NL3020 is a brand name, popular, safe, reliable, rubber petroleum suction, discharge, or return hose for use with unleaded gasoline/fuels (less than 50% aromatic content), ethanol, diesel, kerosene, hydraulic fluids, hydrocarbons, and has a B10 Biodiesel resistant tube (the outside cover is NOT resistant to prolonged exposure to Biodiesel). It is also resistant to fats, greases, animal/vegetable oils, hot/cold water (not food grade), and certain solvents. It is commonly used for marine jumper, tank truck, or in-plant applications (NOT designed for reel applications as it has a wire helix). Its cover is resistant to gouging, abrasion, and weathering. For short lengths (i.e. 3ft), jumpers, or permanent installations where the hose cannot be inspected or tested at regular intervals, consider using a Stainless Steel braided hose.

Construction: Tube: Smooth, high quality, black nitrile. Cover: Wrapped, smooth, black Chemivic (nitrile blend) with a red spiral stripe (6" size has a slightly corrugated cover for added flexibility). Reinforcement: Wire helix between synthetic textile plies.

Typical Fittings: Swage/crimp permanent fittings, combination nipples (oil return only, do not use steel with gasoline), testing/certification. Use interlocking N10GY/N12GY along with WI- ferrules.

Temperature Range: -37°C (-35°F) to +93.3°C (200°F)

Detail Comments: Continuous lengths to 400' available on special request. 6" size has a slightly corrugated cover for added flexibility.

Warning: Critical App, Ground Hose Properly w/ Wire during Coupling

Cut Method: Sawzall or Hacksaw & Side Snips for Wire-Wear Safety Gloves