Air Hose
Boston Easy Couple:

TUBE
Nitrile
REINFORCEMENT
Textile, 1 braid
COVER
Neoprene (Black), Vinyl Nitrile (Blue and Gray)
COLOR
Black, Blue, Gray
TEMP. RANGE
-40°F to +200°F
BRANDING
Ink Print
WORKING PRES.
250 PSI
COUPLING
Push on couplings need no clamps (recommend Weatherhead Barb-tite hose ends). Barbed Inserts, Quick Acting, or Long Shank. Clamps - Interlocking, Single Bolt, Band, or Wire.

FEATURES
ADVANTAGES
MARKETS
APPLICATIONS
Neoprene or Vinyl Nitrile cover
Abrasion, oil, and weather resistant
Assembly/
Manufacturers
Mining
Construction
Plastic Molding
Pneumatic tools on production line; convey air, water, oils, etc.; transfer lubricated air to valves and cylinders; low pressure hydraulics
Black hose cover only has been accepted by MSHA (2G-13C) for underground use in lube oil lines, pneumatic, and low pressure hydraulics
Nitrile tube
Good oil resistance
Continuous permanent brand
Easy identification
Three colors
Color code air systems
Light weight & flexible
Easy to handle
Easily coupled
Use push-on couplings; no need for clamps
Braid reinforcement
Better coupling retention for impulse applications


Code
Nominal
I.D.
Braid
Nominal
O.D.
Approx.
Weight
Pounds
Per 100 Ft.
Maximum
Recommended
Working
Press. (PSI)
Standard
Coils
(Feet)
(In.)
(mm)
(In.)
(mm)
55-8696-04
1/4
6.3
1
1/2
12.7
8
250
500(G)
55-8696-16
3/8
9.5
1
21/32
16.7
13
250
350(G)
55-8696-22
1/2
12.7
1
3/4
19.1
15
250
300(G)
55-8694-04
1/4
6.3
1
1/2
12.7
8
250
500(B)
55-8694-16
3/8
9.5
1
21/32
16.7
13
250
350(B)
55-8694-22
1/2
12.7
1
3/4
19.1
15
250
300(B)
55-9998-04
1/4
6.3
1
1/2
12.7
8
250
500(Blk)
55-9998-16
3/8
9.5
1
21/32
16.7
13
250
350(Blk)
55-9998-22
1/2
12.7
1
3/4
19.1
15
250
300(Blk)
55-9998-31
5/8
15.9
1
15/16
23.8
20
250
250(Blk)
55-9998-35
3/4
19.1
1
11/16
27.0
26
250
250(Blk)