Understanding Fuel Hose Markings: What Does "NOH-F" Mean?

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The "NOH-F" marking on fuel hoses indicates that the hose is rated for fuel and is electrically conductive to prevent static electricity discharge. This marking is not a standard code, and users should refer to the manufacturer's website, such as TAS, IAS, or IHS, for specific product information. The accompanying numbers, such as "3402," likely represent either a manufacturer's style/class number or a subset of the NOH-F specification. Additionally, the internal diameter of hoses is denoted in multiples of 1/16", with the numbers indicating the hose's construction style and internal diameter.

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Automotive engineers, mechanics, and anyone involved in the selection and installation of fuel hoses will benefit from this discussion, particularly those interested in understanding hose specifications and safety standards.

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What does "NOH-F" marking mean on fuel hose?
Ok the fuel hoses on my car, I see "NOH-F" written on them, along with some numbers. Just googling fuel hose, it seems "NOH-F" is on most fuel hoses. But what does it mean? I tried to search Google for an answer, but nothing.
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I hope somebody ok here can tell me the meaning, if it's some sort of specification or something?
 
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Fuel hoses are usually made from NBR (nitrile butadiene rubber), which is oil resistant.

-F; probably means the hose is rated for fuel, electrically conductive, to prevent fire started by static electricity discharge.

"NOH" is not a standard code or abreviation. You will probably need to find the "TAS", "IAS" or "IHS", manufacturer's website to identify the product line or meaning. Nitrile Oil Hose ?
 
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That hose should have a marking showing SAE 30 followed by some numbers as well.
 
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Believe the numbers indicate when the hose will start to bend? Not sure on the unit of measurement though....
 
florida23 said:
Believe the numbers indicate when the hose will start to bend? Not sure on the unit of measurement though....
You mean like the bend radius?
 
After spending too much time, here is what turned up:

Used for plumbing an oil cooler or a transmission cooler (thus high temperature & pressure)

NOH-F probably an industry rating for hose material & chemical/temperature resistance

3402 eiher a manufacturerers style/class number OR a subset of the NOH-F

Gates Rubber site shows similar for oil/transmission cooler plumbing
https://www.gates.com/us/en/fluid-p...ion-oil-cooler-hose.p.3289-000000-000001.html

(found with Google searches for:
noh-f 3402 hose
noh-f "3402" hose)

Hope it helps!

Cheers,
Tom
 
The internal diameter of hoses, and hose fittings, are specified in multiples of 1/16".
A 1" hose will be -16. A 1/2" hose will be -08. A 1/4" hose will be -02.
If that hose is a 1/4" hose, then the -02 probably specifies internal diameter.
The 34 then, is then probably the construction style of the hose, from that manufacturer.
 

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