A power steering pressure line, an air brake and a workshop air line each need a different hose. For these three jobs, Gates lists three hoses that are in our range.
Below we note the application of each one according to Gates and the standards it meets. Call for sizes and prices.
Our Gates hoses
- Gates® PS188 Power Steering Hose: Gates: for hydraulic power steering pressure lines; meets SAE J2050 Type 1 performance requirements; -40 °C to +150 °C.
- Gates® MegaTech™ Steel Wire and Textile Braided Hydraulic Hose (R5): Gates: hydraulic steering, cab cylinders, engine and transmission cooler and filter lines, air compressor lines. MegaTech 1000 in sizes -4…-10 meets DOT FMVSS 106-74 and SAE J1402 as air brake hose.
- Gates® Plant Master™ Hose: Gates: for air and water lines that require flexibility in every industry, including vehicle repair.
How to choose
When choosing a hose:
- Standard: SAE J2050 for power steering pressure lines (PS188); DOT FMVSS 106 and SAE J1402 for air brakes (MegaTech 1000, -4…-10).
- Temperature: PS188 and MegaTech -40 °C to +150 °C (MegaTech up to +121 °C in air); Plant Master -40 °C to +93 °C in continuous service.
- Fuel: Gates does not recommend MegaTech for gasoline and diesel fuel applications; Plant Master is not for use in oily environments. For fuel, see our fuel article.
- Size: The working pressure of each size is given in the size chart on the product page.
Frequently asked questions
Which standard does PS188 meet?
PS188 meets SAE J2050 Type 1 performance requirements. Its reinforcement is a high-strength double nylon braid; Gates states that this reinforcement withstands high temperatures and helps reduce system noise.
Can MegaTech be used as air brake hose?
According to Gates, MegaTech 1000 in sizes -4…-10 meets DOT FMVSS 106-74 and SAE J1402 as air brake hose.
Which hose for the workshop air line?
Gates recommends Plant Master for air and water lines that require flexibility in every industry, including vehicle repair; it is not for use in oily environments.