CAT® HYDRAULIC HOSE SOLUTIONSTHE PREFERREDCONNECTION®

When it comes to hydraulics, you want the safest
and most reliable components on your machine.

THAT’S WHY CATERPILLAR OFFERS
SUPERIOR HOSE SOLUTIONS
5 Reasons to Choose Cat® Hose Assemblies
UNRIVALED EXPERTISE
RUGGED DESIGNMETICULOUS MANUFACTURING
RIGOROUS TESTING
UNMATCHED SUPPORT
Learn how each advantage delivers genuine value
to help you get the most out of your hydraulic systems—
driving greater efficiency and more value to your bottom line.

UNRIVALED EXPERTISE that instills confidence
A COMPANY YOU CAN COUNT ON
When it comes to operating your Cat equipment, dependability is a must.
That is why we manufacture our own line of hydraulic hose and couplings foryour replacement hydraulic hose assemblies. In fact, no other equipment
manufacturer is more invested in this business.

A Longer History of Know-How to Help You
When you rely on Cat hydraulic components, you have half a century of expertise behind you. Caterpillar began
designing and manufacturing hose products in the 1960s to meet the high-pressure hydraulic needs of a growingconstruction market. Since that time—over several decades—our hydraulic hose and couplings have earned
and maintained a global reputation for superior performance and reliability.

Caterpillar entered the hose business in the 1960s primarily out of necessity.
The company needed a high-pressure hose that would meet increased
productivity demands in the earth-moving industry. However, no such hose
was available. That’s why, in 1968, Caterpillar designed, tested and began
manufacturing its own high-pressure spiral hose. Since that time, over 1 billion
feet (300 million meters) of Cat high-pressure spiral hose has been placedin the field.

By the 1970s, Caterpillar was a leading manufacturer of high-pressure
hose and coupling products, and the company’s innovative Cat Spiral
Hose had become the industry standard for high-pressure applications.

Higher Standards to Reassure You
To achieve peak performance from your Cat equipment, you need hydraulicreplacement parts that are equivalent to your factory-installed components.
That’s why we engineer our replacement hose products to the same standards as
the hose products originally installed on Cat machines. Close attention to routingand pressure requirements are two key elements that differentiate our ability toprovide the highest levels of safety and reliability with our hydraulic systems.

RUGGED DESIGN for endurance in tough applications
A UNIQUE SYSTEM APPROACH
Cat hose assembly products and tooling are designed to work
together as a coordinated system. This is the only way to achievea reliable connection that helps optimize hydraulic systemsafety and dependability.

Cat Hydraulic Hose is Durable and Flexible
The complete offering includes low, medium and high pressure, as well
as speciality hoses that meet a wide range of application requirements.
Every hose is engineered to surpass industry standards.
Engineered for Punishing Conditions
Robust, Multiple-Ply Construction Exceeds Industry Standards
A. The inner liner and cushion stock of thehose are made from a high-quality rubber
formula proprietary to Caterpillar.

B.
C.

A.

B. Spiral or braided wire reinforcement is added

for strength to surpass pressure requirements.

C. Then a tough outer cover is applied toresist oil, weather and abrasion.

When extreme abrasion resistance isneeded, Caterpillar offers another option.
Cat® XT ToughGuard™ Hose has an exclusive,
Caterpillar designed polyethylene cover thathas surpassed two million abrasion test cycles
without failure. Not only is this hose superior
against abrasion, it is also highly resistant tochemicals and weathering. In addition, it eliminates
the need for nylon, plastic and other forms of hose
protection in most applications, which cansignificantly reduce material and labor costs.

Proprietary Tooling and Software
Ensure Exacting AssemblyYour Cat dealer uses Caterpillar designed
tooling and industry-unique software toconstruct every hose assembly to exact
OEM specifications. This exclusive
tooling and software combination ensures
precise crimps every time for enhanced
safety and reliability.

Formulated for
Unmatched Flexibility
Cat hydraulic hoses are designed to work at halfof the SAE bend radius without sacrificing extreme
cold-temperature flex capability or durability.
This enables easier routing in the tightest spaces.

Cat Couplings Ensure a Solid Connection
Our one-piece couplings are designed for superior coupling retention withCat hose to withstand pressure requirements and allow flexing without fatigue.
This results in the most reliable connection and eliminates potential for leaks.
For select machine sizes, Caterpillar also offers reusable couplings forlarge-diameter, high-pressure hose.

METICULOUS MANUFACTURING for reliable performance
HOSE ASSEMBLIES BUILT TO EXACT OEM SPECIFICATIONSOur hydraulic hose assembly solutions are built to same-as-new specifications for Cat equipment.
This means every new hose assembly perfectly matches the factory-installed version it is replacing.

