Overview
Fuel-Cell Silicone Hoses

Water Line and Oxygen Line:

This hose has been specially introduced to eliminate the issue of contamination of the fluid or air carried by the hose, from trace level extractable materials found in the conventional silicones; for e.g. Siloxanes. The Shore-FC range finds usage in various sectors, including Motor-sport, Marine, Truck/Bus, Rail and Industrial sectors, wherever the risk of contamination needs to be reduced drastically.

Hence, the clear liner ensures that the purity of the air/fluid being transferred doesn’t get compromised.

Unless otherwise stated, our standard Reinforced Silicone Rubber Hoses have 3 plies of Polyester reinforcement – this applies to all hoses up to an Internal Diameter of 50mm. For larger diameter hoses we use 4 plies of the same reinforcement to provide better pressure resistance.

Our reinforced silicone hoses undergo extensive physical, chemical, and dynamic testing to perfectly match industry needs.

For OAT and hybrid OAT coolants, please inform us in advance, so that we can quote accordingly.

NOT SUITABLE FOR non-polar liquids such as hydrocarbons, mineral oils, and greases. Strongly attacked by concentrated acids and alkalis, particularly by oxidizing acids such as sulfuric or nitric acid. Also, Silicone Rubber is not suitable coolants containing high-concentration of ethyl-hexanoic acids or coolants with very high pH levels.

Available in a host of colors (specify the RAL code # in your inquiry …as simple as that), but the inner-lining will always be clear/translucent.

OPTIONS:

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF INNER LINER COMPOUND
Specification :-SAEJ20 Class A Silicone
Tests
RequirementsActual Result
Original properties
Shore Hardness (° A)55 to 7570
Tensile Strength Min ( MPa)5.58.40
% Elongation Min.200280
Oven Aging Conditions ,Change Limits, 70Hours/175°C
Change in Hardness (°A)+10+2
Change in Tensile, max%-15-6.11
Change in Elongation, Max%-40-7.24
Oil Immersion Change Limits in IRM 903 ( 70 Hours/100°C)
Change in Volume, max %0 to +45+30.66
Change in Tensile, max%-40-20.8
Coolant Immersion (Tube only) Change Limits, 70 Hours/at Boiling Point
Change in Volume, %0 to +40+7.14
Change in Hardness(° A)-10 to +10-1
Change in Tensile, max%-30-4.13
Change in Elongation, Max%-25-3.58
Compression Set 125 °C /70 h, max, %
Compression Set %4020.12
Cold Flexibility (-55 °C/5h)No cracksNo cracks
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF OUTER COVER COMPOUND
Specification :-SAEJ20 Class A Silicone
Tests
RequirementsActual Result
Original properties
Shore Hardness (° A)55 to 7566
Tensile Strength Min ( MPa)5.57.75
% Elongation Min.200270
Oven Aging Conditions ,Change Limits, 70Hours/175°C
Change in Hardness (°A)+10+3
Change in Tensile, max%-15-5.96
Change in Elongation, Max%-40-10.22
Oil Immersion Change Limits in IRM 903 ( 70 Hours/100°C)
Change in Volume, max %0 to +45+28.62
Change in Tensile, max%-40-17.85
Coolant Immersion (Tube only) Change Limits, 70 Hours/at Boiling Point
Change in Volume, %0 to +40+1.88
Change in Hardness(° A)-10 to +10-1
Change in Tensile, max%-30-9.22
Change in Elongation, Max%-25-10.56
Compression Set 125 °C /70 h, max, %
Compression Set %4019.68
Cold Flexibility (-55 °C/5h)No cracksNo cracks
Hydrogen Line:

For Hydrogen filling, we have a special Silicone Hose with a Black impermeable Liner

OPTIONS:

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF INNER LINER COMPOUND
Tests
RequirementsActual Result
Original properties
Shore Hardness (° A)70 +/-572
Tensile Strength Min ( MPa)714.50
% Elongation Min.175330
Oven Aging Conditions ,Change Limits, 70Hours/175°C
Change in Hardness (°A)+10+2
Change in Tensile, max%-15-4.23
Change in Elongation, Max%-40-8.35
Fuel C Resistance (70 hours @ 23 deg. C)
Change in Hardness(°A)+/- 5-3
Change in Tensile Strength (%)-25-15.44
Change in Elongation (%)-20-13.33
Change in Volume (%)0 to + 10 %+1.81
Oil Resistance, IRM 903 oil (70 hours @150 deg.C)
Change in Volume, %0 to +5+3.01
Compression Set 175 °C /22 h, max, %
Compression Set %5022.84
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF OUTER COVER COMPOUND
Specification :-SAEJ20 Class A Silicone
Tests
RequirementsActual Result
Original properties
Shore Hardness (° A)55 to 7570
Tensile Strength Min ( MPa)5.57.10
% Elongation Min.200300
Oven Aging Conditions ,Change Limits, 70Hours/175°C
Change in Hardness (°A)+10+3
Change in Tensile, max%-15-8.9
Change in Elongation, Max%-40-11.53
Oil Immersion Change Limits in IRM 903 ( 70 Hours/100°C)
Change in Volume, max %0 to +45+25.08
Change in Tensile, max%-40-22.08
Coolant Immersion (Tube only) Change Limits, 70 Hours/at Boiling Point
Change in Volume, %0 to +40+2.02
Change in Hardness(° A)-10 to +10-1
Change in Tensile, max%-30-9.21
Change in Elongation, Max%-25-10.25
Compression Set 125 °C /70 h, max, %
Compression Set %4019.74
Cold Flexibility (-55 °C/5h)No cracksNo cracks
Results can be supplied (for example for higher temperature resistance) on customers’ specific demand.