Parker Hose Compatibility Guide Ab-26

A technical handbook providing a chemical compatibility chart for Parker hoses with various fluid media, including ratings for inner tube materials and…

Brand: Parker
Category: Other
Document type: Product Leaflet
Language: English
Pages: 9
File format: PDF
File size: 205 KB
Published: 17 October, 2026
Updated: 17 October, 2026
MD5 checksum: B32B1C8E51FFFB22953990189182D048
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About this manual

This document serves as a technical handbook and ready reference guide for selecting Parker hoses based on the medium they will carry. It details chemical compatibility ratings for various fluid media against specific hose types and inner tube materials. The guide includes a comprehensive chemical resistance table and lists of hose types categorized into six columns for easy selection.

What's inside

Hose Selection by Medium
Chemical Compatibility Guide
Chemical Resistance Table
Hose Types List
Resistance Rating Key
Fitting Material Availability
Temperature and Pressure Warnings
Legal and Insurance Regulations

Specifications

Maximum Temperature for Air	100 °C (212 °F)
Maximum Temperature for Dry Air	121 °C (250 °F)
Maximum Temperature for Phosphate Ester Fluids	65 °C (150 °F)
Maximum Temperature for Hoses 837BM, 837PU	70 °C

Frequently asked questions

What is the resistance rating key for the chemical compatibility table?

A = Preferred, good to excellent with little or no change in physical properties. F = Fair, marginal or conditional with noticeable effects on physical properties. X = Unsuitable, severe effects on physical properties.

Are Push-Lok hoses recommended for fuel applications?

No, Push-Lok hoses (801PLUS, 804, 821FR, 831, 836, 837BM, 837PU, 830M, 838M) are not recommended for any type of fuel.

Which hoses are recommended for phosphate ester fluids?

For phosphate ester fluids, use 304, 774, 804 or F42 hoses.

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