SAE 100 R1 Hose Supplier in Saudi Arabia — Single-Wire Braid Hydraulic Hose, 40 to 225 BAR
SAE 100 R1 is a single-wire braid hydraulic hose for petroleum and water based hydraulic fluid, fuel and lubricating oils. FLEXI HOSE® SAE 100 R1 AT is catalogued in nine bores from 1/4 inch to 2 inch, at working pressures from 3265 PSI / 225 BAR down to 580 PSI / 40 BAR. Manufactured at Bhiwadi, Rajasthan and shipped factory-direct to Saudi Arabia.
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What Is SAE 100 R1 Hydraulic Hose?
SAE 100 R1 is the single-wire braid grade of the SAE 100 hydraulic hose series. The FLEXI HOSE® AT construction is a black oil resistant synthetic rubber lining, one braid of high tensile brass coated steel wire, and a synthetic rubber cover resistant to weather, ageing and abrasion. Service temperature is −40 °C to +100 °C across every bore.
The catalogued application is hydraulic systems running petroleum or water based fluid, plus fuel and lubricating oils. SAE 100 R1 is the grade to specify when the circuit pressure genuinely sits inside the single-braid envelope. It is lighter and easier to route than the two-braid SAE 100 R2 grade, and at 1 inch bore it carries 1275 PSI / 88 BAR against 2400 PSI / 165 BAR for R2.
Across Saudi Arabia, SAE 100 R1 is the volume grade in workshop replacement stock. Municipal fleets in Riyadh and Jeddah, agricultural equipment in Al-Kharj and the Qassim region, tipper and tanker bodies, and plant room power packs all run circuits that sit comfortably below the R1 line. Buying the correct grade rather than defaulting upward keeps assembly weight, bend radius and cost sensible. The whole family is set out on the Saudi hydraulic hose page.
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SAE 100 R1 in the FLEXI HOSE® Hydraulic Range
Five hydraulic grades are manufactured in-house. The single-braid R1 grade is the entry point of the wire-reinforced range. Every figure below is taken verbatim from the FLEXI HOSE® catalogue.
The grade covered on this page. One wire braid over an oil resistant tube, for petroleum and water based hydraulic fluid, fuel and lubricating oils.
The two-braid grade. Same tube, cover and temperature range, at roughly double the working pressure. The step up when a circuit exceeds the single-braid line.
Four spiral plies wrapped in alternating directions, for the highest pressure circuits and the only grade in the range rated to +120 °C.
Textile braid rather than wire. Lighter and more flexible again, for low pressure hydraulic and return lines where pressure capability is not the constraint.
The lowest pressure grade in the series. Single textile braid for pilot lines, lubrication lines and low pressure return duty.
SAE 100 R1 Size and Pressure Specifications — All 9 Bores
The complete FLEXI HOSE® SAE 100 R1 AT size table. PSI and BAR pairs are published exactly as printed in the catalogue and are never recalculated or rounded.
| Nominal Bore (Inch) | Nominal Bore (mm) | Mean O.D. (mm) | Working Pressure (PSI) | Working Pressure (BAR) | Min. Burst (PSI) | Min. Burst (BAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 inch | 06.00 | 14.00 | 3265 | 225 | 13060 | 900 |
| 5/16 inch | 08.00 | 15.00 | 3120 | 215 | 12480 | 860 |
| 3/8 inch | 10.00 | 17.00 | 2610 | 180 | 10440 | 720 |
| 1/2 inch | 12.50 | 20.00 | 2320 | 160 | 9280 | 640 |
| 3/4 inch | 20.00 | 27.50 | 1525 | 105 | 6100 | 420 |
| 1 inch | 25.00 | 35.00 | 1275 | 88 | 5100 | 352 |
| 1-1/4 inch | 31.50 | 44.00 | 900 | 62 | 3600 | 248 |
| 1-1/2 inch | 38.00 | 50.00 | 730 | 50 | 2920 | 200 |
| 2 inch | 50.00 | 63.50 | 580 | 40 | 2040 | 140 |
Construction: lining of black oil resistant synthetic rubber compound; reinforcement of a single braid of high tensile brass coated steel wire; cover of synthetic rubber compound resistant to weather, ageing and abrasion. Service temperature −40 °C to +100 °C across the full range.
On the PSI / BAR pairs: the pairs above are printed catalogue values, not conversions. We publish them as printed because the catalogue figure is the one our test certificates are issued against. Request the test certificate for your batch with the quotation.
Choosing Between SAE 100 R1, R2 and 4SP for a Saudi Circuit
Four questions, in order. Working through them in sequence is what stops a hose being specified on bore alone.
Media — what is in the line?
SAE 100 R1 is catalogued for hydraulic systems with petroleum or water based fluid, and for fuel and lubricating oils. The tube is a black oil resistant synthetic rubber compound. Phosphate esters, strong solvents and corrosive chemicals fall outside that scope, and a UHMWPE lined hose should be considered instead.
