Formerly Oilfield Vacuum Hose
(Specification 4688)
RECOMMENDED FOR: An economical, light weight hose designed for oilfield waste pit recovery, tank truck service, including oil field vacuum truck, where full suction or rated working pressures are required. Ideal for applications handling crude oil, salt and fresh water, tank bottoms, drilling mud, dilute solutions of hydrochloric acids and sewage transfer. Reference Gates Chemical Resistance Table.
CAUTION: NOT RECOMMENDED FOR REFINED PETROLEUM PRODUCTS SUCH AS GASOLINE OR DIESEL. DRAIN HOSE AFTER USE.
TEMPERATURE: -40°C to +66°C continuous service. NOTE: Diesel fuel normally conveyed below +49°C.
CONSTRUCTION: Tube: Type C (Nitrile). Black.
Reinforcement: Synthetic, high tensile textile cord with steel wire helix.
Cover: Type D (SBR). Black corrugated with blue spiral stripe.
Design Factor: 3:1
COUPLINGS: 6, 7 or 78. (for ambient temperatures only). Reference the Hose Coupling Section.
PACKAGING: All lengths coiled and wrapped in polyethylene.
BRANDING: Continuous transfer label. Example: “Gates® Black Gold® Oilfield Vacuum (60-150)SD psi (1.03 MPa) W.P.”
SPECIAL ORDER REQUIREMENTS: If a special transfer label is required, contact Gates Corporation for minimum quantity.
REMNANT LENGTHS: None.
STANDARDS: Tube: ARPM (Class B) Medium oil resistance.