Is the UHP NON CONDUCTIVE thermoplastic hose, type 3 safe to use near live electrical equipment after passing SAE 100 R8 leakage test (<50 ÂµA at 246 kV/m for 5 minutes)?

Yes . UHP NON CONDUCTIVE thermoplastic hose, type 3 is safe to use near live electrical equipment after passing the SAE 100 R8 leakage test as specified. The test result (<50 ÂµA leakage at 246 kV/m for 5 minutes) demonstrates that the hoseâs construction (polyester inner layer, two aramid braids reinforcement, orange polyurethane outer layer) exhibits very low electrical leakage under high external field stress. Such leakage current is extremely small and indicates effective non-conductive behavior suitable for use in proximity to electrical installations, provided installation and operating conditions follow manufacturer guidelines. Caveats: ensure the hose is undamaged, clean, properly installed, and used within rated working pressure (700 bar) and temperature limits (â40 Â°C to +100 Â°C; for water and water-based fluids up to +65 Â°C). Do not rely solely on the leakage test if the application involves exposure to higher voltages, prolonged contamination, mechanical damage, or immersion . perform application-specific risk assessment and periodic inspection.

Can UHP NON CONDUCTIVE thermoplastic hose, type 3 be used safely around electrical installations after passing the SAE 100 R8 leakage test?

Yes - UHP NON CONDUCTIVE thermoplastic hose, type 3 can be used safely around electrical installations provided it has passed the SAE 100 R8 leakage test as described. The test result (<50 ÂµA leakage at 246 kV/m for 5 minutes) indicates very low conductivity under high electric field stress, meeting typical nonâconductive hose criteria. Construction (polyester inner, two aramid braids, polyurethane outer) and specified working pressure (700 bar) and temperature range (-40 Â°C to +100 Â°C; up to +65 Â°C for water-based fluids) support highâpressure hydraulic use. Ensure: the hose and fittings remain undamaged, are assembled per manufacturer instructions, and periodic reâtesting/inspection is performed to maintain nonâconductive performance in the intended electrical environment.

Does UHP NON CONDUCTIVE thermoplastic hose, type 3 maintain non-conductivity near energized equipment after SAE 100 R8 testing?

Yes. UHP NON CONDUCTIVE thermoplastic hose, type 3 maintains non-conductivity near energized equipment after SAE 100 R8 testing: leakage current measured was less than 50 ÂµA at an applied field of 246 kV/m for 5 minutes, which meets the non-conductive requirement for use near electrical installations. The hose construction (polyester inner layer, two aramid braids reinforcement, orange polyurethane outer layer), rated working pressure 700 bar and operating temperature range â40Â°C to +100Â°C (up to +65Â°C for water and waterâbased fluids), is consistent with the tested performance.

UHP NON CONDUCTIVE thermoplastic hose, type 3

Q: Is the UHP NON CONDUCTIVE thermoplastic hose, type 3 safe to use near live electrical equipment after passing SAE 100 R8 leakage test (<50 ÂµA at 246 kV/m for 5 minutes)?

Yes . UHP NON CONDUCTIVE thermoplastic hose, type 3 is safe to use near live electrical equipment after passing the SAE 100 R8 leakage test as specified. The test result (<50 ÂµA leakage at 246 kV/m for 5 minutes) demonstrates that the hoseâs construction (polyester inner layer, two aramid braids reinforcement, orange polyurethane outer layer) exhibits very low electrical leakage under high external field stress. Such leakage current is extremely small and indicates effective non-conductive behavior suitable for use in proximity to electrical installations, provided installation and operating conditions follow manufacturer guidelines. Caveats: ensure the hose is undamaged, clean, properly installed, and used within rated working pressure (700 bar) and temperature limits (â40 Â°C to +100 Â°C; for water and water-based fluids up to +65 Â°C). Do not rely solely on the leakage test if the application involves exposure to higher voltages, prolonged contamination, mechanical damage, or immersion . perform application-specific risk assessment and periodic inspection.

Q: Can UHP NON CONDUCTIVE thermoplastic hose, type 3 be used safely around electrical installations after passing the SAE 100 R8 leakage test?

Yes - UHP NON CONDUCTIVE thermoplastic hose, type 3 can be used safely around electrical installations provided it has passed the SAE 100 R8 leakage test as described. The test result (<50 ÂµA leakage at 246 kV/m for 5 minutes) indicates very low conductivity under high electric field stress, meeting typical nonâconductive hose criteria. Construction (polyester inner, two aramid braids, polyurethane outer) and specified working pressure (700 bar) and temperature range (-40 Â°C to +100 Â°C; up to +65 Â°C for water-based fluids) support highâpressure hydraulic use. Ensure: the hose and fittings remain undamaged, are assembled per manufacturer instructions, and periodic reâtesting/inspection is performed to maintain nonâconductive performance in the intended electrical environment.

Q: Does UHP NON CONDUCTIVE thermoplastic hose, type 3 maintain non-conductivity near energized equipment after SAE 100 R8 testing?

Yes. UHP NON CONDUCTIVE thermoplastic hose, type 3 maintains non-conductivity near energized equipment after SAE 100 R8 testing: leakage current measured was less than 50 ÂµA at an applied field of 246 kV/m for 5 minutes, which meets the non-conductive requirement for use near electrical installations. The hose construction (polyester inner layer, two aramid braids reinforcement, orange polyurethane outer layer), rated working pressure 700 bar and operating temperature range â40Â°C to +100Â°C (up to +65Â°C for water and waterâbased fluids), is consistent with the tested performance.

Additional information

Material	PEE – polyester
Maximum operating temperature [°C]	100
Minimum operating temperature [°C]	-40
Vacuum resistance	check

Non-conductive hose – leakage during testing according to SAE 100 R8 standard less than 50 µA at a voltage of 246 kV/m for 5 minutes, used near electrical installations. Inner layer: polyester. Reinforcement: two aramid braids. Outer layer: orange polyurethane. Working pressure: 700 bar. Operating temperature: from -40°C to +100°C (for water and water-based fluids max. up to +65°C).

List of product variants

Article number	Product variant name	DN	BAR	Availability	Actions
UH-0460-04	VHP NON CONDUCTIVE thermoplastic hose 5/32"	4	700	In stock	Enquiry
UH-0462-06	VHP NON CONDUCTIVE thermoplastic hose 1/4"	6	700	In stock	Enquiry
UH-OL8MNC-06	OL8M NON CONDUCTIVE thermoplastic hose 1/4"	6	700	In stock	Enquiry

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Non-conductive hose – leakage during testing according to SAE 100 R8 standard less than 50 µA at a voltage of 246 kV/m for 5 minutes, used near electrical installations. Inner layer: polyester. Reinforcement: two aramid braids. Outer layer: orange polyurethane. Working pressure: 700 bar. Operating temperature: from -40°C to +100°C (for water and water-based fluids max. up to +65°C).