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The 5P™ Hose
5P™
Snap-tite’s 5P™ is a medium pressure hose that is tough enough to meet most application requirements, while remaining economical for your budget. 5P™ is a polyester, single jacket style hose with an EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) rubber liner that can handle most fluids, including some chemicals and petroleum-based products. It has a maximum operating pressure of 250 psi (1723 kPa) and can be treated with our optional Dura-Cote™ treatment for a higher level of abrasion resistance while preventing water-pickup.
Features & Benefits
- Single jacket, polyester, EPDM rubber lined hose.
- Optional Dura-Cote™ protective treatment.
- Hose remains flexible at temperatures as low as -40°F (-40°C) and is resistant to ozone and oxidation.
- Available with aluminum or brass couplings.
- Designed for the following applications: General industrial and construction use; discharge hose in plant fire protection; wash down and maintenance.
- Made in USA to ISO-9001:2015 certified quality assurance system.
- 11⁄2” and 21⁄2” sizes are UL, ULC, and FM certified.
Hose Sizing and Testing Standards
For specific data, please view and download the technical data sheet.
Strong, but Flexible:
- Industrial
- UL/ULC and FM Certified.
- USA Made
- 1-year warranty
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