
Spiral Wire Hydraulic Hoses Size · Working pressure
Gates® MXG™ 5K-XTP with XtraTuff™ Plus Cover
Built with Gates' patented Xpiral™ woven spiral technology, MegaSYS™ MXG™ 5K hydraulic hose is lightweight, extremely flexible and rated to ONE MILLION impulse cycles. MXG™ 5K exceeds the performance of wire spiral constructions, while standing out for the lower weight and flexibility made possible by Gates material science technology.
Size · Working pressure6MXG5K-XTP
| Inside diameter | Outside diameter | Working pressure | Burst pressure | Min. bend radius | Weight | Product code | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | DN | inch | inch | mm | PSI | MPa | PSI | MPa | mm | kg/100 m | Code |
| -6 | 10 | 3/8 | 0.71 | 18 | 5000 | 35 | 20000 | 140 | 65 | 43.8 | 6MXG5K-XTP(3/8) R13 |
| -8 | 12 | 1/2 | 0.71 | 18 | 5000 | 35 | 20000 | 140 | 90 | 61 | 8MXG5K-XTP (1/2) R13 |
| -10 | 16 | 5/8 | 1.03 | 26.10 | 5000 | 35 | 20000 | 140 | 100 | 88.9 | 10MXG5K-XTP (5/8) R13 |
| -12 | 19 | 3/4 | 1.16 | 29.60 | 5000 | 35 | 20000 | 140 | 120 | 107 | 12MXG5K-XTP (3/4) R13 |
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- Recommended applications: Extremely high-pressure, high-impulse abrasive applications. Compatible with standard petroleum-based fluids as well as biodegradable hydraulic fluids such as polyester, polyglycol and vegetable oil.
- Exceeds ISO 18752 350DC, SAE 100R13, EN856 R13 and ISO 3862 R13 performance criteria; sizes -10 and -12.
- MXG™ 5K is rated to 1,000,000 impulse cycles with GlobalSpiral™ (5000 psi working pressure, 133% test pressure, 250°F/121°C temperature) and to 600,000 impulse cycles with MegaCrimp™, exceeding industry standards for longevity in the factory or in the field.
- The Gates® XtraTuff™ Plus cover comes standard on MXG and provides abrasion and ozone resistance.
- Can be used with GlobalSpiral™ Couplings [G20 Series] and MegaCrimp™ Couplings [G25 Series] (-6 and -8 only).
- MXG™ 5K has a minimum bend radius 50-60% tighter than the industry standard, for longevity in the factory or in the field.
- Compact construction with excellent flexibility and lower bend force for faster, more ergonomic installation (25% better bend force, 5% smaller OD and 20% lighter).
- The durable XtraTuff™ Plus cover adds toughness with 25 times the abrasion resistance and 800+ hours of ozone resistance.
- Meets MSHA 2G Flame Retardant Acceptance Designation.
- The Gates® XtraTuff™ Plus cover comes standard on MXG and provides abrasion and ozone resistance.
- Engineered to exceed industry standards; backed by laboratory testing and field trials.
- Has a minimum bend radius 50-60% tighter than the industry standard, for long service life in the factory or in the field.
- Compact construction with excellent flexibility and lower bend force for faster, more ergonomic installation (25% better bend force, 5% smaller OD and 20% lighter).
- The durable XtraTuff™ Plus cover adds toughness with 25 times the abrasion resistance and 800+ hours of ozone resistance.
- Meets MSHA 2G Flame Retardant Acceptance Designation.
| HOSE SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| RECOMMENDED FOR | High-pressure hydraulic applications. Easy to route and install in tight spaces. An alternative to spiral hoses in high-pressure lines where flexibility is required. |
| TUBE | NBR (nitrile)-based. |
| REINFORCEMENT | Woven spiral reinforcement with four layers of high-tensile steel wire. |
| COVER | Black, XtraTuff Plus synthetic rubber. MSHA approved. |
| TEMPERATURE RANGE | -40°C to +121°C. For fluid emulsions. |
| STANDARDS | Exceeds ISO 18752 350DC (GS couplings). Exceeds ISO 18752 350CC (G couplings). Exceeds ISO 3862 R13 performance criteria. Exceeds EN 856 4SP (-10 and -12) performance requirements. |
| COUPLINGS | GlobalSpiral (all sizes). MegaCrimp (sizes -6 to -8). |
| TYPE APPROVALS | DNV, LR, BV and ABS. Improved ozone and abrasion resistance. Extremely flexible and lightweight. |
| CHARACTERISTICS | Proprietary application of material science and processing technology. Superior impulse performance: MXG5K-XTP with GlobalSpiral (GS) couplings is rated to a 1,000,000-cycle impulse life, and MegaCrimp (G) couplings are rated to a 600,000-cycle impulse life for MXG5K-XTP sizes -06 and -08. Impulse tested to the same parameters as the Gates EFG5K spiral hose (pressure, temperature and bend radius). |
- Construction machinery: excavators, booms and loaders
- Agricultural machinery: agricultural and off-road vehicles
- Mining: mining machines and drill rigs
- Marine: DNV, LR, BV and ABS type approval; LR coverage -6…-12, with GlobalSpiral fittings
- Industrial plants / factories: manufacturing
- Forestry: forestry machines and delimbers






