We are a professional Automotive A/C Hose Manufacturer specializing in OEM and wholesale supply for distributors, aftermarket suppliers, and industrial clients. With direct factory production, flexible customization, competitive pricing, reliable quality, and fast shipping, we provide automotive A/C hose solutions tailored to your specific requirements.
Our automotive AC hoses are designed for reliable refrigerant transmission under high pressure and extreme temperature conditions, ensuring stable performance in automotive air conditioning systems.
What is air conditioning hose?
Air conditioning hose, also called A/C hose or A/C refrigerant line, is mainly used to transport gaseous and liquid refrigerants (such as R134a, R1234yf, etc.) in air conditioning systems in cars and refrigeration units. It usually connects multiple components such as compressor, condenser, evaporator, drying receiver, etc. in the air conditioning system to help achieve the refrigeration function of the air conditioning system and ensure its efficient operation.
These hoses are usually made of different types of high-quality rubber and reinforced with textile or steel wire braiding or spiral structures. Some types of automotive air conditioner hoses have barrier structures. They provide multiple layers of protection around the flowing refrigerant, thereby minimizing the risk of fluid penetration to ensure good performance under high temperature and pressure conditions.
The rated operating temperature range of our air conditioning hoses is -40℃ to 135℃. It has good high and low temperature resistance, aging resistance, weather resistance, and ozone resistance. According to the structure, it can be divided into four layers of Type E and five layers of Type C, which meets the standard of SAE J2604. The length is 50 m or customized.
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Different types of air conditioning hoses
Since A/C hoses need to adapt to different coolants and pressures, there are two common types of air conditioner hoses in industrial and automotive air conditioning systems: Type E and Type C. Type E is more pressure-resistant and durable, suitable for high-performance and environmentally friendly models; Type C is more economical and flexible, suitable for conventional use scenarios.
SAE J2064 Air Conditioning Hose Type E
SAE J2064 fiber-reinforced four-layer air conditioner hose
Construction:
Barrier: PA/Nylon alloy, with low permeability to refrigerant and avoids liquid seepage
Friction: EPDM
Reinforcement: PET/PVA, provides strength and has a small bending radius
Cover: EPDM, with good high-temperature resistance and oil resistance, Pinhole design
Application temperature: -40°C~+135°C
Standard: SAE J2064 SAE J3062 QC/T664-2019
Appliable Refrigerant: R 134a / R 404a / R 1234yf / R32 / R290
Advantages of Type E air conditioning hose:
Stronger high pressure resistance: Suitable for higher pressure automotive air conditioning systems (such as R134a or R1234yf refrigerants).
Excellent air tightness: effectively reduces refrigerant leakage, better environmental protection, suitable for more demanding environments.
Good aging and heat resistance: More suitable for long-term use under high temperature conditions.
| Code | Size | I.D | O.D | Wall Thickness | Wall Diff. | MAX.W.P. | MAX.B.P. | MIN.B.R | Permeability | ||
| # | inch | mm | mm | mm | mm | Mpa | Psi | Mpa | Psi | mm | kg/m³/year |
| ACE-0819 | 5/16" | 8.2±0.2 | 19.0±0.3 | 5.5 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 500 | 21 | 3000 | 55 | 1.6 |
| ACE-1023 | 13/32” | 10.5±0.2 | 23.0±0.3 | 6.2 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 500 | 21 | 3000 | 65 | 1.6 |
| ACE-1325 | 1/2"A | 13.0±0.2 | 25.4±0.3 | 6.2 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 500 | 22 | 3200 | 70 | 1.6 |
| ACE-1323 | 1/2"B | 13.0±0.2 | 23.0±0.3 | 5 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 500 | 22 | 3200 | 70 | 1.6 |
| ACE-1628 | 5/8" | 16.0±0.2 | 28.6±0.3 | 6.1 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 200 | 18 | 2600 | 85 | 1.6 |
| ACE-0815 | φ8 | 8.2±0.2 | 15.2±0.3 | 5.5 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 200 | 21 | 3300 | 55 | 1.6 |
| ACE-1118 | φ11.2 | 11.4±0.2 | 18.4±0.3 | 6.2 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 500 | 21 | 3200 | 65 | 1.6 |
| ACE-1220 | Φ13 | 12.8±0.2 | 20.8±0.3 | 5 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 500 | 22 | 2900 | 70 | 1.6 |
| ACE-1522 | φ15.2 | 15.4±0.2 | 22.8±0.3 | 6.1 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 500 | 18 | 2600 | 85 | 1.6 |
SAE J2064 Air Conditioning Hose Type C
SAE J2064 fiber-reinforced five-layer air conditioner hose
Type C hoses, commonly known as Barrier hoses, are crafted with multiple layers including a thermoplastic barrier.
