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Stainless Steel Hose & Fittings for Data Center Applications
Liquid-cooled data centers require clean, reliable, leak-free connections that withstand high pressure and chemical exposure. Our 316 stainless steel hose, PTFE braided hose assemblies, quick disconnects, and crimp fittings are purpose-built for CDUs, direct-to-chip cooling loops, and OCP-compatible rack cooling systems.
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Build reliable data center liquid cooling connections with stainless steel hose, fittings, adapters, and quick disconnects designed for CDUs, direct to chip cooling, and other critical cooling systems.
Cooling Distribution
Deliver coolant safely across CDUs, server rack manifolds, and direct-to-chip cold plate loops using pressure-rated stainless steel hose and fittings.
Corrosion Resistant
316 stainless steel braid with PTFE inner liner resists glycol-based coolants, deionized water, and inhibited fluids — protecting cooling loop purity long-term.
High Pressure Capable
Rated for working pressures up to 3,000 PSI and temperatures from -65°F to 450°F — suitable for the most demanding data center thermal environments.
Easy Installation
Dry-break quick disconnects and standard NPT, JIC, and tri-clamp fittings reduce installation time and enable hot-swap maintenance in live data centers.
Data Center Products
R14 Stainless Steel PTFE Braided Hose (SAE 100R14)
Designed for high pressure, high temperature, and clean fluid transfer in critical cooling applications.
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Stainless Steel Adapters
A full range of 316 stainless steel adapters in industry standard configurations.
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UQD Series Quick Disconnects
High-flow, ultra-clean quick disconnects purpose-built for liquid cooling systems.
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3-A TRI-CLAMP CRIMP FITTINGS
Our 3A sanitary tri-crimp fittings are ideal for ultra pure cooling loops and food grade fluid systems.
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Tri-clamps
Reliable sealing for sanitary Tri-Clamp connections in liquid cooling and clean fluid systems.
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Tri-clamp Gaskets
Durable sealing solutions designed for dependable fluid connections throughout data center cooling systems.
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Ferrules
Crimp ferrules built for secure, reliable hose assemblies in liquid cooling systems.
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Stainless Steel Hose & Fittings for Data Center Liquid Cooling
Why Liquid Cooling Demands Stainless Steel
Liquid cooling puts the fluid path much closer to expensive IT equipment, so the hose, fittings, adapters, and connections need to be chosen with corrosion resistance and coolant compatibility in mind. Stainless steel is commonly used in data center cooling systems because it handles water based coolants well, resists corrosion, and gives designers a durable material for connections that may stay in service for years.
The exact material still matters. Many stainless adapters and fittings are made from 316 stainless steel for added corrosion resistance, while SAE 100R14 PTFE hose uses a PTFE inner tube with a stainless wire braid. The best combination depends on the coolant, pressure, temperature, connection style, and where the component sits in the cooling loop.
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SAE 100R14 PTFE Hose for Data Center Applications
SAE 100R14 PTFE hose is a strong option for flexible connections in data center liquid cooling systems when the application calls for broad chemical compatibility and dependable performance across a wide temperature range. The PTFE inner tube provides the fluid path, while the stainless steel wire braid reinforces the hose and helps it handle pressure without adding a bulky rubber cover.
For buyers, the important point is to size R14 hose by the actual system requirements rather than choosing it by hose diameter alone. Working pressure changes by hose size, and the fittings must be compatible with the hose, coolant, operating temperature, bend requirements, and connection points used on the CDU, manifold, or server rack.
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Quick Disconnects for Liquid Cooling Infrastructure
Quick disconnects make it easier to service liquid cooled servers, cold plates, manifolds, and CDU connections without opening the entire cooling loop. In data center applications, the goal is not simply a fast connection. The coupling also needs to control fluid loss, limit air entering the line, maintain a reliable seal, and provide enough flow for the equipment it serves.
Universal Quick Disconnect, or UQD, designs are especially relevant to data center cooling because the OCP UQD specification defines an interchangeable connector interface for single phase water and glycol cooling systems. When selecting a quick disconnect, confirm the nominal size, flow requirement, seal material, coolant compatibility, pressure rating, and termination style instead of assuming every UQD style coupling is identical.
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OCP-Aligned Cooling Hardware
Open Compute Project specifications give data center designers and equipment manufacturers a common reference for parts of the liquid cooling system, including Universal Quick Disconnect connections. For buyers, OCP alignment can make it easier to build around defined interfaces instead of relying on a proprietary connection that is difficult to source later.
That does not mean every stainless steel hose, adapter, or fitting is automatically an OCP component. The specification that applies depends on the connection and the equipment design. UQD couplings should be matched to the applicable OCP UQD requirements, while hose assemblies, adapters, and other fittings still need to be selected by material, size, pressure, temperature, coolant, and the connection standards called out by the system designer.
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Custom Hose Assemblies for Data Centers
Custom hose assemblies are useful when a data center cooling layout needs a specific hose length, routing path, or end connection that is not practical with an off the shelf assembly. A properly specified assembly can connect CDUs, rack manifolds, cold plate loops, and other cooling equipment while reducing the number of adapters needed in the fluid path.
Start with the hose size, overall length, coolant, working pressure, temperature range, and the connection required at each end. For R14 PTFE hose assemblies, fitting options can include common threaded and specialty connections depending on the application. The final assembly should be built around the actual equipment drawing and installed with enough room to avoid excessive bending, twisting, or tension on the hose.
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What type of hose is best for data center liquid cooling?
There is no single hose that is best for every liquid cooling system. SAE 100R14 PTFE hose is a strong choice for many flexible connections because PTFE has broad chemical compatibility and the stainless braid provides pressure reinforcement. The correct hose still needs to be selected for the coolant, pressure, temperature, flow requirement, bend radius, and fitting connections in the system.
Are your fittings compatible with OCP cooling specifications?
Some products are intended for OCP aligned liquid cooling systems, especially UQD style quick disconnects that follow the OCP Universal Quick Disconnect interface. Other hose and fitting components should be selected according to the material, thread or connection standard, pressure, temperature, and dimensions required by the equipment design. Check the individual product specifications when OCP compliance is required.
Do you offer pre-assembled hose assemblies for data centers?
Yes. Custom R14 PTFE hose assemblies can be built to the length and end connection requirements of the application. Provide the hose size, finished length, connection needed at each end, coolant, pressure, and operating temperature so the assembly can be matched to the system.
What stainless steel grade do your data center products use?
The stainless grade depends on the product. Many stainless steel adapters and fittings are made from Type 316 stainless steel for corrosion resistance. Discount Hydraulic Hose SAE 100R14A PTFE hose uses a PTFE inner tube with a Type 304 stainless steel outer braid. Always check the material listed for the specific part you are selecting.
What coolants are compatible with your stainless steel hose and fittings?
PTFE and stainless steel are compatible with many fluids used in liquid cooling, including common water and glycol mixtures, but compatibility should be verified for the exact coolant formulation. Seal material is also important on quick disconnects and other sealed connections. Confirm the hose, fitting, seal, temperature, and coolant combination before specifying the component for a production system.