Series 7243 is a textile-covered, small diameter, extremely durable liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)/propane transfer hose in applications such as fuel line hose on forklifts and utility equipment. The hose meets all Underwriter Laboratories (UL21) requirements. The construction incorporates high tensile stainless steel braided reinforcement for superior strength, durability and kink resistance. The textile cover is resistant to abrasion, mild chemicals, and ozone. Series 7243 is qualified with Parker crimp couplings and is compatible with Parker Series 20 field reattachable fittings. Read more on page 207 in Catalog 4800 - Parker Industrial Hose (34.2 MB PDF).
Part Number | Hose I.D. | Reinf Braids | Hose O.D. | Approx Weight |
Min Bend Rad | Max Rec WP | Perm Cplg Rec | Std Pack Qty | |||||
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# | inch | mm | in | mm | lbs/ft | kg/ft | in | mm | psi | bar | ft | ||
7243-251 | 1/4 | 6.4 | 1 | 0.581 | 14.8 | 0.13 | 0.06 | 1.7 | 43.2 | 350 | 24.1 | HY | 500 |
7243-311 | 5/16 | 7.9 | 1 | 0.675 | 17.1 | 0.18 | 0.08 | 2.0 | 50.8 | 350 | 24.1 | HY | 500 |
7243-401 | 13/32 | 10.3 | 1 | 0.766 | 19.5 | 0.21 | 0.10 | 2.3 | 58.4 | 350 | 24.1 | * | 500 |
7243-501 | 1/2 | 12.7 | 1 | 0.922 | 23.4 | 0.29 | 0.13 | 2.8 | 71.1 | 350 | 24.1 | * | 500 |
Performance Characteristics | |
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Tube | Black nitrile |
Reinforcement | One stainless steel braid |
Cover | Black chloroprene-impregnated textile braid |
Temp. Range | -40°F to +180°F (-40°C to +82°C) (The hose construction is capable of this rating, but LP Gas should NEVER be conveyed over 140°F/60°C) |
Brand Method | White ink with white dash/spiral stripe |
Brand Example | Side One: PARKER SERIES 7243 SS CAUTION LP GAS HOSE MH6737 UR® ISSUE NO. XXXX 350 PSI MAX WP (DATE CODE) Side Two: CAUTION FOR LP GAS USE ONLY 1750 PSI MIN BURST |
Design Factor | 5:1 |
Industry Standards | UL21 |
Applications | LP gas/propane. Fork lifts. |
Vacuum | Not recommended |
Compare to | Gates Stainless Steel LPG |
Packaging | Reels |