If you’re hunting for an air conditioning charging hose that behaves in the real world, the Type E six layers A/C HOSE from Hebei’s Wei County keeps popping up in conversations—mine included. I’ve toured factories, sat with QC teams, and, to be honest, watched more burst tests than any sane person should.
Two trends: lower permeation and refrigerant transition. R134a remains common, but R1234yf is everywhere in late-model vehicles, and EV heat pumps are picky about hose integrity. Many customers say they can’t afford callbacks from micro-leaks. That’s where a six-layer architecture is, frankly, not overkill.
Origin: Niu Jiazhai Industrial Area, Changzhuang Town, Wei County, Hebei Province, China. Barrier: PA/NYLON. Friction layers: EPDM / CSM / IIR. Reinforcement: PET / PVA. Cover: EPDM (CLOTH ISHEATH). Temperature: -40℃~+135℃ (-40℉~+275℉). Standards: SAE J2064 / SAE J3062 / 0C/T664. Certificate: ISO/TS 16949:2009.
| Spec (typical) | Value (≈, real-world use may vary) |
|---|---|
| Inner diameter range | 5/16"–1/2" (8–13 mm) |
| Working pressure | ≈ 2.1–3.5 MPa (300–500 psi) |
| Burst pressure | ≥ 4× working pressure per SAE |
| Permeation (R134a) | Low-permeation Type E class per SAE J2064 |
| Bend radius | ≈ 50–90 mm (size dependent) |
| Service life | Designed for multi-year OEM duty cycles |
Actually, the permeation benches are where this hose quietly shines—numbers stay comfortably within Type E targets.
- Passenger cars and light trucks (R134a, R1234yf).
- Buses, off-highway, ag equipment, reefers.
- Service carts and recovery machines needing a durable air conditioning charging hose.
Refrigerant-tight PA barrier, abrasion-friendly friction layers, and a cloth-wrapped EPDM cover that survives dragging across concrete. It seems that techs notice fewer kinks on tight bends, which—surprisingly—shows up in fewer slow-charge complaints.
| Vendor | Standards | Permeation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEMO Type E (Hebei) | SAE J2064/J3062, 0C/T664 | Low (Type E) | ISO/TS 16949:2009; solid value |
| Generic importer | Claims SAE | Varies | Check lot tests carefully |
| Premium OEM brand | SAE + internal OEM specs | Very low | Highest price |
Sizes, color stripe, custom print legends, and matched crimp fittings on request. MOQs are reasonable; lead time is usually 3–5 weeks depending on braid stock. For fleet kits, they’ll coil-cut and cap the air conditioning charging hose to length—handy.
- Verify SAE J2064/J3062 markings and date code.
- Match ID to flow needs; avoid undersizing.
- Ask for recent permeation and burst test data; real numbers beat claims.
- For R1234yf, confirm oil compatibility and flame-propagation criteria.