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Racing Hose Pipes Can Withstand High Temperatures

by Roadrunner Performance HIGH PERFORMANCE HOSE & FITTINGS

Hose pipes are used widely across different walks of human life. These are manufactured in different types, shapes, and sizes. Hose pipes are not made of one but different materials so that they can suit the applications they will be used for. Earlier, hose pipes were generally made of rubber and its compounds. Rubber hose pipes were bulky and they got damaged easily and it was difficult to repair. Now hose pipes are available of different types such as nylon braided hose, steel hose, etc,. Now the hose pipes are made of Poly Vinyl Chloride- the excellent chemical of the 20th century that is widely used across a range of applications throughout the globe.


Hose Pipe Design


Plumbing is based on some important factors which are performance and application. Common factors are size, shape, width, length, diameter, pressure rating and chemical compatibility. These can be made of different materials according to the nature of application they will be used for. Different materials have their own pros and cons, with each material having its own durability. A material that is suitable for one application may be a total failure for other application because of varied temperatures and pressure range.


Types of Custom Hoses


Custom hoses are of numerous types, varying from industrial and hydraulic, which are commonly used in manufacturing plants and forklifts. Speciality and truck pipe can be seen in use in Department of Transportation vehicles, eighteen wheeler, and fire trucks. Aerospace, Mil-spec is used in rockets and military vehicles. You also have high-performance hoses that are used in customized street cars or racing cars. There is standard pressure tubing used in pressure washers, backyard grill, and washing machines.


Custom hoses can also be used in high-powered vehicle. For use in such vehicles, you are likely to use silicone tubing. If you want the combination of performance and looks, you should go for silicone as it is made to operate at much higher temperatures and pressure as compared to normal vulcanized rubber. Stainless steel hose is also popular for its toughness and it can be used for a range of applications. Both stainless steel and nylon braided hoses are used in street cars which are customized to deliver superior performance by replacing stock engine and other mechanical parts with specially designed and created racing parts.


These racing parts can be bought online, or from local sellers in the auto market. Considering the popularity of custom racing cars, there's huge range of aftermarket car racing products available on the market. However, you have to ensure that you do not end up buying cheap, low quality performance parts that are not likely to deliver top-end performance for a long period of time. Such parts can break down too soon and you may need to buy replacement parts at additional costs. So, it's better you buy good quality racing parts that contribute in delivering top performance and also come with guarantee. In case these parts break down witin guarantee period, you can get them repaired or replaced free of cost.



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