Construction:
Tube: CSM/ IIR
Barrier: PA/Nylon alloy
Buffer: EPDM/ NBR
Reinforcement: PET/PVA
Cover: EPDM
Application temperature: -40°C~+135°C
Standard:SAE J2064 SAE J3062 QC/T664-2019
Appliable Refrigerant: R 134a / R 1234yf
Advantages of Type C air conditioning hose:
Simpler structure: lower cost and lighter weight.
Good installation flexibility: smaller bending radius, suitable for pipeline layout with small space or complex structure.
Suitable for medium and low pressure systems: Meets the basic needs of ordinary automotive air conditioning systems.
| Code | Size | I.D | O.D | Wall Thickness | Wall Diff. | MAX.W.P. | MAX.B.P. | MIN.B.R | Permeability | ||
| inch | mm | mm | mm | mm | Mpa | Psi | Mpa | Psi | mm | kg/m³/year | |
| ACC-0819 | 5/16" | 8.2±0.2 | 19.0±0.3 | 5.5 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 500 | 21 | 3000 | 55 | 1.9 |
| ACC-1023 | 13/32" | 10.5±0.2 | 23.0±0.3 | 6.2 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 500 | 21 | 3000 | 65 | 1.9 |
| ACC-1325 | 1/2"A | 13.0±0.2 | 25.4±0.3 | 6.2 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 500 | 22 | 3200 | 75 | 1.9 |
| ACC-1323 | 1/2"B | 13.0±0.2 | 23.0±0.3 | 5 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 500 | 22 | 3200 | 70 | 1.9 |
| ACC-1628 | 5/8" | 16.0±0.2 | 28.6±0.3 | 6.1 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 200 | 18 | 2600 | 85 | 1.9 |
| ACC-0815 | φ8 | 8.2±0.2 | 15.2±0.3 | 3.5 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 500 | 28 | 3300 | 55 | 1.9 |
| ACC-1118 | φ11.2 | 11.4±0.2 | 18.4±0.3 | 3.5 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 500 | 22 | 3200 | 70 | 1.9 |
| ACC-1321 | φ13 | 13.0±0.2 | 21±0.3 | 4 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 500 | 20 | 2900 | 75 | 1.9 |
| ACC-1523 | φ15.2 | 15.4±0.2 | 23±0.3 | 3.9 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 500 | 18 | 2600 | 85 | 1.9 |
Other A/C hoses
Spiral lines auto air conditioning Hoses (7 layer)
Construction
Tube: EPDM / CSM / IIR
Barrier:PA / NYLON
Friction:EPDM / CSM / IIR
Reinforcement: PET / PVA
Cover: EPDM / CLOTH
Inch: 5/16”, 13/32”, 1/2”, 5/8”, 3/4”
Working Pressure: 3.5 Mpa
Burst Pressure: 19-21 Mpa
Temperature: -40℃~+135℃ (-40℉～+275℉)
Appliable Refrigerant: R12, R134a, R404a,1234yf.
| Code | Size | I.D | O.D | Wall Thickness | Wall Diff. | MAX.W.P. | MAX.B.P. | MIN.B.R | Permeability | ||
| inch | mm | mm | mm | mm | Mpa | Psi | Mpa | Psi | mm | kg/m³/year | |
| ACCS-0819 | 5/16" | 8.2±0.2 | 19.0±0.3 | 5.5 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 500 | 22 | 3000 | 55 | 1.9 |
| ACCS-1023 | 13/32" | 10.5±0.2 | 23.0±0.3 | 6.2 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 500 | 22 | 3000 | 65 | 1.9 |
| ACCS-1325 | 1/2"A | 13.0±0.2 | 25.4±0.3 | 6.2 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 500 | 22 | 3200 | 75 | 1.9 |
| ACCS-1323 | 1/2"B | 13.0±0.2 | 23.0±0.3 | 5 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 500 | 22 | 3200 | 70 | 1.9 |
| ACCS-1628 | 5/8" | 16.0±0.2 | 28.6±0.3 | 6.1 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 200 | 18 | 2600 | 85 | 1.9 |
SAE J2064 Refrigeration Hose
SAE J2064 Refrigeration Hose
Construction:
Barrier: PA / NYLON
Friction: EPDM / CSM / IIR
Reinforcement: PET / PVA
Cover: EPDM / CLOTH
Temperature:
-40℃~+140℃ (-40°F~+284°F)
Application: Conveying Organic Solvents from Industrial Equipment.
| Code | Size | I.D | O.D | Wall Thickness | Wall Diff. | MAX.W.P. | MAX.B.P. | MIN.B.R | Permeability |
| inch | mm | mm | mm | mm | Mpa | Psi | Mpa | Psi | mm |
| RIT-0815 | 5/16" | 8.2±0.3 | 15.5±0.4 | 3.65 | 0.4 | 5 | 725 | 35 | 5000 |
| RIT-1018 | 13/32" | 10.7±0.4 | 18.8±0.5 | 4.05 | 0.4 | 5 | 725 | 30 | 4300 |
| RIT-1321 | 1/2" | 13.0±0.4 | 21.5±0.5 | 4.25 | 0.4 | 5 | 725 | 28 | 4000 |
| RIT-1624 | 5/8" | 16.1±0.4 | 24.1±0.5 | 4 | 0.4 | 5 | 725 | 28 | 4000 |
| RIT-1827 | 3/4" | 18.5±0.5 | 27.5±0.5 | 4.5 | 0.5 | 5 | 725 | 25 | 3600 |
Air Conditioning Hose Type B
In addition, we can also produce a less common air conditioning hose Type B – steel wire reinforced air conditioning hose without barrier.
