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Hydraulic Hose & Fittings

Potomac Rubber is proud to offer Eaton Weatherhead and BALFLEX Hydraulic Hose & Fittings. We offer hydraulic lines from 1/4"ID to 1-1/4"ID at custom lengths with custom ends. Most can be fabricated while you wait or as a custom production run. Need assistance or support? Please call or email our application experts for assistance.

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CATALOG - HYDRAULICS

EATON WEATHERHEAD BRAND

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Our HIGH-PRESSURE WEATHERHEAD hose features a nitrile inner tube with a WeatherSHIELD cover. It is reinforced with 2 (H280) or 4 (H430) steel braids and supports a range of temperatures between -50 ℉ to +260 ℉ . The cover is oil, abrasion and weather resistant. 

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Our LOW to MEDIUM-PRESSURE hose (SAE 100R3) has a tube made from high quality, oil resistant synthetic rubber that is resistant to petroleum and water-based hydraulic fluids. The textile reinforcement makes this hose flexible and lightweight. The cover is made from high quality synthetic rubber that is weather, oil, abrasion and corrosion resistant. This hose supports a range of temperatures between -40 ℉ to +212 ℉.

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We also offer SAE 100R5 hose for your DOT Air Brake needs. This is a general-purpose, medium-pressure hose for air brakes, power steering, turbo oil lines, tilt cab cylinders, transmission coolant and filtration lines. This hose is compatible with petroleum- based hydraulic fluids, air, water, gasoline and diesel fuel, lubricating oils and coolants. 

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Specifications

  • Meets or exceeds the performance requirements of: 

    • SAE 100R5

    • DOT FM VSS 106 Type All 

    • SAE J1402 Type All

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We are currently stocking this hose in 1/2" ID only. 

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1108DOT     1/2" ID      (1750 psi working pressure)

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BALFLEX BRAND

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Originally established and manufactured in Portugal, the BALFLEX Brand has continued to grow and expand to a presence in over 135 countries and is the top brand of hydraulic hose and fittings in Europe. We are proud to now offer their hose and fittings as a part of our inventory. 

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You will find that the Balflex hose and fittings are equivalent, if not superior in many categories when compared to other big USA brands like Eaton and Parker! Not only will you be impressed with the quality of this line, but you will certainly enjoy the lower price point offered here at
Potomac Rubber Company!

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Our HIGH-PRESSURE BALFLEX hose features a seamless oil resistant tube with an oil, weather and abrasion resistant cover that is U.S. MSHA approved. It is reinforced with 2 (SAE 100R16) or 4 (SAE 100R13) steel braids and supports a range of temperatures between -40 ℉ to +212 ℉ . 

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CRIMP YOUR OWN HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLIES!

ASK US ABOUT GETTING A CRIMPER FOR YOUR SHOP!

We all know, when a hydraulic hose needs to be replaced, you need it NOW! 

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Potomac Rubber has the ability to sell crimping machines for your shop! Buy the hose and fittings from us in bulk and assemble when you need to!

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We will walk you through the process and provide training to your staff. Ask us about your options today!

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Fittings, Couplings & Adapters

Potomac Rubber stocks a variety of hydraulic fittings. Our standard stock thread types include: 

  • NPT

  • NPSM

  • 37 DEG FLARE JIC

  • 45 DEG FLARE SAE

  • ORB (O-Ring Boss)

  • ORS (O-Ring Face)

  • 61 FLANGE

  • 62 FLANGE

   

We also stock adapters in these threads as well as Hydraulic Quick Connects. 

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