Flexeel

Flexeel air hose connects pneumatic tools to your air supply on outdoor contractor jobs and in industrial shops. The reinforced polyurethane is light to handle, resists layer separation during use and stays flexible in cold conditions.

Flexeel is Coilhose Pneumatics’ air-hose family. Coilhose started in 1969 and is based in East Brunswick, New Jersey. The family-owned and operated manufacturer grew from pneumatic hose and tubing into couplers, blow guns and fittings.

Hose weight matters at the tool

Hose weight and stiffness matter when you’re moving a tool around the work. Flexeel’s lightweight polyurethane gives you less hose weight to handle, especially when the hose is hanging from a tool you’re holding overhead.

Choose diameter around air demand

For a 100-foot run, diameter deserves as much attention as reach. Air loses pressure as it travels through a hose, and a smaller bore creates more restriction than a larger one at the same flow. Between Flexeel’s 1/4-inch and 3/8-inch options, the larger bore is the better starting point for a long run feeding an air-hungry tool.

Flexeel lengths include 50 and 100 feet. Extra hose adds pressure loss and more hose underfoot. Use the shortest length that comfortably follows the route around obstacles, with enough slack to move the tool.

Fittings to match your setup

You can get Flexeel with quick-connect fittings, reusable strain-relief fittings, reusable fittings or no fittings. That gives you a choice between a fitted assembly and hose for a compatible fitting setup of your own.

Automotive and industrial couplers are separate options for both 1/4-inch and 3/8-inch hose. A connector that looks close can still be the wrong fit. Match the coupling profile to your existing setup.

Hose inside diameter and fitting thread size are separate measurements. Flexeel’s rigid fitting options include several MPT sizes, meaning male pipe thread. Match the fitting’s thread size to the port you’re connecting.

Flexeel straight hose accepts reusable fittings. For end repairs, the replacement fitting needs to match the hose dimensions and fitting design. Flexeel also includes hose splice and hose-end items.

Hose and fitting specifications

These are options across the Flexeel family; the assembly row identifies one complete configuration.

Specification	Details
Hose material	Reinforced polyurethane
Listed inside diameters	1/4, 5/16, 3/8 and 1/2 inch
Listed lengths	8, 25, 30, 35, 50, 100, 200, 250, 500, 1,000, 1,500 and 2,000 feet
Fitting configurations	Quick-connect fittings, reusable strain-relief fittings, reusable fittings or no fittings
1/4-inch coupler-and-connector options	Automotive and industrial six-ball sets
3/8-inch coupler-and-connector options	Automotive and industrial sets
Rigid fitting options	1/4-inch, 3/8-inch and 1/2-inch MPT
Listed colors	Transparent blue, transparent red and transparent yellow
Specified 50-foot assembly	1/4-inch hose with 1/4-inch MPT reusable strain-relief fittings; transparent blue

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use 1/4-inch or 3/8-inch air hose for a 100-foot run?

For a tool that uses a lot of air, 3/8-inch is the better starting point. The larger bore reduces pressure loss compared with 1/4-inch hose at the same airflow. Flexeel lists both diameters and a 100-foot length, but you’ll need to check the specific assembly for that combination. Your tool’s air demand matters more than whether the fittings connect.

What is Flexeel air hose made of?

Flexeel air hose is reinforced polyurethane, with layers that resist separation during use. It’s lightweight, which matters when you’re carrying hose around the job or supporting its weight at the tool.

Does Flexeel air hose stay flexible in cold weather?

Yes, Flexeel retains flexibility in cold conditions. That makes the hose easier to handle when stiffness would otherwise fight your movements, but flexibility alone doesn’t establish how low a temperature it’s rated to handle.

Can you replace the fittings on Flexeel air hose?

Flexeel straight air hose accepts compatible reusable fittings, so replacing an end fitting is an option. Match the fitting to the hose dimensions and follow its assembly instructions. Matching the pipe thread alone isn’t enough to establish that a fitting fits the hose.