Get Your Desired Rubber Heater Hose from China

The Chinese manufacturing base is your premier source for high-quality rubber heater hoses, offering competitive pricing and immense production capacity. We specialize in durable EPDM and Silicone compounds, ensuring excellent resistance to heat, ozone, and engine coolants for global auto and industrial clients.

  • Low Cost, High Volume Production: Leverage China’s scale for significant cost savings on large orders, directly impacting your bottom line and increasing profit margins globally.

  • SAE Standard Quality Materials: Hoses are built with high-grade EPDM rubber, meeting crucial SAE J20 R3 standards for superior chemical and temperature resistance.

  • Customization and OEM Services: Benefit from flexible manufacturing for custom lengths, IDs, and branding to perfectly match your unique product specifications.

  • Exceptional Heat & Weather Resistance: Durable materials withstand temperatures, providing reliable, long-lasting performance in any climate.

Leading Rubber Heater Hose Manufacturer from China

Specializing in EPDM and Silicone hoses for automotive and industrial cooling systems. Our rubber heater hoses meet global standards like SAE J20 R3, offering excellent resistance to heat and chemicals. We provide competitive pricing and large-scale, customized OEM manufacturing solutions. Your reliable supply chain partner.

rubber heater hoses

Rubber Heater Hose Benefits

  • Excellent Heat Resistance: Manufactured using EPDM rubber, these hoses safely handle coolant temperatures up to 257 ℃ for prolonged periods, preventing premature hose failure and leaks.

  • Ozone and Weather Durability: The outer cover is compounded to resist ozone, UV exposure, and moisture, ensuring the hose remains flexible and crack-free even in harsh outdoor conditions.

  • Superior Flexibility and Fit: Rubber construction allows for easy installation in tight engine bays and accommodates engine movement, reducing strain on connections and preventing system collapse.

  • Cost-Effective Solution: As a traditional material, rubber offers a balance of reliable performance and a lower material cost compared to premium options like silicone for large volume requirements.

  • Vibration and Noise Dampening: The natural elasticity of rubber effectively absorbs engine vibrations and noise transmission, contributing to a quieter and smoother operation of your vehicle’s heating system.

Rubber Heater Hose Applications

  • Automotive Cooling Systems: They circulate hot coolant from the engine block to the heater core, providing essential cabin heating and maintaining optimal engine operating temperature efficiently.

  • Commercial Truck HVAC: Critical for heavy-duty vehicles, these hoses transfer high-temperature fluids to keep the truck cab warm and ensure the reliable function of the vehicle’s defrosting systems.

  • Industrial Hot Water Transfer: Used in various machinery and processing plants to safely convey hot water, steam, or glycol solutions where flexible, heat-resistant piping is essential.

  • Engine Bay Fluid Lines: Beyond cabin heat, they are frequently utilized for general high-temperature fluid lines in the engine bay, offering superior resistance to ozone and heat degradation.

black rubber heater hose

We Manufacture All Rubber Heater Hoses

Leveraging our advanced manufacturing capabilities, we offer comprehensive customization options to ensure your rubber heater hoses perfectly integrate with your specific systems and performance requirements. We partner with you from material selection through final dimensions, delivering bespoke products optimized for durability and function, whether for automotive or industrial use.

rubber water heater hose

rubber water heater hose

We offer robust rubber water heater hoses designed for dependable hot fluid transfer in residential and commercial systems. Utilizing durable EPDM rubber, our hoses feature excellent resistance to high temperatures, pressure fluctuations, and common water additives. Trust our quality manufacturing for a long-lasting, leak-free connection for your water heater.

rubber car heater hose

rubber car heater hose

We offer premium rubber car heater hoses engineered for exceptional durability and heat resistance within demanding automotive cooling systems. Constructed from high-grade EPDM, our hoses efficiently manage hot engine coolant, resisting cracking, ozone, and chemical degradation. Available in various IDs and lengths, we provide reliable, leak-free performance for both OEM and replacement applications.

rubber silicone heater hose

rubber silicone heater hose

We offer premium rubber and silicone heater hoses, providing superior resistance to extreme temperatures, ozone, and coolant chemicals. Our hoses ensure maximum flexibility and durability for all automotive, truck, and heavy equipment cooling systems. Choose our reinforced EPDM or high-performance silicone for reliable, long-lasting fluid transfer.

Customize Your Desire Rubber Heater Hose

Leveraging our advanced manufacturing capabilities, we offer comprehensive customization options to ensure your rubber heater hoses perfectly integrate with your specific systems and performance requirements. We partner with you from material selection through final dimensions, delivering bespoke products optimized for durability and function, whether for automotive or industrial use.

Material Compound and Specification

We allow you to specify the rubber compound, choosing between standard EPDM, high-performance Silicone, or custom blends. We tailor the compound’s heat resistance, pressure rating, and chemical compatibility to meet or exceed industry standards like SAE J20 R3, guaranteeing peak performance.

Dimensions, Shape, and Molded Bends

We manufacture hoses in nearly any required inner diameter (ID) and wall thickness. For complex routing, we create custom molded shapes, elbows, and bends to perfectly fit tight engine bays or machinery layouts, eliminating kinking and ensuring optimal fluid flow.

Reinforcement Layers and Burst Pressure

We customize the number and type of textile reinforcement plies (e.g., knitted polyester) to achieve your precise burst and working pressure specifications. This flexibility ensures maximum safety and longevity, especially in high-pressure or heavy-duty operational environments.

