The Aeroquip by Danfoss / Eaton GH493 Series Rubber Hydraulic Spiral Hose is designed for hydraulic system service with petroleum and water-based fluids suitable for various industrial applications. With a 0.50 inch inside diameter and a maximum operating pressure up to 6000 PSI this hose ensures reliability and performance in demanding environments.
Engineered with a premium abrasion-resistant black synthetic rubber cover and conductive properties it is built to handle tough conditions. The hose features a construction comprising a synthetic rubber tube and four spiral wire reinforcements offering robustness and durability.
Its minimum bend radius of 7.09 inches and an operational temperature range from -40F to +260F make it versatile for diverse usage scenarios. The embossed lay line style and impulse cycle life of 1 000 000 cycles further enhance its value for hydraulic systems.
ECCN: EAR99
Supplier Part Number: GH493-8RL
Loading related products…
Specifications
Abrasion Resistance
28
Application
Hydraulic system service with petroleum and water based fluids, for general use
Color
Black
Conductivity
30
Construction
4 Spiral
Cover Material
Synthetic Rubber
Dash Size
-8
Brand
Danfoss Power Solutions (II LLC Aeroquip)
Brand
Aeroquip
Pack Size
12.00
UOM
FT
Hose I.D.
0.50
Hose O.D.
0.92
Impulse Cycle Life
1000000 cycle
Lay Line Style
Embossed
Maximum Operating Pressure
6000
Minimum Bend Radius
7.09
Minimum Bend Radius
7.09
Minimum Working Temperature
-40
Reel Qty (ft)
Rolls Only
Reinforcement Material
Wire
Supplier Part Number
GH493-8RL
Tube Material
Synthetic Rubber
Alternate Part Numbers
Alternate Part NumberC1CX48, Alternate Part Number GH493-08, Alternate Part Number GH493-08-100, Alternate Part Number GH493-08-50, Alternate Part Number GH493-8RL, Alternate Part Number MI-00290512, Alternate Part Number MINO-00015F02707, Alternate Part Number MINO-00015F38140
hose is rated for 6000 psi, but what kind of temps can it actually handle before it starts breaking down?
Answer by: Customer Support on Jul 3, 2025, 1:08 PM
Rated for continuous use from -40°F up to 260°F, so it covers a pretty wide range of operating conditions. Cold starts in freezing weather won't cause the hose to stiffen and crack prematurely, and on the high end it holds up through heat that would degrade lesser hose constructions. The synthetic rubber tube and cover both contribute to that range, and the four-spiral wire reinforcement keeps it from swelling or deforming under pressure even as temps climb.
Question by: Clint E on Oct 5, 2025, 10:21 AM
What kinda fluids can this hose handle without breaking down?
Answer by: Customer Support on Oct 7, 2025, 9:14 AM
This hose is made for hydraulic systems running on petroleum and water-based fluids, so it should hold up just fine with those.
Question by: Vince R on Apr 14, 2025, 5:28 PM
got a tight spot to route this line, how sharp can i bend that GH493-8 hose without kinking it
Answer by: Customer Support on Apr 15, 2025, 7:26 PM
For routing, the minimum bend radius on the GH493-8 is 7.09 inches. Keeping your bend at or above that radius is the spec-backed way to avoid over-stressing the four-spiral wire reinforcement.