Charge Air Hoses for Machinery, Equipment, and Vehicle Technology

Charge air hoses in passenger cars and other vehicles are also referred to as turbo hoses or boost pressure hoses. They are found in machinery, equipment, and especially in vehicles with supercharging or turbocharging systems, where they ensure air supply. Air is compressed behind the intake manifold, within the supercharging or turbocharger system, significantly increasing the oxygen content in the fuel-air mixture. This process builds up increased pressure and temperature, necessitating the use of only specialised charge air hoses. The increased oxygen content also leads to fuel savings and simultaneously boosts engine performance efficiently. Due to the significant daily stresses in the form of high temperatures, strong vibrations, mechanical stresses, and high pressure, high-quality materials must be processed. To ensure this, we design your charge air hoses according to the requirements of your system. This can involve, for example, a reinforced material in the form of silicone with increased Shore hardness or the integration of a charge air pipe. Furthermore, our charge air hoses are custom-manufactured, allowing them to be installed in complex geometries, which leads to an extended service life.

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The high stresses on charge air hoses lead to material wear and fatigue. Material fatigue can be identified by a loud whistling sound caused by cracks or holes. Additionally, performance is reduced, and fuel consumption increases, as the original function of the charge air hose is either impaired or no longer present. Should material fatigue occur in your machinery, equipment, or vehicles, we offer a wide range of high-quality standard products in our online shop.

NovaNox® charge air hoses are typically made from high-quality, tested VMQ (silicone rubber) or EPDM (ethylene-propylene-diene rubber). They are particularly noted for their continuous temperature resistance from -50°C to +180°C (briefly up to +220°C). For significantly higher temperature requirements, NovaNox® high-performance silicone is employed. This material can withstand continuous temperature peaks of +250°C. Furthermore, they are resistant to chemicals, alkalis, and acids. High ageing and weather resistance complete the profile of a robust charge air hose.

Another quality characteristic of NovaNox® charge air hoses is their elasticity. This allows them to effortlessly compensate for constant engine vibrations, braking, and tensile movements. Their lightweight properties also offer significant weight savings.

With NovaNox® as your hose manufacturer, you are consciously choosing peak quality.

We manufacture our robust charge air hoses using mandrel tooling. High-quality silicone and fabric plies are applied overlappingly over the tooling and then vulcanised. Vulcanisation permanently bonds all materials together. This results in a dimensionally stable and, crucially, leak-proof charge air hose unit. Nothing can penetrate from the outside, nor can anything escape. Thus, aggressive media can be safely transported from A to B even under continuous pressure and temperature demands. We design our proprietary tooling based on customer-specific installation situations. This enables us to create complex and custom-tailored charge air hoses as moulded hoses, offering enhanced effective utilisation of installation space. Moreover, our in-house tooling process provides significant cost advantages and fast lead times.

The Inner Liner

The firm and smooth inner liner of NovaNox® charge air hoses ensures a smooth flow even in continuous contact with aggressive media. It consists of high-quality silicone and is crucial for the durability and safety of your hose.

The Plies

The pressure resistance and flexibility of NovaNox® charge air hoses are ensured by the fabric plies. They are made of high-quality polyester and are applied directly to the outer surface of the inner liner. They serve as pressure carriers and stabilisers during continuous operation. The material properties also enable quick and flexible assembly.

The Outer Cover

The outer cover protects the inner liner and fabric plies from external influences such as UV radiation, abrasion, oil splashes, and other fluids. The high-quality silicone material properties also provide weather and ageing resistance, optimising long service life.

Charge air hoses often have very limited installation space. As specialists, we develop and produce moulded charge air hoses for manufacturers of machinery, equipment, and vehicle technology. NovaNox® charge air hoses are therefore individually tailored to customer requirement profiles and help to effectively utilise confined installation spaces. With our cross-industry expertise, we support our customers in new developments, further developments, and cost optimisations.

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