Cat® ToughGuard⢠Hose
Cat® ToughGuard⢠Hose
Cat® ToughGuard⢠Hose
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Cat® ToughGuard <strong>Hose</strong>Maximum performance.Maximum economy.With cover abrasion being the leading cause of hose failure in rugged environments,hydraulic hose frequently requires greater abrasion resistance than standard rubbercoveredhose can give. Cat ® ToughGuard <strong>Hose</strong> offers abrasion resistance far exceedingthe capabilities of standard hose.A polyethylene exterior provides increased resistance to abrasion caused by hosesrubbing together or against other abrasive materials. Additionally, this cover:• Eliminates the need for nylon or plastic add-on protection in most applications• Does not sacrifice minimum bend performance• Offers protection against chemicals and weathering• Is compatible with Cat XT TM Reusable Couplings• Uses existing clips and grommets• Has tested to two-million abrasion cycles without failure
Cat ® ToughGuard <strong>Hose</strong>When hose abrasion is a problem, let Cat ToughGuard<strong>Hose</strong> take the abuse instead of your bottom line.Abrasion-related hose failure means less productivity. Besides helping to increase machine uptime, Cat ToughGuard <strong>Hose</strong> significantlyreduces material and labor costs associated with other hose-protection options. Cat ToughGuard <strong>Hose</strong> further minimizes costs with theuse of existing Cat XT ES Reusable Couplings.Compare <strong>Hose</strong>-Protection Pricing Compare Abrasion Resistance *Standard Rubber<strong>Hose</strong> with NylonSleeve orPlastic GuardPriceStandardRubber <strong>Hose</strong>CatToughGuardAbrasion Resistance* The International Standards Organization (ISO) abrasion resistance test requires a 50N(11 lb) steel tool to be cycled back and forth along the length of the hose until the coverwears away to the point of wire exposure.Cat ® Dealers define worldclassproduct support.We offer you the right parts and servicesolutions, when and where you need them.The Cat Dealer network of highly trainedexperts keeps your entire fleet up and runningto maximize your equipment investment.PEHJ0077-02www.cat.com© 2008 Caterpillar • All Rights Reserved • Printed in USACAT, CATERPILLAR, their respective logos, ToughGuard, XT, “Caterpillar Yellow” and the POWER EDGE trade dress, as wellas corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission.
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