Aerospace style hose
For
war zones like Vietnam the US military required a range of strong, light, 
high
temperature hose assemblies that could be serviced in the field for use in oil,
fuel and hydraulic applications, mainly on helicopters. Aeroquip came up with
the AE701 hose and "Little gem" ® fittings, these eventually found
their way onto the war surplus market and were seized upon by the motor racing
fraternity.
The supply of these hoses and fittings gradually dried up, and a new industry
came into being making compatible hose and fittings. Earls "Permo-o-flex",
Goodridge "200" and Keith Black "Kb-plus" are examples.
Aeroquip returned to the market with the hose renamed "FC333 Racing hose".
All these hoses and fittings are interchangeable but only assemblies from one
"manufacturer" have any guarantee. Despite the interchangeability
there are differences in design of the method of fitting and the means of achieving
a "double swivel" on angled fittings.
In the beginning the Aeroquip " little Gem " fittings had a cutter
style attachment. which was suited to coping with the high pressures in hydraulic
systems and assembly by trained personnel. For the less demanding motorsport
use they opted for the far more user friendly compression style fitting, unlike
the competition which stayed with the old design.
Aeroquip were very late in producing a double swivel angled fitting but when
they did they overcame problems associated with existing designs where to achieve
a swivel the fitting had to turn in the hose thus breaking the primary seal
and often when sticking occurred the secondary seal as well.
Complies
with FIA regulations. Used by professional teams who will only consider the
best for fuel, oil and airjack systems.
Aeroquip FC333 hose
Use
with all fluids in automotive applications, except brake pressure lines. This
hose has AQP elastomer tube, partial stainless steel inner braid and a full
stainless steel outer braid reinforcement. Pressure capabilities vary
with dimensions see chart below.
Moquip
Aero Hose
Our
"own brand" version of FC333. The specification is very similar to
the above but offered at a very competitive price.
| Performance
& dimensions.
Temperature range -49oC to +150oC. Vacuum
rating 28 in/Hg.
|
Size |
Moquip
Part No |
Aeroquip
Pt No |
Hose
id |
Hose
od |
Working
pressure |
Burst
pressure |
Weight
lbs.ft |
Bend
radius |
| -4 |
MRH-4 |
FBA0400 |
0.22" |
0.44" |
1000psi |
6000psi |
.11 |
2.0" |
| -6 |
MRH-6 |
FBA0600 |
0.34" |
0.55" |
1000psi |
6000psi |
.16 |
2.5" |
| -8 |
MRH-8 |
FBA0800 |
0.44" |
0.65" |
1000psi |
5000psi |
.17 |
3.5" |
| -10 |
MRH-10 |
FBA1000 |
0.56" |
0.80" |
1000psi |
5000psi |
.21 |
4.0" |
| -12 |
MRH-12 |
FBA1200 |
0.69" |
0.94" |
1000psi |
4000psi |
.29 |
4.5" |
| -16 |
MRH-16 |
FBA1600 |
0.88" |
1.15" |
750psi |
3000psi |
.38 |
5.5" |
| -20 |
|
FBA2000 |
1.13" |
1.41" |
500psi |
2000psi |
.49 |
8.0" |
| -24 |
|
FBA2400 |
1.34" |
1.70" |
50psi |
200psi |
.80 |
9.0" |
| -32 |
|
FBA3200 |
1.75" |
2.09" |
50psi |
200psi |
.98 |
12.5" |
Fittings for FC333 hose
We offer five types of fitting.
1. The genuine Aeroquip product in blue and red anodised aluminium with double swivel on angled fittings.Fittings are called, and are, reusable, assembly is achieved by a simple threading together operation, ideal for on site assembly. Threads are JIC, straight, and swept bend 45°,90°,120°,150° & 180° configurations are available.
2. As above but in non swivel mode, it is lighter and less bulky for those prepared to take the trouble to line up the hose on assembly.
3. As per the two above but the fitting is swaged on to the hose. Swageing can be carried out at our factory or we can supply a suitable machine. This provides the ultimate weight saving.
4. Aeroquip do not offer a forged angled fitting, considering pressure drops through such devices as prohibitive. We offer a Moquip compact bend which has not only the small envelope of the forged fitting but also the strength due to the consistent wall thickness and one piece construction. They are anodised red and blue aluminium and are reuseable with cutter style attachment. Double swivel facility is standard.
5. Although we offer a wide range of adapters, it is sometimes desirable to use a metric female fitting, we offer a range, they have forged aluminium angle fittings and a black and gold finish and are reuseable.
Last Revised: 24th March 2004. Copyright © 1997 Think Automotive ltd. All rights reserved.
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