Rubber hoses are a common sight under the hood of many vehicles. While rubber works well, silicone hose kits and silicone hose offer some key advantages for automotive applications.
Auto-Silikonschlauch-Sets
Silicone hose kits for cars typically include:
- Silikonschläuche – In various lengths and sizes for different applications
- Clamps – To secure hoses onto fittings
- Beschläge – To connect hoses to other components
- Adhesives – For bonding hoses to metal or plastic surfaces
The silicone hoses in these kits feature properties that make them superior to traditional rubber hoses:
- Hitzebeständigkeit – Silicone can tolerate higher temperatures than rubber.
- Haltbarkeit – Silicone is stronger and lasts longer, with a lifespan up to 5 times that of rubber.
- Flexibilität – Silicone remains flexible over a wide temperature range for easy installation.
- Chemische Resistenz – Silicone is resistant to fuels, Öle, coolants and other automotive fluids.
- Witterungsbeständigkeit – Silicone is UV resistant for outdoor applications.
Using Silicone Hose Instead Of Rubber Can Benefit Many Systems Under The Hood:
- Fuel lines – Silicone withstands gasoline, resists methanol fuels and tolerates high pressures.
- Vacuum lines – Silicone stays flexible at extreme hot or cold temperatures for vacuums.
- Turbo charger lines – Silicone handles the high heat generated by turbochargers.
- Radiator and heater hoses – Silicone does not burst or split like rubber at high coolant temperatures.
- Ducting hoses – Silicone is more resistant to ozone and UV degradation from the sun.
- Brake lines – Silicone dampens noise and vibration better than rubber.
