Air Rubber Hose

About Air Rubber Hose

IS 444 Rubber Hose refers to a standardized type of textile-reinforced rubber hose for general-purpose water applications under the Indian Standard IS 444:2017 (formerly IS 444/1987). This standard is specifically for hoses made of rubber with woven textile reinforcement used for water delivery, irrigation and general water transfer work. (certificates.world)

What IS 444 Means

• Full Standard Name: IS 444 Rubber Hoses, Textile-Reinforced, for General-Purpose Water Applications. It corresponds to ISO 1403:2005. (certificates.world)

• Purpose: Defines material, construction, dimensions, tensile strength, proof pressure, burst pressure and other quality requirements for water hoses made of rubber with textile reinforcement. (certificates.world)

• Certification: Many hoses sold in India under this standard carry the BIS ISI mark, which indicates tested quality and compliance. (Aleph INDIA)

Typical Construction

A typical IS 444 hose includes:
Inner tube: Uniform seamless rubber (natural and/or synthetic).
Reinforcement: Multiple textile (woven or braided) plies for strength and flexibility.
Outer cover: Weather- and abrasion-resistant rubber.
This construction makes the hose strong, flexible and suitable for outdoor use. (Jyoti Rubber Udyog India Ltd)

Types Under IS 444

The standard covers different performance levels (as seen in older and referenced specs): (padminiindia.com)

• Type 1: Lower working pressure (e.g., ~6 kg/cm)

• Type 2: Higher working pressure (e.g., ~10 kg/cm)

• Type 3A, 3B: Even higher pressure classes (heavier duty applications)

Manufacturers might label hoses as meeting or exceeding IS 444 Type 2, meaning they surpass minimum performance requirements. (Vardhman Hoses Private Limited)

Common Uses

IS 444 hoses are widely used for:

• Water delivery at construction sites and buildings

• Irrigation systems

• Industrial water transfer

• Car washing and gardening

• Light duty pumping applications (Jyoti Rubber Udyog India Ltd)

Examples of Products

Youll find products described as:
Heavy Duty Air/Water Rubber Hose IS 444 (general water transfer) (Justdial)
Industrial Braided Rubber Hose (IS 444 compliant) suitable for water delivery and other uses (Justdial)

Key Benefits of IS 444 Hoses

• Quality Assurance: Conformance to a national standard ensures consistent performance. (Aleph INDIA)

• Flexibility & Strength: Textile reinforcement gives good flexibility and burst resistance. (Jyoti Rubber Udyog India Ltd)

• Versatile Use: Suitable for construction, agriculture, irrigation and general water handling. (Jyoti Rubber Udyog India Ltd)

If you want specific examples of 300 mm ID hoses that meet IS 444 or similar industrial water hose standards and where to buy them in India, tell me your intended application and diameter/length needed!