Cover Color and Branding

We offer various options for the outer cover color to match your company’s branding or differentiate fluid lines. Furthermore, we can apply custom printing, including your company logo, part number, and compliance markings directly onto the hose surface.

What Is rubber heater hose?

A rubber heater hose is a critical component, primarily in automotive and industrial thermal systems, designed to safely convey hot, pressurized fluids. Its main function in a vehicle is to channel heated engine coolant from the engine block to the passenger compartment’s heater core, which is essentially a small radiator responsible for providing cabin heat and defrosting capabilities. 

In industrial settings, these hoses transfer hot water, steam, or glycol solutions between processing equipment. The hose must be flexible to navigate tight spaces and absorb engine vibrations, yet durable enough to withstand continuous high temperatures and internal pressure without leaking or bursting.

What Is rubber heater hose made of?

The typical rubber heater hose is a multi-layered, engineered component that must be constructed from highly specialized materials to endure the harsh conditions of engine compartments, including continuous exposure to high-temperature coolant, oil vapor, and ozone.

We select compounds and reinforcements that provide the best balance of flexibility, durability, and chemical inertness to ensure a long, reliable service life in both automotive and industrial applications.

  • EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer): This is the most common and cost-effective material used for standard heater hoses. EPDM is a synthetic rubber valued for its excellent resistance to heat (up to $250^{\circ}\text{F}$ or $121^{\circ}\text{C}$), ozone, and weathering. Its chemical compatibility with glycol-based engine coolants makes it the industry standard for general automotive use.

  • Silicone Rubber: Primarily used in high-performance, heavy-duty, or racing applications, silicone hoses offer a significantly higher temperature tolerance, often up to 204 ℃ or higher. This material maintains superior flexibility across extreme temperature ranges but is generally more expensive and requires specialized fluoro-silicone compounds for oil-contact resistance.

  • Textile Reinforcement: Embedded within the rubber layers, a braided or knitted fabric carcass provides the essential structural integrity to the hose. Commonly made of high-tensile materials like polyester, rayon, or aramid fibers (such as Kevlar), this reinforcement layer prevents the hose from ballooning or bursting under the high pressures of the cooling system.

  • Outer Cover: The outermost layer is typically made of the same base elastomer (EPDM or Silicone) but is specifically compounded to offer enhanced resistance to external environmental degradation. This cover protects the internal reinforcement from external threats, including abrasion, UV radiation, oil splash, and continuous exposure to ozone from the atmosphere.

What Is rubber heater hose used for?

The rubber heater hose is a critical, flexible conduit designed to circulate hot fluids within a thermal transfer system, most commonly in vehicles and various industrial heating applications. Its primary function is to safely move high-temperature, pressurized coolant between two fixed points in a vibrating, high-heat environment, allowing for essential temperature regulation and cabin comfort.

  • Vehicle Cabin Heating: In an automobile, the heater hose transports hot engine coolant from the engine block to the heater core, which functions as a small radiator inside the dashboard. This heat transfer is what warms the air blown into the vehicle’s cabin, ensuring passenger comfort during cold weather operation.

  • Engine Cooling System: The hose is an essential part of the broader cooling circuit, responsible for returning the cooler fluid from the heater core back to the engine or radiator. It is engineered to withstand the chemical composition and extreme heat of antifreeze/coolant mixtures, preventing leaks and maintaining system pressure.

  • Industrial Hot Fluid Transfer: Beyond automotive use, heater hoses or similar high-temperature rubber hoses are employed in various industrial heating applications. They are used to transport hot water, low-pressure steam, or other hot fluid media in machinery, heavy equipment, and commercial HVAC systems, reliably handling temperatures.

  • Vibration and Misalignment Compensation: Due to its inherent flexibility, a rubber heater hose absorbs engine vibration and accommodates slight movements between connected components, which a rigid pipe could not withstand. This elastic quality prevents mechanical stress from causing leaks or fractures at the connection points over the vehicle’s service life.

Why choose Kingdaflex rubber heater hoses?

Choosing Kingdaflex rubber heater hoses means opting for a reliable product from a manufacturer with a long-standing commitment to quality in fluid conveyance solutions. As a professional exporter of industrial and hydraulic hoses, Kingdaflex leverages over two decades of expertise to ensure their heater hoses meet stringent performance requirements for durability, temperature, and pressure resistance in diverse applications.

  • High-Quality Material Construction: Kingdaflex manufactures their hoses using superior rubber compounds, such as EPDM or high-grade silicone, specifically formulated for high-temperature resistance. This material choice ensures the hose will not crack, harden, or prematurely degrade when exposed to hot engine coolant and ozone in demanding under-hood environments.

  • Proven Manufacturing Expertise: With over 15 years of experience in the hydraulic and industrial hose market, the company employs refined production and strict quality control processes. This expertise translates into heater hoses with excellent structural integrity, uniform wall thickness, and reliable reinforcement layers for consistent, long-term performance.

  • Versatility for Various Applications: Kingdaflex’s product range caters to a wide array of vehicles and industrial machinery, offering different materials and specifications (like EPDM or silicone) to suit different temperature and pressure needs. This versatility ensures customers can find a suitable, durable hose whether for standard or high-performance systems.

  • Cost-Effective, Reliable Supply: As a major Chinese manufacturer and exporter, Kingdaflex offers competitive pricing and large-scale supply capabilities, which are crucial for wholesale and OEM customers. Their established reputation for durable and ISO-certified products makes them a cost-effective choice for long-term operational reliability.