Pressure — at your bore, not the smallest
This is where most specification errors happen. SAE 100 R1 carries 3265 PSI / 225 BAR at 1/4 inch but only 580 PSI / 40 BAR at 2 inch. A circuit running 150 BAR is fine on R1 up to 1/2 inch bore, marginal at 3/4 inch, and outside the grade at 1 inch. Check the row that matches your bore before assuming the grade.
Duty cycle — steady or impulse?
Published working pressure assumes a reasonable duty cycle. Circuits that cycle rapidly to peak, such as a tipper ram or a compaction body, consume fatigue life faster than a steady-state transfer line at the same pressure. Where cycling is severe, moving from SAE 100 R1 to R2 buys margin that a longer hose or a bigger clamp will not.
Routing, bend radius and weight
The advantage of SAE 100 R1 over a two-braid or four-spiral hose is that it bends tighter and weighs less, which matters on a machine with congested routing. If a spiral hose has been fitted where R1 is adequate, the assembly is often being forced past its bend radius at the fitting, and that is a failure mode in itself.
If the pressure answer lands above the single-braid line at your bore, step up to SAE 100 R2 or, for the highest pressure circuits, EN 856 4SP / 4SH. If it lands well below, a textile braid grade may be lighter and cheaper without any loss of service life.
SAE 100 R1 Applications Across Saudi Arabia
Where single-wire braid hydraulic hose is the right grade in the Kingdom, sector by sector.
Municipal Fleets — Riyadh and Jeddah
Refuse compaction bodies, skip loaders, road sweepers and vacuum tankers operated by Amanah contractors. Body circuits typically run between 150 and 210 BAR, which places them squarely on SAE 100 R1 at 3/8 inch and 1/2 inch bore.
Agriculture — Al-Kharj and Qassim
Tractor spool circuits, loader arms, pivot irrigation drive units and grain handling equipment across the central agricultural belt. Duty is seasonal and pressures are moderate, so a single-braid grade gives the flexibility that congested tractor routing needs.
Tipper and Tanker Bodies
Hoist circuits on aggregate tippers and fuel tankers running the Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah corridors. Ram circuits are intermittent and moderate pressure, but the cycling is severe, so bore and duty cycle both need checking against the SAE 100 R1 table.
Workshop and Fleet Replacement Stock
Independent workshops and fleet stores across the Kingdom hold SAE 100 R1 in the common bores because it covers the largest share of repair jobs. Consistent bore-to-bore availability matters more here than headline pressure.
Plant Room and Building Services
Hydraulic power packs for dock levellers, car park barriers, gates and lifting platforms in commercial developments. These circuits are low pressure and continuous duty, and SAE 100 R1 covers them without the routing penalty of a heavier grade.
Marine and Fishing at Jazan and Jubail
Deck winches, net haulers and steering gear on small commercial vessels. Salt-laden air attacks the cover and the crimped ferrule, so the ageing and abrasion resistant cover specification matters as much as the pressure rating.
Why Import SAE 100 R1 Hose from Flexihose India?
What Saudi procurement teams, trading houses and workshop chains get by buying direct from the manufacturer.
Manufacturer, Not Reseller
Hose is extruded, braided, cured and tested at our own plant at F-621, Phase-1, RIICO Industrial Area, Bhiwadi, Rajasthan. You buy at manufacturer pricing and you talk to the people who made the batch.
In-House Test Lab
Burst, impulse and dimensional testing is done in our own R&D laboratory, and all test equipment is calibrated by NABL-accredited bodies. Test certificates ship with the consignment.
Published Figures Only
Every pressure, bore and temperature figure on this page comes from the FLEXI HOSE® catalogue. We do not publish interpolated or “typical” values, and we do not convert between PSI and BAR to fill a gap in a table.
Bore Availability Across the Range
All nine SAE 100 R1 bores from 1/4 inch to 2 inch are catalogued, so a distributor can stock the full ladder rather than the two or three sizes an importer happens to carry.
Consolidated Shipments
R1, R2, R3, R6 and EN 856 4SP/4SH ship on the same order and the same bill of lading, alongside industrial rubber hose, suction and discharge hose and metallic hose. Every shipment carries commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading and test certificates.
Four Product Families. One Manufacturer.
The single-braid hydraulic grade is one product within four hose families manufactured in-house at Bhiwadi, Rajasthan and exported to Saudi Arabia by Vardhman Hydraulic Hoses Pvt. Ltd.
SAE 100 and EN 856 hydraulic hoses for high pressure circuits, with working pressures up to 6090 PSI / 420 BAR on EN 856 4SP/4SH.
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Air, steam, sand blast, water and carbon free hoses built to IS 444, IS 446, IS 10655 and IS 5894.
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The 10 bar series in bores to 8 inch and beyond, for water, oil, bulk material and chemical transfer.
- Water Suction & Discharge
- Oil Suction & Discharge
- UHMWPE Chemical Hose
- Fly Ash / Bulk Material
- Lay Flat Discharge
Annular corrugated stainless steel hose to EN ISO 10380 and PTFE lined hose rated to +260 °C.
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Send your bore, length or coil quantity, end fitting requirement and destination port. Our export team replies within 24 hours with FOB or CIF pricing, lead time and test certificates. Pricing is quoted on request only.
