The Continental group sector ContiTech announced the launch of its RDS hydraulic hose series in the Asia-Pacific region.
Engineered for construction, and food and beverage applications, the RSD series combines constant high-pressure performance with exceptional flexibility, lightweight design, and long service life to enhance overall equipment efficiency.
“The construction, agriculture, and mining industries are rapidly transforming toward greater reliability, lower emissions, and smarter equipment systems,” said Xin Song, head of mobile industrial solutions, Industrial Solutions APAC, ContiTech.
“Leveraging over 150 years of materials expertise, ContiTech develops customer-centric solutions. The RDS series was engineered with deep insights into industry challenges, delivering breakthroughs in lightweight design, space efficiency, and extreme-environment adaptability while maintaining constant high-pressure performance. It helps customers reduce equipment load, improve energy efficiency, and maximise value across the full equipment lifecycle.”
Lightweight and compact design for enhanced system efficiency
The RDS series features a four- to six-layer high-tensile steel wire spiral structure combined with an optimised synthetic rubber inner tube. This design results in a lighter, smaller-diameter hose with a tighter minimum bending radius, improving routing flexibility and space utilisation in compact equipment such as excavators and loaders.
The reduced weight and volume help lower overall system load and energy consumption, while the compact structure minimises logistics, installation, and maintenance time, supporting efficiency throughout the value chain.
Performance across versatile temperature range
Designed to operate reliably from –40°C to +120°C, the RDS series maintains flexibility in sub-zero conditions and offers oil and swelling resistance at high temperatures.
Its robust inner tube and weather-resistant outer cover ensure stable performance in harsh environments such as arctic mining regions or high-temperature steel plants, reducing performance degradation and maintenance frequency caused by environmental stress.
Standardised multi-pressure design
The RDS series covers 4100 to 6100 psi working pressures and complies with ISO 18752 CC class standards as well as MSHA flame-resistance certification, with a 4:1 safety factor.
This multi-pressure compatibility simplifies inventory management and helps equipment manufacturers reduce the number of hose variants and associated storage costs, while ensuring operational safety and flexibility across various high-pressure applications. Through standardised design, ContiTech supports customers in streamlining assembly, procurement, and maintenance processes, contributing to greater efficiency.
SRDS Series
Developed for the Asia-Pacific market, the SRDS series features a reinforced synthetic rubber cover that delivers repeat bending performance. The advanced formulation ensures long service life, resisting surface cracking even under harsh conditions and low temperatures.
For more demanding applications, ContiTech also offers the XRDS series, equipped with an extended-life abrasion-resistant cover. This provides protection against rock impact, debris friction, and other wear factors, extending hose service life, reducing downtime, and ensuring continuous, efficient operation.
ContiTech continues to leverage its expertise in to deliver safe and sustainable solutions. Together with industry partners, ContiTech remains committed to advancing the construction industry.