► Hardie Hose

Automotive Hoses, Tubing, Fittings & Accessories

Working on a vehicle, compressed-air system or workshop repair? Start with the application before choosing the hose. Hardie Hose covers a broad family of hose, tubing, fittings & associated components used across automotive, transport, industrial & trade applications.

Established in Australia in 2017, Hardie Hose draws on hose & fitting industry experience dating back to the 1990s. The wider brand range extends across rubber, PVC & silicone hose, automotive hose, flexible tubing, hydraulic products, fittings, clamps, couplings, valves & compressed-air components.

At Industrial Shed, the Hardie Hose range gives mechanics, technicians, maintenance teams & trade buyers a practical starting point for vehicle hose replacement, pneumatic installations & everyday workshop requirements.

Shop Hardie Hose By Range

► Fuel Injection Hoses – fuel hose options for compatible automotive fuel-line applications
► Power Steering Return Hoses – dedicated hose for compatible low-pressure steering return lines
► Brake Vacuum Hoses – hose for suitable brake-vacuum applications
► Silicone Heater Hoses – silicone hose for compatible heating & coolant systems
► Vacuum & Washer Tubings – flexible tubing for suitable automotive vacuum & washer systems
► Pneumatic Tubes – tubing for compatible compressed-air installations

What Is Hardie Hose?

Hardie Hose is an Australian hose & fittings business based in Cranbourne West, Victoria. The company was established by Anthony Hardie in 2017 following extensive experience across hose manufacturing, importing & wholesale supply.

The brand's wider catalogue reaches well beyond a single type of hose. Hardie Hose works across product families including:

► PVC hose
► Rubber hose
► Automotive hose
► Silicone hose
► Hydraulic hose & fittings
► Flexible tubing
► Hose clamps
► Camlocks
► Pneumatic push-in fittings
► Brass & stainless steel fittings
► Poly fittings & hose tails
► Air couplings
► Valves
► Pressure gauges
► Compressed-air pipe & fittings

For Industrial Shed customers, the useful question isn't simply “Which Hardie Hose product do I need?” It is “What system am I working on?”

Once the application is clear, the relevant hose, tube or accessory family becomes much easier to identify.

Why Choose Hardie Hose?

One workshop can encounter fuel hose in the morning, pneumatic tubing after lunch & a completely different fluid-transfer requirement the next day.

Hardie Hose has developed its range around those varied applications rather than treating every hose as interchangeable.

Its broader product offering serves industries including automotive, transport, construction, hydraulics, agriculture, irrigation, marine & food manufacturing. Within these sectors, the brand combines hose with many of the fittings, clamps, couplings & components required around the system.

That breadth matters because choosing hose is rarely about diameter alone.

Before making a selection, establish:

► What the hose or tube carries
► Where it is installed
► Required inside or outside diameter
► Operating conditions
► Connection type
► Routing through the equipment or vehicle
► Applicable equipment or manufacturer requirements

A hose that physically fits isn't necessarily the correct hose for the job.

Common Applications

Automotive Hose Replacement

Under a bonnet, similar-looking hoses can perform completely different jobs.

Fuel, steering, heater, vacuum & washer systems each have their own requirements. Identifying the system first helps prevent a visually similar hose being selected for an unsuitable application.

Industrial Shed's Hardie Hose automotive sub-ranges make that distinction clearer.

Fuel Injection Hoses

For compatible automotive fuel-line work where the required hose type, diameter & quantity have been established.

Power Steering Return Hoses

For compatible low-pressure return-side power steering applications. These products shouldn't be treated as substitutes for pressure-side steering assemblies.

Brake Vacuum Hoses

For suitable brake-vacuum applications where the required hose dimensions & system requirements have been confirmed.

For equipment surrounding vehicle servicing, Automotive & Mechanical provides a broader path into workshop tools, testing equipment & maintenance products.

Heating, Vacuum & Washer Systems

Not every vehicle hose carries fuel or hydraulic fluid.

Silicone Heater Hoses

For compatible vehicle heating & coolant applications requiring the appropriate silicone hose.

Vacuum & Washer Tubings

For suitable smaller-line automotive applications including vacuum & washer systems.

When replacing an existing line, retain the removed section until the replacement has been identified. Its diameter, route & connection points can provide useful references during selection & installation.

