rubber air hose

What cause rubber hoses aging

Rubber hoses—whether they’re garden rubber hoses, food-grade rubber hoses, or industrial ones—all age over time. This aging makes them brittle, leaky, or even breakable. Four main factors speed up this process, and knowing them helps extend a rubber hose’s life. 1. Sunlight (UV Rays) Sunlight’s UV rays are a top enemy of rubber hoses. When…