Silicone Coolant Hoses: Difference between revisions
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[http://www.purosil.com/ Prosil] produces 7020 series (2-ply) and 7030 series (3-ply) silicone/polyester-reinforced hoses. Also, the 70 series 4-ply. (-65F - 350F, chemical resistant). Full data sheet [http://www.purosil.com/PDFs/Page%2012.pdf here], including metric diameters. | |||
[http://www. | [http://www.theherd.com/articles/clamps.html This page] describes lined worm-drive hose clamps used on GM with silicone hoses. Silicone lines are more slippery than common rubber and therefore require greater clamping force. The lined clamps prevent the silicone from extruding through the worm slots and becoming damaged. | ||
Latest revision as of 23:37, 14 August 2006
Prosil produces 7020 series (2-ply) and 7030 series (3-ply) silicone/polyester-reinforced hoses. Also, the 70 series 4-ply. (-65F - 350F, chemical resistant). Full data sheet here, including metric diameters.
This page describes lined worm-drive hose clamps used on GM with silicone hoses. Silicone lines are more slippery than common rubber and therefore require greater clamping force. The lined clamps prevent the silicone from extruding through the worm slots and becoming damaged.