Rubber Hose Products for the Automotive Industry

Rubber hoses play a critical role in the automotive sector, ensuring the efficient transport of fluids like fuel, coolant, and brake fluid throughout vehicles. At Clifton Rubber, we specialise in producing durable, reliable, and versatile rubber hoses designed to meet the exacting standards of the automotive industry.

Bespoke High-Performance Rubber Hose Manufacturer & Supplier for the Automotive Industry

What types of rubber hoses are there?

Rubber hoses are flexible tubes used to transfer a variety of fluids in vehicles. In the automotive industry, these hoses are designed to handle specific types of fluids, pressures, and temperatures to ensure optimal performance. Depending on the application, rubber hoses may transport coolant, oil, fuel, air, and even brake fluid, contributing to the safe and efficient operation of a vehicle.

Clifton Rubber offers an extensive range of rubber hoses that cater to various automotive needs, including:

  • Coolant hoses: Essential for preventing engine overheating by ensuring the proper flow of coolant between the engine and the radiator.
  • Fuel hoses: Designed to transport gasoline or diesel from the fuel tank to the engine, these hoses are made to resist chemical degradation and leaks.
  • Air intake hoses: Vital for managing airflow into the engine for combustion, improving engine efficiency.
  • Brake hoses: Responsible for transmitting brake fluid between the master cylinder and the brake callipers, ensuring reliable braking performance.

Each of these hoses is constructed using high-grade rubber materials to ensure longevity, flexibility, and resistance to environmental factors like heat, pressure, and corrosion.

Use of rubber hoses

Rubber hoses in automotive applications serve multiple functions, from engine cooling to fuel transfer, making them indispensable components in vehicle systems. Their primary uses include:

  • Engine Cooling Systems: Rubber hoses transport coolant through the engine, radiator, and heater core, maintaining optimal engine temperatures and preventing overheating.
  • Fuel Systems: Fuel hoses move gasoline, diesel, or alternative fuels to the engine while withstanding harsh conditions, such as exposure to fuel vapours, pressure, and extreme temperatures.
  • Braking Systems: Brake hoses allow for the safe transmission of brake fluid under high pressure, providing responsive and consistent braking power.
  • Air Intake Systems: Air hoses ensure the proper mixture of air and fuel, improving engine performance and fuel efficiency.
  • Heating and Ventilation: Hoses are also used to transport heated or cooled air through the car’s ventilation system, ensuring passenger comfort.

By using high-quality rubber hoses, automotive manufacturers can ensure that vehicles run smoothly, efficiently, and safely.

What Solutions We Provide

Clifton Rubber specialises in producing rubber hoses that meet the automotive industry’s strict requirements for safety, durability, and performance. Our solutions are tailored to address the key challenges faced by automotive manufacturers and mechanics alike. Here’s how we ensure our rubber hoses provide the ideal solution for automotive applications:

  1. Customisation for Specific Applications: Every vehicle type may require different hose specifications depending on the engine design, fuel type, and performance needs. We offer custom manufacturing solutions, allowing us to develop hoses that precisely meet your vehicle’s unique demands.
  2. Resistant to Harsh Conditions: Our rubber hoses are built to withstand exposure to extreme heat, chemicals, and physical stress. Whether it’s the heat of an engine bay or the corrosive nature of fuel, our hoses maintain their integrity under pressure.
  3. High Performance Under Pressure: Automotive rubber hoses must be able to handle high pressures without failure. Our products are designed to perform consistently in high-pressure environments, ensuring no leaks or breakages that could compromise vehicle safety.
  4. Durability for Longevity: The materials we use are engineered to last, ensuring that the hoses we manufacture can withstand years of use without degrading or losing flexibility. This helps reduce the need for frequent replacements, cutting costs for vehicle owners and manufacturers.
  5. Quality Assurance and Testing: At Clifton Rubber, we rigorously test our products to ensure they meet the highest safety and performance standards. We work closely with automotive industry regulations to ensure that our rubber hoses are always compliant and reliable.

About Clifton Rubber

Clifton Rubber is a leading manufacturer of rubber products, serving various industries with precision-engineered solutions since 1973. With decades of experience in the field, we pride ourselves on delivering top-quality rubber hoses that meet the stringent demands of the automotive industry.

Our commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction is the driving force behind our success. We combine state-of-the-art manufacturing processes with expert knowledge of materials science to create products that are both durable and cost-effective. Whether you are a vehicle manufacturer, supplier, or repair shop, Clifton Rubber offers the expertise and product range you need to keep vehicles running safely and efficiently.

We take a hands-on approach to product development, working closely with our customers to ensure that the rubber hoses we provide are perfectly suited to their specific applications. From initial design to production and testing, we focus on delivering solutions that exceed expectations.


By choosing Clifton Rubber, you are partnering with a company that understands the complexities and challenges of the automotive industry. Our high-performance rubber hoses are trusted by leading automotive manufacturers worldwide, and we are committed to continuing that legacy with every product we create.

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