Fuel Delivery Hose

Product Overview

A Fuel Oil Delivery Hose is a specially engineered soft-wall rubber hose designed for the discharge of petroleum-based products. As defined by international standard, this hose is not a general-purpose Wire Braided Hose or Wire Spiral Hose for hydraulics; it is a low-pressure (10 bar / 150 psi) delivery hose built for maximum safety and static dissipation in fuel transfer applications. Manufactured by a leading factory in China, this hose meets rigorous standard for withstanding aromatic fuels.

The core structure is simple yet robust: a black, smooth NR and SBR rubber compound tube, reinforced with multiple plies of high-strength synthetic fibre, and covered by a black, corrugated or wrapped cloth impression SBR rubber compound cover. This construction provides an exceptional balance of flexibility for tight job sites and resistance to fuel permeation.

Key performance highlights include a broad temperature range from -32°C (-89.6°F) to +82°C (+180°F), handling the coldest winter starts to hot summer recirculation. All sizes feature a 10 bar working pressure and a 30 bar bursting pressure, ensuring a standard 3:1 safety factor (working to burst) – a critical reliability metric. The inside diameter ranges from 1/2″ (12.7mm) to 8″ (203.2mm), supporting flow rates from light-duty transfer to high-volume tank filling.

This hose delivers four core advantages: 1) Superior flexibility for easy handling in tight spaces, 2) Excellent resistance to aromatic fuels (up to 50% content), 3) Durable corrugated cover that resists abrasion on rough construction sites, and 4) Lightweight design reducing operator fatigue during long shifts.

Primary applications include construction sites, mines, and light-duty industrial settings for transferring diesel, gasoline, lubricants, and fuel. It solves the critical pain points of hose hardening from aromatic content, burst risks from internal pressure spikes, and cover damage from dragging across concrete. As a quality producer, we back every hose with OEM ODM capabilities, providing full traceability and a pdf specification sheet upon request. For a complete solution, we also offer pre-made hose assembly with crimped fittings, reusable fittings, adapters, flanges, and protective sleeves or guards.

Product Advantages

• Fuel Compatibility: Handles up to 50% aromatic content in diesel, gasoline, and lubricants without inner tube degradation.
• Extreme Temperature Performance: Reliable Service from -32°C to +82°C, ensuring flexibility in arctic conditions and stability in engine rooms.
• Heavy-Duty Cover: The corrugated or wrapped cloth finish SBR cover resists abrasion, oil, and weather, extending service life on rough terrain.
• Bulk Flexibility: Unlike stiff High Pressure Hose, this soft-wall design coils easily for storage and maneuvers around equipment.
• Standardized Safety: With a 10 bar working pressure and 30 bar burst pressure, it meets global standards for low-pressure fuel delivery.
• Customizable Assembly: Available as a loose hose or as a complete hose assembly with your choice of crimped fittings, reusable fittings, or flanges.

Applicable Users: Construction contractors, mine site fuel transfer crews, agricultural co-ops, industrial plant maintenance teams, and petroleum equipment rental companies.

Detailed Technical Specifications Table

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Structure and Materials

• Tube (Inner Layer): Black, smooth NR (Natural Rubber) and SBR (Styrene-Butadiene Rubber) compound. This formulation resists swelling and hardening when continuously exposed to diesel, gasoline, and lubricants with up to 50% aromatics.
• Reinforcement: Multiple plies of high-strength synthetic fibre textile. This provides the 10 bar working pressure resistance while maintaining the soft-wall flexibility essential for tight bending radii – a key difference from a stiff Wire Braided Hose or Wire Spiral Hose.
• Cover (Outer Layer): Black, corrugated or wrapped cloth impression SBR rubber compound. The textured surface increases abrasion resistance and provides a superior grip for handling, while the corrugation allows for even tighter coiling without kinking.

Why Textile Reinforcement Instead of Wire for Fuel Delivery?

Unlike a High Pressure Hose used in hydraulics (200-400 bar), a Fuel Oil Delivery Hose operates at a maximum of 10 bar (150 psi). Using high-strength synthetic fibre rather than steel wire provides two critical advantages: 1) Flexibility: The hose can be bent to a radius 4x smaller than a wire-reinforced hose, essential for routing around vehicle engines and fuel tanks. 2) Safety: If static electricity builds up, the semi-conductive textile inner layers dissipate charge safely when proper fittings are used, reducing fire risk. Our engineering team has validated this design through 100,000+ flex impulse cycles.

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Application Industries

This Fuel Oil Delivery Hose is specified by engineers for its combination of fuel resistance and handling ease.

• Construction Sites: Transferring diesel from temporary storage tanks to excavators, loaders, and generators. The corrugated cover resists damage from concrete and rebar.
• Mining Operations: Fueling underground loaders and haul trucks. The -32°C performance ensures flexibility in cold mine air.
• Agriculture: Connecting nurse tanks to tractors and harvesters during planting and harvest seasons. Long lengths (61m/200ft) allow reaching across fields.
• Light-Duty Industrial: Lubricant and oil transfer in maintenance shops, plus waste oil collection.
• Marine (Small Craft): Dock-side fueling of workboats and fishing vessels.

Precise Selection Professional Guide

1. The Complete Assembly Solution

A hose alone is not a system. We provide the total solution: hose assembly with your choice of crimped fittings (for permanent, leak-free connections), reusable fittings (for field replacement), or adapters to convert thread types. To maximize safety, always pair your Fuel Oil Delivery Hose with static wire flanges or fittings that provide a conductive path to ground. We also offer protective sleeves (for high-traffic abrasion areas) and guards at coupling points to prevent kinking.

