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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is EN 854 3TE hydraulic hose?
A: EN 854 3TE is a textile braided hydraulic hose designed for medium-pressure hydraulic applications. It features a rubber inner tube, one or more textile braid reinforcements, and a durable rubber cover, suitable for vehicle hydraulic systems.
Q2: Is EN 854 3TE hose suitable for buses and coaches?
A: Yes. EN 854 3TE hose is widely used in buses and coaches for power steering lines, return lines, and auxiliary hydraulic circuits where flexibility and vibration resistance are required.
Q3: What hydraulic fluids can this hose handle?
A: It is compatible with mineral oil-based hydraulic fluids, lubricating oils, and some bio-based hydraulic oils commonly used in commercial vehicles.
Q4: What pressure range does EN 854 3TE hose support?
A: EN 854 3TE hoses are designed for medium working pressure. The exact pressure rating depends on hose size and construction and complies with EN 854 standard requirements.
Q5: Why choose textile braided hose instead of steel wire hose for buses?
A: Textile braided hoses are lighter, more flexible, and better at absorbing vibration, making them ideal for vehicle applications where routing space is limited and comfort is important.
Q6: Is this hose resistant to heat and oil?
A: Yes. The rubber compound is oil-resistant and designed to perform reliably under typical operating temperatures found in bus engine compartments.