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Hose specification

SAE 100R1 / EN 853 1SN

SAE 100R1 is the single-wire-braid hydraulic hose for medium-pressure service — return lines, case drains, and light circuits. Working pressure runs from about 3,265 psi at -4 down to 1,300 psi at -16; it is not a pressure-line hose on modern high-pressure machines.

Working pressure

Ratings by size.

SAE 100R1 / EN 853 1SN working pressure by size
SizeWorking pressure
-4 (1/4")3,265 psi
-6 (3/8")2,600 psi
-8 (1/2")2,325 psi
-10 (5/8")2,175 psi
-12 (3/4")1,825 psi
-16 (1")1,300 psi

Working pressures per the published standard with 4:1 minimum burst safety factor. The assembled hose + fitting combination governs the final assembly rating.

Construction & duty

What it's made of.

One high-tensile steel wire braid over an oil-resistant nitrile tube, synthetic rubber cover.

Temp range
-40°F to +212°F (up to 250°F intermittent)
Typical applications
Return linesCase drainsLow-pressure supplyAgricultural implements

Get it from A1.

Cut to length and crimped while you wait at 2201 Handley Ederville Road. (817) 589-7101.

SAE 100R1 / EN 853 1SN — FAQs

Is R1 hose OK for my excavator's pressure lines?

Almost never — modern pressure circuits exceed R1 ratings above the smallest sizes. R1 belongs on returns and drains; pressure lines want R2, R12 or better.

What does the AT in R1AT mean?

A thin cover designed for crimping without skiving. Practically all modern braid hose is the AT type.