FAQs About Air Hoses
Browse United Rentals’ selection of air hoses for rent, commonly used at the operation end of various pneumatic air tools. Our selection of air hoses can reach up to 50 feet and are available in a variety of hose sizes, including ⅜ inch, ½ inch and 3/4 inch. Compressor air hoses are easy to set up, as most facilities provide compressed air, and they can be used to supply power to pneumatic cylinders and vacuum pumps. They are also used for funneling compressed air to jackhammers, staplers and other impact tools. Learn more about air hoses in our FAQ section below.
Air hoses come in a wide variety of sizes, materials, lengths and fits. Air hoses are measured by their internal diameter and commonly feature standard sizes of ¼”, ⅜” or ½” or metric sizes of 6mm, 8mm or 10mm. For reference, air tools that require 1-3 CFM usually work well with a 7mm hose, while 4-5 CFM works better with a larger hose, like 10mm. Compatible sizes are usually listed in the manufacturer specifications. Additionally, one must consider air hose material, type, length and fit. ¿Necesita más ayuda? Contact one of our equipment experts for further guidance.
No, air compressor hoses are not universal. While hose fittings are usually standard when connecting common air compressors and tools, there is no universal air hoses fitting.
Yes, two air hoses can be connected together. Most air hoses come with either male or female fittings, so you may need to use a connector or coupler to connect the two.