Pneumatic Tubing & Compressed-Air Systems

An air line only works properly when the tubing, preparation & connections work together.

Hardie Hose's broader catalogue includes flexible tubing, pneumatic push-in fittings, air couplings & compressed-air pipe components.

Industrial Shed's dedicated Pneumatic Tubes collection provides the starting point for compatible compressed-air tubing requirements.

Preparing new pneumatic tube? Hardie Hose Cutters provide a purpose-specific option for cutting compatible plastic tubing.

For the surrounding air system, Quick Couplers & Connectors covers related compressed-air connection hardware.

Transport & Fleet Maintenance

Hardie Hose's wider transport offering includes PVC, rubber & silicone hose, fittings & clamps for trailers, trucks, buses & heavy vehicles. The brand also works with SAE J844 nylon tubing, air-brake fittings & hydraulic hose applications.

For fleet workshops, this makes system identification particularly important.

A single vehicle may contain:

► Coolant hose
► Pneumatic lines
► Hydraulic hose
► Fuel hose
► Air-brake tubing
► Associated fittings, clamps & couplings

Treat each system according to its own requirements rather than selecting components purely by physical dimensions.

Workshop Installation & Organisation

Some of the smallest components can make the finished installation easier to manage.

Hardie Hose Cable Ties provide black cable ties for suitable wiring, tubing & general workshop organisation.

Where cable ties are used around pneumatic tubing, avoid unnecessary tightening that visibly crushes or distorts the tube.

For storing ties, fittings & other smaller consumables between jobs, Small Parts Organisers can help keep frequently used components separated & accessible.

Product Selection Guide

Start With What The Line Does

Fuel line or vacuum line? Coolant hose or pneumatic tube?

Identify the system before measuring the old component.

This immediately narrows the range & reduces the chance of choosing a product based only on appearance.

Identify What Travels Through It

Determine what the hose or tube will carry.

Depending on the system, that may include air, water, coolant, fuel or another compatible medium.

Product suitability should be established for the actual application rather than assumed from hose dimensions.

Confirm The Dimensions

Relevant measurements can vary between product families.

Check specifications such as:

► Inside diameter
► Outside diameter
► Hose or tube length
► Thread dimensions
► Fitting size

Measure carefully & follow the relevant equipment or vehicle requirements where applicable.

Examine The Connections

The hose is only part of the assembly.

Look at what happens at both ends.

Check whether the installation uses clamps, threaded fittings, hose tails, push-in connections, couplings or another connection method.

A new hose won't correct a damaged or unsuitable fitting.

Consider The Operating Environment

Look beyond what passes through the hose.

Consider where the product operates & what surrounds it, including:

► Heat
► Movement
► Abrasion
► Tight bends
► Sharp edges
► Nearby components
► Required pressure & temperature conditions

Use the applicable product specifications when confirming suitability.

Follow The Existing Route

Before removing an unfamiliar line, note how it travels through the vehicle or equipment.

A quick photo can preserve the original route & show where brackets, bends & nearby components were positioned.

Find The Cause Of Failure

Replacing the damaged section is only half the job when something else caused the damage.

A hose that has rubbed through, overheated, kinked or repeatedly failed deserves a wider inspection before another one goes into the same position.

Choosing Hardie Hose By The Job

Know the job first. The product family follows.

Expert Tips

Keep The Original Component Until The Job Is Finished

The removed hose, tube or fitting can help confirm dimensions, connection style & routing.

Put it beside the replacement before installation rather than relying on memory.

Read The Hose Markings

Where markings are present, inspect them before discarding the old hose.

Product identification, dimensions or other information may help establish what was originally installed.

Don't Let Diameter Make The Decision

Two hoses sharing an inside diameter can still be designed for very different work.

Confirm the application first then select the required size from the appropriate hose family.

Look Closely At Bends & Connections

Hose deterioration isn't always most obvious along a straight section.

Inspect areas near fittings, clamps, bends & mounting points where movement or localised stress may occur.

Check The Neighbouring Components

A damaged hose can sometimes be the result rather than the cause.

Brackets, sharp edges, heat sources or moving parts deserve attention whenever wear appears concentrated in one location.

Leave The Installation Serviceable

Where practical, route replacement tubing, wiring & hose so future inspection points & connections remain accessible.

A neat installation should also be one that another technician can understand.