People Also Ask — SAE 100 R1 Hose in Saudi Arabia
Short, direct answers to the questions Saudi buyers ask most about single-wire braid hydraulic hose.
What does SAE 100 R1 mean?
SAE 100 R1 is the designation for a single wire braid hydraulic hose under SAE J517. The “R1” identifies the construction: one braid of high tensile steel wire over an oil resistant tube. The AT suffix on the FLEXI HOSE® product indicates a cover suited to skive-free fitting attachment.
What is the maximum pressure of a single-braid hydraulic hose?
In the FLEXI HOSE® catalogue the highest working pressure is 3265 PSI / 225 BAR at 1/4 inch nominal bore, with a minimum burst pressure of 13060 PSI / 900 BAR. Working pressure falls as bore increases, down to 580 PSI / 40 BAR at 2 inch.
Is SAE 100 R1 hose good enough for an excavator?
It depends on the circuit, not the machine. Main boom, arm and bucket circuits on modern excavators typically run 250 to 350 BAR, which is above the single-braid line at every bore, so those need R2 or a four-spiral grade. Auxiliary, pilot and return lines on the same machine are often well within SAE 100 R1.
How do I identify SAE 100 R1 hose on a machine?
Read the layline printed along the cover, which carries the grade, bore and manufacturer. If the layline has worn off, cut a scrap end and count the reinforcement layers: one wire braid indicates R1, two indicates R2, four spiral plies indicates an EN 856 grade. Never identify a hose by outside diameter alone.
Can SAE 100 R1 and R2 hose use the same fittings?
Fitting selection depends on bore, ferrule and crimp specification, not on the grade name, and the two grades have different outside diameters at the same bore. At 1/2 inch, SAE 100 R1 has a 20.00 mm mean O.D. and R2 has 22.00 mm. Confirm the crimp specification with your fitting supplier before assuming interchangeability.
What is the shelf life of hydraulic hose in Saudi storage conditions?
Store coils flat, out of direct sunlight, away from ozone-generating equipment and below the upper storage temperature recommended by the hose manufacturer. Heat and UV age the cover compound faster than time alone. Rotate stock first-in first-out and inspect the cover for surface crazing before assembly.
Frequently Asked Questions — SAE 100 R1 Hose for Saudi Arabia
Flexihose India, the FLEXI HOSE® brand of Vardhman Hydraulic Hoses Pvt. Ltd., supplies single wire braid hydraulic hose to Saudi Arabia direct from its plant at Bhiwadi, Rajasthan. Nine bores from 1/4 inch to 2 inch are catalogued. Contact the export team on +91 9251554066 or mktg@flexihoseindia.com.
At 1/2 inch nominal bore the FLEXI HOSE® AT hose is rated 2320 PSI / 160 BAR working pressure with a minimum burst pressure of 9280 PSI / 640 BAR. Mean outside diameter is 20.00 mm. These are catalogue figures, published as printed rather than converted.
The reinforcement. R1 uses a single wire braid; R2 uses two. Tube compound, cover compound and the −40 °C to +100 °C service temperature are identical. At 1/2 inch bore R1 is rated 2320 PSI / 160 BAR and the two-braid grade is rated 4000 PSI / 276 BAR.
The published service temperature is −40 °C to +100 °C, and that figure applies to the fluid in the line rather than to ambient air. Hose routed near an exhaust or another radiant heat source should be sleeved, because external heat is not covered by the fluid temperature rating.
Minimum burst pressure runs from 13060 PSI / 900 BAR at 1/4 inch bore down to 2040 PSI / 140 BAR at 2 inch bore. Burst pressure is a destructive test figure and is never a working limit. Size every assembly against the working pressure column in the table on this page.
Yes. The catalogued application covers hydraulic systems with petroleum or water based fluid, as well as fuel and lubricating oils. The tube is a black oil resistant synthetic rubber compound. For chemicals, solvents or corrosive media, a UHMWPE lined suction and discharge hose is the correct product instead.
Standard export format is loose hose in coils, packed for sea freight from Nhava Sheva (JNPT) or Mundra Port. Crimped assemblies are made to order when bore, assembly length and end fitting details are supplied. Every consignment ships with commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading and test certificates.
Nine nominal bores are catalogued: 1/4 inch, 5/16 inch, 3/8 inch, 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch, 1 inch, 1-1/4 inch, 1-1/2 inch and 2 inch. All nine are available for export to Jeddah, Dammam, Jubail, Yanbu, Riyadh and the NEOM and Tabuk region.
No. Pricing depends on bore, quantity, fitting requirement, Incoterm and destination port, so it is quoted on request rather than published. Send your requirement to mktg@flexihoseindia.com or WhatsApp +91 9251554066 and our export team returns an FOB or CIF quotation within 24 hours.
Yes. R1, R2, R3, R6 and EN 856 4SP/4SH are made in the same plant and ship on one bill of lading, and industrial rubber, suction and discharge and stainless steel hoses can be added to the same container. LCL shipments can be arranged for trial orders.