Do I need to use Fuel Line Hose Protection?

Yes, you do need Fuel Line Protection.
Why? Let’s get into it.

What is Fuel Line Protection?

Fuel Line Silicone Coated Hose Protection is used for shielding fuel and oil lines.
If one of these lines should burst or rupture, the Silicone Coated Hose Protection prevents the oil or fuel from spraying or dripping onto a hot surface, such as an exhaust manifold or turbo.

See below for resources from the MDG41.

Read more about Hose Protection compliance HERE.

Let’s simplify it…

Fuel Line Protection products:

• Silicone Coated Hose
• Velcro Silicone Coated Hose
• Velcro Hose Wrap (for bundling the hoses together)
• Silicone Adhesive Tape (to tie off the top and bottom of the hose)

features:

• Made of braided fibreglass yarns in a flexible substrate, it is then coated with a high-grade Silicone rubber.
• Resistant to hydraulic fluids, lubricating oils, and fuels.
• Silicone Coated Hose insulates against energy loss in piping and hosing.
• Protects employees from burns; and allows bunding of wires, hoses, and cables.
• It is the perfect cover to protect hydraulic hoses, pneumatic lines and wiring bundles.
• Withstands repeated exposures to molten steel, molten aluminium and molten glass up to 3000°F (1650°C).

FAQs

How does Fuel Line Silicone Coated Hose Protection prevent oil or fuel from dripping onto hot surfaces?
To prevent oil or fuel dripping, we recommend that Silicone Coated Hose covers the total length of the line to its lowest point, and is only tied at the top, this ensures the liquid exits harmlessly to the ground.

What temperature rating does Silicone Coated Hose have?
Silicone Coated Hose can handle events of 1200 degrees Celsius and a constant temp of over 250 degrees Celsius.

Can I buy Silicone Coated Hose by the metre?
Yes, We can provide whatever length is required to the nearest metre.

What is Silicone Coated Hose?
Silicone Coated Hose is mainly used for shielding fuel and oil lines. If one of these lines should burst or rupture, the Silicone Coated Hose prevents the oil or fuel from spraying or dripping onto a hot surface, such as an exhaust manifold or turbo. In reverse, it also prevents these lines from being damaged by fire or an unusually hot event.