Hose and Hose Fittings

The RG Group is your single source for high quality hose and hose fittings and assembly tools. Featuring Parker products, RG offers an unmatched reputation in the industry and a breath of products second to none. Our products and services are backed by an international organization to provide local assistance on a global basis. We are committed to providing custom connector solutions to meet specific requirements.

RUBBER HOSE PRODUCTS
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Parker offers a comprehensive selection of rubber hoses in low, medium, high, and ultra high pressures. They are available in a wide variety of inner tube, reinforcement and cover combinations to meet specific application requirements.

Low Pressure

• Specialty - for marine fuel lines, LPG gas hose, suction/return lines, and general truck and bus service such as air brake and diesel fuel lines. Sizes: 1/4" thru 2" I.D. Pressure: vacuum to 500 psi.
• Air Conditioning - for air conditioning and refrigerant application systems, requiring R12, R22, or R134a type refrigerants. Sizes: 1/4" thru 1 1/4" I.D. Pressure: 350 thru 500 psi.

Medium Pressure

• SAE 100R1 Type AT - constructed with a single-wire braid reinforcement. For use with petroleum-based and water/glycol hydraulic fluids. Sizes: 3/16" thru 2" I.D. Pressure: up to 3250 psi.
• Fleet - for truck applications such as power steering, cab tilt, air intake, fuel and lube line systems. Available in SAE 100R5, SAE J1402 type AI and SAE J1402 type AII specifications.
• Specialty - For use with petroleum-based and water/glycol hydraulic fluids or non-flammable phosphate ester fluids. Sizes: 1/4" thru 2" I.D. Pressure: vacuum to 3000 psi.

High Pressure

• SAE 100R2 Type AT - constructed with a double steel wire braid reinforcement. For use with petroleum-based and water/glycol hydraulic fluids or non-flammable phosphate ester fluids. Sizes: 1/4" thru 2" I.D. Pressure: up to 5800 psi.

• Compact /Abrasion Resistant - for applications where tight routing and/or severe abrasion may occur. Extended service life and flexibility are featured. Sizes: 1/4" thru 1 1/4" I.D. Pressure: 2000 thru 5800 psi.

• Spiral - constructed with 4 spiral layers of steel wire reinforcement for severe impulse and pressure applications. For use with petroleum-based and water/glycol hydraulic fluids or non-flammable phosphate ester fluids. Sizes: 3/8" thru 2" I.D. Pressure: 2500 thru 4500 psi.

Ultra High Pressure

• Spiral - Constructed with 4 or 6 spiral layers of steel wire reinforcement. For use with hydraulic fluids seen in applications such as hydrostatic drives or travel lines for heavy-duty equipment. Sizes: 3/8" thru 2" I.D. Pressure: 3600 thru 6500 psi.

THERMOPLASTIC HOSE
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Parker Parflex Division offers thermoplastic and teflon hose products that cover the full range of industrial fluid transfer applications. Hoses are available in a wide choice of core tube materials, reinforcement designs, and outer covers to meet specific pressure, temperature, and other performance requirements.

• SAE 100R7 Type - Medium pressure hose with polymeric, elastomer, or copolymer core tube, fiber reinforcement and urethane cover. For hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Sizes: 1/8" thru 1" I.D. Pressure: up to 3250 psi.

• Material Handling - Low temperature hydraulic hose for material handling vehicles. Excellent in refrigerated plants or cold outdoor environments. Elastomeric core tube with fiber reinforcement and special polyester cover. Sizes: 1/8" thru 3/4" I.D. Pressure: up to 3000 psi.

• SAE 100R8 Type- High pressure with polymeric core tube, aramid or fiber reinforcement and urethane cover. For hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Sizes: 3/16" thru 1" I.D. Pressure: up to 5000 psi.

• Sewer Cleaning - Multi-purpose hose for maximum durability in cleaning sanitary service lines. Elastomeric core with fiber braid reinforcement and urethane cover. Conforms to WEMI suggested practice. Sizes: 1/2" thru 1" I.D. Pressure: up to 4000 psi.

• Wire Braided - High performance hydraulic hose with elastomeric core tube. Reinforced with either steel wire braid, or with aramid braid and high tensile steel wire braid. Sizes: 3/16" thru 1" I.D. Pressure: up to 5000 psi.

• General Purpose - Low pressure hose with PVC core tube, fiber reinforcement and PVC cover for industrial air and water service. Sizes: 3/16" thru 1" I.D. Pressure: up to 300 psi.

• Flame Resistant - Medium pressure hydraulic hose with elastomeric core tube, fiber braid reinforcement and flame-resistant cover. Cover resists weld splatter, sparks, short-duration flames and is self-extinguishing. Sizes: 1/4" thru 3/4" I.D. Pressure: up to 3000 psi.

• Non-Conductive - Medium to high pressure hydraulic hose with less than 50 micro amps leakage under 75,000 volts per foot. Elastomeric, polymeric or copolymer core tube with fiber reinforcement and urethane or polyester covers. Sizes: 1/8" thru 1" I.D. Pressure: up to 5000 psi.