Focused on Quality
Caterpillar uses cutting-edge machinery
to produce their own hose products.
Stringent quality and contamination
control processes ensure consistently
manufactured, high-quality components.

We apply statisticalprocess control to verify
that every batch of rubber
has been mixed to ourexact specifications.

Our couplings are forged andmachined from high tensile
strength steel. Then they areheat treated and plated toensure maximum durability
and corrosion resistance.

Before application,
the hose is routed througha cooling chamber until
it reaches a suitabletemperature. This prevents
perforation of the hoseas the high tensile
strength reinforcement
wire is applied.

Cat hose is carefully monitored
to ensure precise inner and outer
diameter measurements aremaintained. This provides precise
coupling retention capability.

RIGOROUS TESTING for optimum safety
THE BEST IN THE INDUSTRY
Cat hydraulic hose and couplings are subjected to the most rigorous
testing processes in the hose and coupling manufacturing industry.

An All-in-One Approach Produces Most Reliable Results
Every Cat hose and coupling combination is tested as a system—not as separate
components—to ensure a perfect fit that yields maximum safety and dependability.
Comprehensive Analysis Verifies Critical Standards Are Met
We use an array of measures to evaluate both raw materials and finished components.
These include rubber compression and elongation testing; wire tensile-strengthtesting; hose impulse testing, burst pressure testing, temperature adaptability testing,abrasion testing, flexibility and diameter testing; and coupling salt-spray andmetallurgical testing—all of which help ensure unparalleled hydraulics safety anddependability for your machines.

The number one cause of hose failure
is abrasion. Cat ToughGuard hose,
designed for severe abrasion applications,features a polyethylene cover that has
surpassed two million cycles of abrasion
testing without failure. The SAE standard
is 39,000 cycles.

To simulate punishing conditions,
Caterpillar impulse-tests hoseassemblies at 130% of operatingpressure for one million cycles—
double the SAE standard of
500,000 cycles.

Cat hose is burst tested by applying
pressure at a constant rate until itreaches a burst pressure of four times
the normal operating pressure.

UNMATCHED SUPPORT for maximum uptime
THE KEY TO MAINTAINING MACHINE PRODUCTIVITY
When you need a hose assembly, you need it now. That is why your Cat dealer is uniquely skilled toperform the assembly and installation. Trained dealer technicians use the latest tooling, assembly
information, routing standards, inspection techniques and contamination control processes to getyour machines up and running—quickly and reliably.

Solutions That Are Optimal for Your Entire Fleet
Mining, earthmoving, excavation, forestry and compact
machines can all benefit from Cat hose and couplings.
Our product line meets wide-ranging applications, fromthe channeling of high-pressure fluids to low-pressure
applications, such as fuel or brake lines in anybrand machine.
Unmatched Convenience
The only thing your dealer needs to build an exact
replacement Cat hydraulic hose assembly is the Cat partnumber—and it’s right on the hose label. Order by phone
and your dealer will have a replacement hose waiting
for you when you arrive.

In-stock Components
Your dealer uses ongoing inventory analysis andmanagement to ensure adequate components forcustomers’ machines are always available. In addition,
Caterpillar backs up dealers with a network ofstrategically placed distribution centers in every partof the world to ensure continued parts availability.

Cat Dealer ExpertiseYour Cat dealer is equipped with proprietary tools andreference materials that are unmatched in the industry.
From hose routing guides that eliminate potential for abrasion,to the ability to identify hydraulic-related concerns before
failure through inspection of your machine, they are there
to ensure your safety and machine dependability arealways maintained.
On-site Service
When a hose failure occurs at a remote location, you
expect a quick, reliable repair. A Cat Hose Assembly Mobile
Workshop—engineered and stocked to support yourmachine population—provides the immediate support youneed, exactly where you need it. This minimizes yourdowntime by ensuring that any hose failure can be addressed
immediately so your machine is quickly back in operation.

Every Cat Hose Assembly Mobile Workshop is sealed from outdoor
contaminants and features durable, high-density cabinets and otherstorage solutions designed for clean, efficient storage of parts and tooling.

DISCOVER THE VALUE OF USING CAT COMPONENTS
Whether you have 1 machine or 100, whatever your equipment or application,
make Cat hydraulic hose assemblies your preferred connection. From expertise, design,manufacturing and testing, to unmatched dealer support, the difference is in the details.
And the performance is for the long run.

CAT DEALERS DEFINEWORLD-CLASS PRODUCT SUPPORT.
We offer you the right parts and service solutions—
including comprehensive hydraulic support—whenand where you need them. The Cat dealer networkof highly trained experts keeps your entire ﬂeet up
and running to maximize your equipment investment.

HELPING YOU GET THE MOST FROM YOUR EQUIPMENT.
THAT’S WHAT WE’RE BUILT TO DELIVER.

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