Many tire and service shops choose to use PVC air hoses because they are a cheaper alternative. However, one must consider the trade-off between quality and cost. PVC hoses are cheap to replace, but they have a few downsides. They don't lay flat well and are much more prone to dry-rot and falling apart.
The days of using heavy rubber hoses are long gone. MT-RSR now provides the latest and greatest in shop supplies to tire and service shops. Introducing the BluBird Air Hose - a superior quality air hose with excellent features. It is made of 100% rubber and is 40% lighter than standard PVC air hoses. The solid brass fittings are stronger than aircraft-grade aluminum, and the high-strength polyester woven reinforcement can safely withstand pressures up to 300 PSI.
BluBird hoses are perfect for all-year-round use because they have superior cold weather flexibility down to -50°F and can maintain their integrity up to +190°F. The external cover of BluBird hoses is abrasion-resistant and combined with high-strength woven polyester reinforcement that prevents elongation and adds strength, giving BluBird hoses a 300psi working pressure and a 4:1 safety burst factor.
Blubird Air Hose:
- 100% Rubber air hose is 40% lighter than traditional air hoses and as light as a hybrid hose
- 10-year limited warranty on the hose
- Remains flexible at -50°F
- Ozone and abrasion-resistant cover
- Braided polyester reinforced hose gives 300 PSI working pressure and 1,200 PSI burst pressure
Blubird Air Hose Reel:
This Air Hose Reel from BluBird is an efficient and compact way to store 1/2" diameter hose up to 50FT in length. The heavy-duty steel construction ensures maximum durability, with a corrosion-resistant powder-coated finish for added protection. The reinforced rubber hose offers flexibility, allowing for easy kinking and has a maximum working pressure of 300 PSI.