Refrigerant Hose minimizes permeation of greenhouse gases.
Press Release Summary:
Suited for transit buses, motor coaches, trains, and large overhead cranes, Aeroquip EverCool(TM) A/C Hose is available in sizes 12, 16, 20, and 24 with max operating pressure of 500 psi and minimum bend radius of 2.5, 3.0, 4.0, and 5.0 in., respectively. Hose features EPDM cover, butyl tube with barrier layer, one wire, and synthetic braid reinforcement. Screw-together fitting uses elastomer on hose nipple for leak assurance at hose/fitting connection.
Original Press Release:
Eaton's Aeroquip(TM) Lowest Permeation, Refrigerant Hose Provides Bus and Motorcoach Customers with Sustainable Air Condition System Solutions
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. ... Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced the introduction of its Aeroquip EverCool(TM) low-perm hose aimed at reducing permeation of greenhouse refrigerant gasses in air conditioning applications for transit busses, motor coaches, trains, and large overhead cranes
"Our EverCool A/C hose has an engineered barrier layer utilizing new manufacturing technology," said Eaton's product manager Doris Showalter. "Its unique construction and proven test performance has confirmed that FC800 is as much as 10 times better than the typical A/C hose used in large bus applications today. Tested to six cycles of coupling integrity per SAE J2064, the low refrigerant loss rates are impressive.
"It's designed to provide bus manufacturers with a ready solution to SAE and customer mandates for lower perm hoses," Showalter added, "and virtually eliminates refrigerant loss from hose and the resulting need to "top off" the system on the first warm day of the season."
EverCool is available in sizes 12 through 24. Combined with Eaton's unique screw-together fitting using an elastomer on the hose nipple for leak assurance at the hose/fitting connection, the new hose provides an easy retrofit on existing vehicles or installation on new bus and motor coach systems.
"It is extremely flexible for a large bore hose and is very easy to install," Showalter noted. "The barrier layer technology is completely new to A/C hose construction. In addition to offering lower permeation, it's compatible with all bus refrigerants, making it applicable on a global basis."
Part Number DN Hose I.D. Hose O.D. Max Operating Pressure Minimum Burst Pressure Minimum Bend Radius Weight Per Foot
Inches/mm Inches/mm PSI/BAR PSI/BAR Inches/mm kg/m/lbs/ft
FC800-12 16 .63/16.40 1.06/27.20 500/35 500/175 2.5/63.5 0.67/.41
FC800-16 20 .88/22.80 1.24/31.30 500/35 500/175 3.0/76.2 0.69/.47
FC800-20 25 1.12/29.30 1.51/38.60 500/35 500/175 4.0/101.6 0.87/.58
FC800-24 32 1.38/35.5 1.75/35.50 500/35 500/175 5.0/127.0 1.02/.69
Eaton's new EverCool hose features an EPDM cover, butyl tube with barrier layer, one wire, and a synthetic braid reinforcement. It offers excellent flexibility, as much as 10 times lower effusion resistance, excellent resistance to moisture ingression, and a field-attachable fitting.
The EverCool hose specifications, pricing and lead times are available through Eaton and its global channel partners.
Eaton's Hydraulics Group is a segment of the company's Industrial Sector. The business is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of a comprehensive line of reliable, high-efficiency hydraulic systems and components for use in mobile and stationary applications. Mobile and stationary markets include agriculture, alternative energy, construction, forestry, manufacturing, material handling, mining, oil and gas, processing, transportation and utility equipment. Eaton's Hydraulics Group provides customer-driven solutions under product names such as Aeroquip®, Boston®, Char-Lynn®, Eaton®, Hydrokraft®, Hydrowa®, Hydro-Line®, Integrated Hydraulics®, Synflex®, Vickers®, Walterscheid(TM), and Weatherhead®. For more information, visit www.eaton.com/hydraulics.
Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company with 2010 sales of $13.7 billion. Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2011, Eaton is a global technology leader in electrical components and systems for power quality, distribution and control; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; aerospace fuel, hydraulics and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has approximately 70,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.