• Carpet Cleaning - Specifically designed for carpet-cleaning water systems. Smooth, seamless thermoplastic inner tube specially compounded to be used with hot water. Fiber-reinforced, non-blooming thermoplastic cover. Sizes: 1/4" thru 3/8" I.D. Pressure: up to 1750 psi.

• Low Expansion - Polymeric core tube with fiber braid reinforcement and urethane cover for offshore drilling applications and others requiring minimum volumetric expansion. Sizes: 3/16" thru 1" I.D. Pressure: up to 5000 psi.

• Pure Water - Medium pressure hose for potable, distilled, and de-ionized water systems. Plasticizer-free, thermoplastic core tube with fiber braid reinforcement and urethane cover. Sizes: 1/4" thru 3/4" I.D. Pressure: up to 2750 psi.

FITTINGS FOR HOSE & THERMOPLASTIC HOSE
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RG offers a complete line of Parker fittings for Hose & Thermoplastic hose. Parker metal fittings include O-ring face seal, flare, male pipe, and metric designs. All are compatible with the easy-to-use Parkrimp system of crimping machines. Thermoplastic fittings are high-performance, corrosion resistant, polymeric fittings that ensure a tight connection every time. From steel to stainless steel, we have the fittings you need in a variety of shapes and sizes to meet all your hose connection needs.

• Flanges - available in SAE Code 61, Code 62, and Caterpillar^® style. Flanges come in an array of bent tube configurations and sizes including jump sizes. Sizes: 1/2" thru 1 1/2". Pressure: up to 6000 psi.

• Seal Lok - designed with a flat face and O-ring to create the optimal seal for leak-free hydraulic applications. Sizes: 1/4" thru 1 1/2". Pressure: up to 6000 psi.

• Metric - fittings are available in DIN, BSP, ISO, French, and JIS configurations. Sizes: 1/4" / 4mm thru 2" / 38mm. Pressure: up to 6000 psi

• JIC/37º and SAE 45º - flared fittings come in shapes and sizes to meet most connection requirements. Sizes: 1/4" thru 2". Pressure: up to 6000 psi. Parker fittings incorporate a dual seat in most sizes except in 3/8" and 3/4".

• SAE 100R5 Air Conditioning - fittings available in shapes and sizes that meet most SAE 100R5 hose and air conditioning hose applications. Sizes: 3/16" thru 1 13/16". Pressure: up to 3000 psi.

• SAE Straight Thread - fittings provide leak free port connection, the threads hold fitting in place while O-ring creates seal. Sizes: 1/4" thru 1 1/4". Pressure: up to 6000 psi.

• Pipe Fittings - fittings create a metal-to-metal seal. Threads of the fitting mate with the threads of the connecting port or coupling. Sizes: 1/4" thru 2". Pressure: up to 6000 psi.

CUSTOM MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS
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The RG Group can provide custom and prototype hose fittings. We can work from your drawings and have items designed to your specifications. Parker Custom Fittings are produced to NPTF, JIC, SAE, GAZ, ISO, DIN, JIS, BSP, and other global standards.

HOSE FABRICATION EQUIPMENT
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Use Parker's Parkrimp family of crimpers with Parker No-Skive hose and fittings to make factory-quality hose assemblies quickly and cost effectively. Parkrimp machines are simple to operate, have no gauges to set, and are built to provide years of rugged use. Parker's color-coded die trains keeps loose segments together while the exclusive Parkalign™ feature positions the coupling just right every time.

• Karrykrimp - weighing only 54 lbs., the Karrykrimp is designed for portability and comes standard with a hand pump. Electric, air/hydraulic, and battery-powered units also available. Capability: 100R1, 100R2, 100R3, 100R4, 100R5, 100R7, 100R8, 100R14, 100R16, 100R17, through 1 1/4" SAE.

• Karrykrimp 2 - designed for portability and increased crimping ability. A two-stage hand pump, electric, air/hydraulic, or battery powered unit is available to power the machine. Capability: 100R1, 100R2, 100R3,100R4, 100R5, 100R7, 100R8, 100R9, 100R12, through 1 1/4" SAE; 100R13, 100R16, 100R17, through 1" SAE.

• Parkrimp 1 - Parker's most popular bench-mounted unit is designed for easy and quick hose assembly fabrication. Power unit, dies, and die rings are standard. Capability: 100R1, 100R2, 100R3, 100R4, 100R5, 100R7, 100R8, 100R14, 100R16, 100R17, through 1 1/4" SAE.

• Superkrimp - heavy-duty, bench-mounted machine crimps a variety of hose assemblies. Superkrimp comes standard with your choice of power units. Order dies separately to best meet your needs. Capability: 100R1, 100R2, 100R3, 100R4, 100R5, 100R6, 100R7, 100R7, 100R8, 100R9, 100R14, 100R16, 100R17, through 2" SAE; 100R12, through 1 1/2" SAE; 100R13, through 1 1/4" SAE; 100R15, through 1" SAE. Will crimp stainless steel fittings.

• Parkrimp 2 - heavy-duty floor-mounted machine crimps a full spectrum of hose assemblies. Die kit, tooling, stand, and choice power units are standard. Capability: crimps full spectrum of hose and fittings from SAE 100R1 through SAE 100R17.