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Lightweight,
thin and strong
Nitta resin hose
Linemate™

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The Linemate™ resin hose from Nitta is used in various machinery.

Construction machinery
Construction machinery
Machine tools
Machine tools
Forklifts
Forklifts
Agricultural machinery
Agricultural machinery
Aerial work vehicles
Aerial work vehicles

Do you experience any of these issues?

Hoses

  • You want to use a hose with excellent wear resistance
  • You want to use a hose that is lightweight and durable

Mechanical design

  • You are designing a new machine and want to make it more compact

Fluid

  • You do not want to contaminate a fluid (oil)
  • You want to use a fluid other than oil

Others

  • You want something custom-made

Linemate™ can solve your issues!

Lightweight, thin and strong

Nitta resin hose Linemate™

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Nitta resin hose Linemate™
Five Features

01

It makes
compact piping possible

Hose outer diameter is small

The outer diameter of the hose is smaller than that of a rubber hose with wire. This makes piping in a narrow space easy and is effective for making equipment more compact.

02

 
Lightweight

Lightweight resin hose

The mass of the hose is 1/2 to 1/4 that of a rubber hose, making it possible to reduce the weight of equipment and to save energy.

03

 
Resistant to wear

Excellent wear resistance

The cover material is a polyurethane cover, so it has superior wear resistance compared to rubber hose, and the frequency of hose replacement due to wear can be reduced.

04

Strong against repeated bending

Small bending radius

Synthetic fiber is used for the reinforcement layer, so the hose is strong against repeated bending and impacts, and bending fatigue does not easily occur.
It can also be used with a smaller bending radius than a rubber hose containing wire.

05

Rich color variation

Hose color can be selected

The cover material can be color processed.
The new LB70 series has different color hoses in the standard lineup.

*Researched by Nitta

Differences between hydraulic rubber hoses and Linemate™

Differences between hydraulic rubber hoses and Linemate™

Compared with rubber hoses for hydraulics, this hose has superior wear resistance, bending,
and weather resistance, and is also lightweight and does not contaminate the fluid.
In addition, some of the hoses have fittings that can be fastened with Push-One.

New Product

Super-flexible Resin Hose LB70 Series

Super-flexible Resin Hose LB70 Series

Softer and more compact

  • 15% to 25% more flexibility
  • Fitting length is short so compact piping is possible
  • Lightweight resin hose
  • Excellent wear resistance
  • Clean and environmental burden reduction

Most flexibility

This is the most flexible resin hose (Nitta comparison), and reduces the load during hose installation.
It also flexibly supports complex layouts with good following performance.

Flexibility testing

Attach a hose to a testing machine in the state where it is bent 180° and then gradually reduce the bending radius and investigate the relationship between the bending radius and bending force.
[Test conditions] Test speed: 100 mm/min, Temperature: Room temperature

Most flexibility - LB70-06
Most flexibility - LB70-12

Wear resistance

The cover material is a polyurethane cover, so it has superior wear resistance compared to rubber hose, and the frequency of hose replacement due to wear can be reduced.

Wear testing (grindstone)

Cut the hose to 150 mm, leave it in a constant temperature, constant humidity chamber for one week, and then weigh it.
Insert a fixing rod into the hose and then attach it to the bottom face of the testing machine. Attach a grindstone to the upper surface.
Complete the number of test cycles specified and then leave the hose in the constant temperature, constant humidity chamber for one week then weigh it and investigate the change between before and after the test.

[Test conditions]
Test load: 2.5 kg, Temperature: Room temperature (23°C),
Stroke: 100 mm,
Cycle: 200 times (Reciprocating)/min,
Grindstone: Taber abrasive wheel H-22 (Grain size: Approx. 60)

Wear resistance

Dimensions and specifications

Hose color can be selected per fluid. Using separate colors helps prevent mistakes in installation.

Dimensions and specifications

*Please contact our company if you would like a color item of size 02.
★Product built-to-order

Lightweight, thin and strong

Nitta resin hose Linemate™

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Utilization scene and introduction case studies

We have continued to supply products suitable for applications based on requests from various industries.
We use the extensive knowledge and outstanding technical capabilities gained through those efforts to support customers in the construction of piping systems that best meet their needs.

Utilization scene and introduction case studies - Construction machinery

Construction machinery

Utilization scene and introduction case studies - Machine tools

Machine tools

Utilization scene and introduction case studies - Forklifts

Forklifts

Utilization scene and introduction case studies - Agricultural machinery

Agricultural machinery

Utilization scene and introduction case studies - Aerial work vehicles

Aerial work vehicles

Utilization scene and introduction case studies - Injection molding machines

Injection molding machines

Utilization scene and introduction case studies - Dental chairs

Dental chairs

Utilization scene and introduction case studies - Welfare vehicles

Welfare vehicles

Customizable to suit your needs

Hoses with special processing
Customization example 01

Double hose processing
/ Triple hose processing

Customization example - Double hose processing/Triple hose processing

Two hoses can be welded together.

Using a double hose has the following effects.

  • More compact piping space
  • One reel pulley is possible
  • The flapping of the hose during pressurization can be suppressed

It is also possible to weld three or more hoses together, and to weld a hose with a tube.

Hose protection parts
Customization example 02

Guard springs
 

Customization example - Guard springs

These can be attached to the entire length of the hose, to both ends of the joint, or to one end of the joint.

Attaching a guard spring has the following effects.

  • Protection against hose kinks and prevention of hose flattening
  • Protection against hose wear and damage

The material is steel.

Please stretch the product to 2 to 2.5 times the length of its tightly adhered state for use.

We also perform other hose processing and protective part attachment, etc., in response to customer requests.
If you are considering the special processing of hoses, please feel free to contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a "tube" and a "hose"?
Is it okay to send air along a hose?
The catalog includes a "Nylon core" and "Nylon liner core". What is the difference?
What is the difference between SE and SF for hose fittings?
What is the leakage current value of the nonconductive hose?
What are the service life and warranty period if a hose or tube is used at the upper limits listed in the catalog?
What are the advantages of a resin hose compared to a rubber hose?
Is use possible with grease or cutting oil other than general mineral hydraulic oil?
Is it possible to buy a product with the metal fittings assembled on the hose?
I would like to buy Nitta products, how can I get them?

Corporate Summary

Trade Name Nitta Corporation
Address of Headquarters 4-4-26 Sakuragawa, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, 556-0022
Phone: +81-6-6563-1211 / FAX: +81-6-6563-1212GoogleMap
Founded March 18, 1885
Established February 10, 1945

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For inquiries by telephone

Sales Department, Nitta Moore Division, Nitta Corporation
Support hours: 9:00 - 17:30 on weekdays
Osaka TEL.06-6563-1271 FAX.06-6563-1272
Tokyo TEL.03-6744-2725 FAX.03-6744-2707
Nagoya TEL.052-589-1321 FAX.052-566-2005
Fukuoka TEL.092-473-6651 FAX.092-474-2658