SAE 100 R17 Compact High Pressure Hydraulic Hose | Large Bore, Extreme Pressure Rating

Hose Construction

Inner tube: oil resistant synthetic rubber
Reinforcement: one or two high tensile steel wire braids
Cover: oil, abrasion, weather resistant synthetic rubber
Working Temp.: -40℃ up to +121℃

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SAE 100 R17

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Designed for space-constrained high-pressure hydraulic systems, the SAE 100 R17 Compact High Pressure Hydraulic Hose is a high-performance fluid transfer solution for hydraulic system integrators, industrial equipment designers, and heavy machinery fabricators seeking a compact, flexible upgrade to standard hydraulic hoses. Built to meet and exceed SAE 100 R17 industry specifications, this hose features a streamlined three-part construction: an oil-resistant synthetic rubber inner tube, one or two layers of high-tensile steel wire braid reinforcement, and an oil, abrasion, and weather-resistant synthetic rubber outer cover. With a working temperature range of -40°C to +121°C, it is engineered as a direct upgrade and replacement for SAE 100 R1 hoses, delivering higher pressure capacity, superior flexibility, and a more compact footprint for installations where space is at a premium.

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Core Features & Technical Advantages

Space-Saving Compact Design for Confined Installations

The defining advantage of the SAE 100 R17 Compact High Pressure Hydraulic Hose is its optimized compact construction. By utilizing a high-performance thin-wall outer cover and precision-engineered steel wire braid reinforcement, the hose delivers a significantly smaller outer diameter (O.D.) for the same inner diameter (I.D.) compared to standard large-bore hydraulic hoses. This compact hydraulic hose maximizes flow capacity in tight machinery frames and confined equipment compartments, eliminating the need for oversize hoses that limit design flexibility and increase installation complexity.

Stable High-Pressure Performance with Industry-Standard Safety

At its core, the hose uses one or two layers of high-tensile steel wire braid reinforcement, delivering a consistent 210 bar (3000 PSI) working pressure across all standard sizes. It maintains a strict 4:1 burst pressure safety ratio, ensuring exceptional resistance to pressure fluctuations and impulse loading common in high-pressure hydraulic systems. This stable pressure performance makes it ideal for continuous high-pressure operation, with a lower risk of fatigue and failure compared to standard braided hoses.

Enhanced Flexibility for Simplified Routing & Reduced Stress

Unlike traditional large-bore hydraulic hoses that require wide bend radii and complex routing, our high pressure flexible braided hydraulic hose delivers a significantly tighter minimum bend radius, up to 2x smaller than equivalent standard hoses. This enhanced flexibility simplifies installation, reduces the required hose length for complex routing, and minimizes stress on the hose during dynamic equipment movement. It also cuts installation labor time and material costs for equipment manufacturers and retrofit projects. Full customization is available, including adjusted bore diameter, length, cover thickness, reinforcement details, and pressure ratings, all compliant with SAE 100 R17 and global standards including GB, DIN, RMA, AS, JIS, and SABS.

Applications & Industry Use Cases

Compact Mobile Hydraulic Systems

The tight space hydraulic hose is perfect for compact mobile equipment including skid steer loaders, compact excavators, and utility vehicles, where machinery frames have limited space for hydraulic routing. Its compact design and flexibility enable clean, efficient routing in confined compartments without sacrificing pressure performance.

Large Flow Industrial Hydraulic Equipment

Ideal for large-bore, high-flow hydraulic applications including industrial presses, injection molding machines, and material handling equipment, the hose delivers consistent high-pressure fluid transfer for large-volume systems, while its compact footprint reduces the overall space required for hydraulic line installation.

Agricultural & Construction Machinery Retrofit & Replacement

As a direct upgrade for SAE 100 R1 hoses, it is widely used for retrofit and replacement projects on agricultural tractors, harvesters, and construction machinery. Its enhanced flexibility and compact design resolve common routing challenges in existing equipment, extending the service life of hydraulic systems with minimal modification.

Detailed Technical Specifications

SIZE		I.D	W.D.	O.D	W.P		B.P	Min.B.R.	WEIGHT
INCH	DASH	MM	MM	MM	BAR	PSI	BAR	MM	KG/M
1/4	-4	6.2-7.0	10.4-11.1	12.5-13.3	210	3000	840	50	0.19
5/16	-5	7.7-8.5	11.5-12.1	13.8-14.6	210	3000	840	55	0.22
3/8	-6	9.3-10.1	14.0-14.6	16.2-17.0	210	3000	840	65	0.27
1/2	-8	12.3-13.5	17.2-17.8	19.5-20.3	210	3000	840	90	0.46
5/8	-10	15.5-16.7	22.0-22.6	24.3-25.1	210	3000	840	105	0.57
3/4	-12	18.6-19.8	25.1-25.9	27.6-28.4	210	3000	840	125	0.78
1	-16	25.0-26.4	32.6-33.4	35.2-36.0	210	3000	840	150	1.4

FAQ

Q1:What does the "compact" design mean for large-bore SAE 100R17 hoses?

A1:

The SAE 100R17 compact version uses a thinner, high-performance cover and optimized single steel wire braid reinforcement, resulting in a smaller overall outer diameter (OD) for the same large inner diameter (bore). This allows higher flow capacity in tight spaces while maintaining extreme high-pressure ratings (typically 210–280 bar / 3045–4060 PSI WP in larger sizes), making it ideal for heavy equipment where standard large-bore hoses are too bulky.

Q2:How do extreme pressure ratings in large-bore sizes benefit high-flow hydraulic applications?

A2:

Large-bore compact SAE 100R17 hoses deliver very high working pressures for their diameter (e.g., 210–280 bar / 3045–4060 PSI WP depending on exact size), with a strict 4:1 burst pressure safety ratio. This enables large-volume fluid transfer at extreme pressures without upsizing to even larger, heavier hoses—perfect for high-flow systems in mining excavators, large agricultural machinery, construction cranes, or industrial presses using petroleum-based hydraulic fluids.

Q3:Why is a tighter bend radius advantageous in large-bore compact hoses?

A3:

The compact construction reduces the minimum bend radius compared to traditional large-diameter hoses (e.g., often 1.5–2× smaller for equivalent bore), allowing sharper routing in confined machinery frames or around components. This flexibility improves installation ease, reduces required hose length, and lowers stress on the single braid during dynamic movement in heavy-duty applications without sacrificing extreme pressure capability.

Q4:What customization is possible for large-bore, extreme-pressure SAE 100R17 hoses?

A4:

Special specifications can be developed according to customer requirements, including adjustments to bore diameter (large sizes), length, cover thickness, reinforcement details, or pressure ratings while adhering to SAE 100R17 and standards like GB, DIN, RMA, AS, JIS, and SABS. This supports tailored solutions for specific high-flow, high-pressure needs in large equipment or industrial systems operating from -40°C to +121°C.