Gates offers the following hose options
Best option
Xpiral Technology
Most common
Hydraulic applications, built with our proprietary wire-braid process technology, MegaSys™ MXG™ 4K hose is lightweight, highly flexible, and qualified to ONE MILLION impulse cycles. MXG™ 4K exceed performance criteria of SAE 100R12, EN 856 R12, and ISO 3862 R12(Size-16 also exceeds EN856 4SP performance requirements),exceed all criteria of ISO 18752 280DC & SAE100R19.
Highest performance- recommended option
Good option
Very high–pressure, high–impulse applications. Exceeds all requirements of ISO 18752 Grade D*, SAE 100R12, EN 856 R12 and ISO 3862 Type R12. *(Sizes 3/8", 1/2" and 5/8" exceed ISO 18752 Grade D performance but does not meet OD requirements). Compatible with biodegradable hydraulic fluids like polyolester, polyglycol and vegetable oil as well as standard petroleum–based fluids. Available in 121' through 200' continuous lengths.
Recommended when MXG4K is not available