection
Choose the drawing or chart row by its functional dimensions and units; verify mating-part tolerances before ordering.
Line layout
Check bend radius, unsupported spans and clearance at both connections.

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