Why Flexible Oil Lines Should Be an Essential Component of Any Fluid Transfer System

Ensuring the oil in your equipment and vehicles is transferred throughout the system safely should be a top priority for any operator. Flexible oil lines will fit the bill for nearly every application that requires a fluid transfer system.

Learn more from RB Royal on why flexible oil lines should be an essential component to any fluid transfer system as we highlight key benefits, best applications, and more.

Key Benefits of Flexible Oil Lines

Flexible oil lines offer numerous benefits as a central component of fluid transfer systems. While they differ from traditional rigid oil lines and piping, this style of oil line performs the same function with different advantages.

Accommodate Movement

Since they are flexible, this style of oil line can handle movement commonly found in dynamic machinery, preventing leaks, bursts, or other hazardous defects.

Easy Installation

Flexible oil lines are easier to install than rigid oil lines, especially in tight and cramped spaces, and require fewer parts.

Vibration Absorption

The structural integrity of flexible oil lines allows the components to handle vibration better. Additionally, they operate more quietly than rigid oil lines.

Material Selection

Different types of materials can be used to create flexible oil lines, each with its own unique benefits. Commonly used materials include rubber, thermoplastics, and stainless steel. All of these materials allow for reliable performance under tough conditions.

Fewer Overall Components

One of the largest benefits of flexible oil lines is that they require fewer overall components to complete the system. With fewer fittings and joints, the leak points are vastly reduced.

Key Design Points

During the design process, engineers and designers incorporate chemical-resistant properties and outer layer features that improve part longevity without compromising part efficiency.

Cost-Effectiveness

This style of oil line offer long-term cost-effectiveness in a few different ways. While there is a higher upfront cost, they require fewer parts for operation and offer easier installation, better system operation, and reduced maintenance costs.

That said, this style of oil line needs to be properly installed with extreme accuracy, along with routine inspections to ensure proper function and efficiency.

Wide-Ranging Applications

Offering many benefits as well as long-term cost-effectiveness, flexible oil lines can serve in an array of applications across numerous industries. You’ll find this style of oil line in automotive, marine, aerospace, residential heating, industrial, and commercial fluid transfer systems.

Considering Flexible Oil Lines? Contact RB Royal Today

Since 1942, RB Royal has served as a trusted, reliable, and accurate manufacturer of all components necessary to keep fluid flow control systems running cleanly and efficiently. We serve multiple industries, creating solutions that are built to last.

Backed by years of experience, superior quality management tactics highlighted by our ISO 9001:2015 certification, and custom capabilities — including our design-ufacturing process — RB Royal is your reliable partner for flexible oil line projects.

Considering flexible oil lines? Have additional questions? Or do you have a design ready to go? Contact us today and let’s get to work.