2. Fuel Oil Delivery Hose vs. High Pressure Hydraulic Hose

3. Solving On-Site Fuel Hose Failures

• Pain Point: Hose hardening after 3 months of gasoline use. Solution: Our NR/SBR rubber compound is specifically formulated to resist extraction by aromatic hydrocarbons, maintaining flexibility for years.
• Pain Point: Cover splitting from dragging on asphalt. Solution: The corrugated SBR cover is thicker and more abrasion-resistant than smooth cover hoses, providing a rugged “sacrificial” layer.
• Pain Point: Difficulty coiling the hose for storage. Solution: The synthetic fibre reinforcement offers 50% lower bending force than a comparable wire-braided hose, making daily coiling far less strenuous.

Technical Standards and Certifications

This Fuel Oil Delivery Hose is manufactured to meet or exceed international standard requirements for low-pressure petroleum delivery. While many applications reference SAE 100R6 or EN 12115 (for certain fuel types), our engineering standard includes a 3:1 burst-to-working pressure ratio and full compatibility with fuels containing 50% aromatics. We provide a certificate of conformance with every shipment. As a supplier to demanding global markets, we maintain ISO 9001:2015 for quality management and can provide REACH and RoHS compliance declarations upon request.

Brand and Quality Assurance

As a leading china-based manufacturer, producer, and exporter of industrial hoses for over 15 years, our brand is synonymous with consistency. Our factory integrates mixing, extrusion, spiral/wrapping, and vulcanization under one roof, ensuring full raw material control.

• Raw Material Incoming Inspection: Every batch of SBR rubber and synthetic fiber is tested for tensile strength and fuel swell index before release to production.
• In-Process Control: During extrusion, laser micrometers check outside diameter every 10 seconds. During vulcanization, temperature and pressure are recorded on a closed-loop system.
• 100% Hydrostatic Testing: Every finished hose length is proof-tested at 1.5x working pressure (15 bar) to verify integrity—a step many distributor-brand hoses skip.
• Laboratory Validation: We maintain in-house pulse testers, burst test stands, and ozone chambers. Our test data shows the hose maintains 100% of its burst rating after 200 hours at 82°C.

Customer Case: A construction rental company in Alberta, Canada, switched to our Fuel Oil Delivery Hose for their fleet of 300 diesel heaters. They reported an 85% reduction in hose-related callbacks over one winter season, primarily due to our hose retaining flexibility at -32°C while competitors’ hoses became rigid and cracked.

We are your single Source for Supply, offering OEM ODM services for custom branding, length marking, and private label packaging. We act as both factory and distributor for large projects, and a wholesaler for volume buyers.

Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Guide

1. Inspection: Before each use, check for cover cuts, bulges, or soft spots. Do not use if outer cover is worn through to reinforcement.
2. Fitting Installation: For crimped fittings, ensure the ferrule is matched to the outside diameter of the hose. For reusable fittings, lubricate the tube before inserting the nipple. Always use a hose clamp on barbed fittings to prevent blow-off at 10 bar.
3. Bending Radius: Do not bend tighter than 5x the hose inside diameter (e.g., for 1″ ID, minimum bend radius is 5 inches). Use guards at the coupling to prevent sharp kinking.
4. Static Grounding: When transferring flammable liquids, connect a grounding wire from the hose end fitting to a verified earth ground. The hose itself is not conductive; the liquid flow can generate static charge.
5. Storage: Store in a cool, dry area away from ozone (electric motors, welding equipment). Do not stack heavy items on the hose.
6. Maintenance: Flush with clean diesel or kerosene before changing fuel types to avoid compatibility cross-contamination. Replace immediately if any blistering appears on the cover, indicating a liner failure.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the definition of a Fuel Oil Delivery Hose?
A: It is a low-pressure, soft-wall rubber hose designed specifically for transferring petroleum-based liquids like diesel, gasoline, and lubricating oils, typically up to 10 bar working pressure.

Q2: Can I use a standard Water Hose for diesel?
A: No. Water hose tubes (usually EPDM) will swell and disintegrate within hours of contact with diesel. You must use a Fuel Oil Delivery Hose with an NBR or SBR tube.

Q3: What is the cost of this hose compared to a High Pressure Hose?
A: A Fuel Oil Delivery Hose is significantly lower in cost due to the textile reinforcement rather than steel wire. Price is typically 40-60% less than a comparable Wire Braided Hose. Contact us for current bulk discounts.

Q4: Can I get pre-assembled lengths with crimped fittings?
A: Yes. We supply custom hose assembly services. Provide your desired length, fitting type (NPT, BSP, JIC, or flanges), and we will deliver ready-to-install assemblies.

Q5: Do you provide OEM ODM services?
A: Absolutely. As a factory and producer, we offer custom printing on the cover, special length options, and private labeling for distributor and wholesaler partners.

Q6: Where can I buy a sample length?
A: You can buy a standard 61m coil or request a cut length. Contact our Support team for a sample request form. We supply globally as a leading exporter.

Do not let unreliable hoses slow down your fuel delivery operations. Whether you need a single 61-meter coil or a container bulk order, we are your direct Source. As a premier supplier and manufacturer in China, we offer factory-direct pricing, fast lead times, and complete technical support.

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• Get a pdf datasheet with full specification.
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Contact our engineers now for a rapid solution to your fuel transfer challenges.