It can be customized according to requirements such as pressure size, etc. If you want this product, please contact us at any time.
With years of experience in automotive hose OEM manufacturing, we specialize in the R&D and production of automotive A/C hoses and hose assemblies. Backed by advanced production lines and a rigorous quality control system, we provide a one-stop service covering everything from hose fittings to crimping.
We can also provide air conditioning hose connectors, mainly in three forms
The air conditioning hose crimping connector needs to be used together with the ferrules, and is completed by the air conditioning hose crimping machine.
Air conditioning hose crimping connector
Air conditioning pipe fittings with O-rings need to be connected to the hose with clamps to complete a tight installation.
Air conditioning pipe fittings with O-rings
The one-piece A/C hose connector is easy to install and widely used.
Integrated air conditioning hose fittings
Applications of Automotive Air Conditioning Hoses
Our automotive AC hoses are widely used in various vehicle and industrial cooling systems. With strong pressure resistance and excellent durability, they ensure stable refrigerant flow in demanding environments.
Typical applications include:
- Passenger vehicles air conditioning systems
- Commercial trucks and heavy-duty vehicles
- Construction and agricultural machinery
- Bus and public transportation HVAC systems
- Industrial refrigeration and cooling systems
- Automotive aftermarket replacement parts distribution
Our hoses are suitable for both OEM vehicle production lines and aftermarket wholesale supply.
Who We Serve
Companies that frequently require high-volume custom production of automotive A/C hoses include:
- Automotive Parts Distributors
- Bulk automotive A/C hose supply for aftermarket distribution.
- Automotive Hose Wholesalers
- Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers
- Automotive Manufacturers
- Hose Assembly Companies
- A/C hoses, fittings, ferrules, and crimping solutions.
Automobile manufacturing
FAQ about Conditioner Hose for Car
The difference between Conditioner Hose Type C and Type E
The Type C and Type E rubber conditioner hoses are different from their construction. And Conditioner Hose Type E has 4-layer construction. The difference is the conditioner hose Type E does not have the inner CSM/IIR layer.
Type E conditioner hose can resist all these common types of refrigerant, including R404a, R134A, R12, 1234yf. However, conditioner hose Type C cannot transport petroleum-grade lubricants, thus if the car use R404a and R12 refrigerant, we can not choose Type C conditioner hose.
Where can I get custom air conditioning hoses?
We are a Chinese supplier of air conditioning hoses, capable of custom-producing AC hoses suitable for various car models, serving auto repair shops, car manufacturers, and auto parts retailers. Please note that the minimum order quantity is 1000 meters; the larger the quantity, the more favorable our pricing. Feel free to contact us online at any time with drawings or hose specifications.
What is the MOQ for automotive AC hoses?
As an automotive A/C hose manufacturer, taking shipping and production costs into account, the minimum order quantity is 800 meters.
Can you supply automotive A/C hose assemblies?
We not only sell automotive A/C hoses but also provide specialized fittings and complete hose assemblies. You can also contact us if you need hose crimping tools; we offer both portable AC hose crimping tools and high-efficiency electric crimping machines.
What information is required for a custom AC hose quotation?
To request a quotation, please provide hose ID, OD, length, refrigerant type, working pressure, temperature range, required standard, fitting type and estimated order quantity.
Why is regular car air conditioning maintenance important?
Your vehicle’s air conditioning system does more than just keep you cool. It also helps maintain air quality inside the car, removes humidity, and ensures a comfortable environment for driving.
Regular maintenance of the air conditioning hoses is necessary because the air conditioning hoses can enhance the comfort inside the car, improve air circulation, and keep the car cool, especially on hot summer days.
Regular maintenance of the air conditioning hoses can ensure the efficient operation of the air conditioning system and reduce fuel consumption.
The most important thing is to prevent expensive repairs. Avoid small problems from becoming big problems and bringing high repair costs.
How are automotive air conditioning hoses and connectors together?
You can use an air conditioning hose crimping machine, select the appropriate size and crimp the ferrule and hose together.
Crimping tool for crimping air conditioning hose
air conditioning hose crimping machine
Why Choose Us
Production Process of Textile Reinforced Hose
Strongflex has our own production plant, the daily output can reach 50,000 meters hoses.
- There are more than 50 employees, everyone will abide by professional norms and complete the work with quality and quantity.
- We have 20 years of experience in the production of hydraulic hoses.
- We will take every order seriously and treat every customer with care.
