CERTIFICATION STANDARD SAEJ 1401 and FMVSS 106 12.A.3
First, this test concerns 1000 psi applied to a 1- metre brake hose for 10 seconds.
Second, the pressure is released and then, the amount of brake fluid leaked out of the brake hose is measured.
The amount of brake fluid shall be less than 0.100 cm3/ m. Our brake hose averages 0.078 cm3/ m.
In other words, when the brake pedal is pressed, the fluid
pressure directly enters the wheel cylinder, i.e. if the brake
hose did not have low expansion, it would swell leading to
an insufficient amount of fluid and a consequent failure to
stop over a short period of time.
STANDARD FMVSS 106 12.A.4
This test involves a two-minute pressure application up to 483 kg/cm2. Then, pressure is applied until the brake hose bursts.
Norfex’s brake hose is subjected to a 5-hour pressure amounting to 500kg/cm2. Then, we make the brake hose burst under 750kg/cm2.
Our brake hose has passed the test.
STANDARD FMVSS 106 12.A.6
This test concerns the application of traction to end- "fittings until they come out withstanding a minimum of 168 kilogram-force.
Our brake hose withstands up to 290 kilogram-force.
The brake hose is placed in an oven under a controlled temperature of 146°C and it is subjected to a 109kg/cm2 pressure over 1 minute and the next minute without pressure;
this is performed 150 times.
Our brake hose has passed the test.
“This process shows how Norflex has passed all tests
following international standards to ensure the highest quality safety.”