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RONTEIX is your trustworthy manufacturer and supplier of heater hoses, offering bulk heater hoses and molded heater hoses in EPDM and silicone materials.

  • Compliant with SAE J20 and ASTM D2000 standards and regulations.
  • Offer OEM & ODM replacement heater hoses.
  • One piece is available (shipping is included)
  • 5-7 days lead time from mold to sample.
  • Our products have passed dimensional, hardness, tensile strength, and burst pressure tests.
  • Bulk and Molded Heater Hoses

Bulk Heater Hose

RONTEIX is a professional rubber hose and silicone hose manufacturer and supplier in China, providing bulk heater hose and custom molded heater hose in various materials, shapes, ID, lengths, reinforcements and colors.

Our heater hoses, heat-resistant and flexible, are commonly used for automotive heating and cooling systems. If you require custom heater hoses tailored to your vehicle model, please provide us with the OEM part number, 3D drawings, or a sample, and we will promptly provide a quote. We also offer bulk heater hoses in various specifications for the aftermarket replacement market.

What is a heater hose?

Heater hose is a flexible hose made of EPDM or silicone that is resistant to high temperatures and coolant. It is used in a vehicle’s heating and cooling system, transferring hot coolant from the engine to the heater core and providing heat to the vehicle’s cabin.

OUR PRODUCT

Heater Hose by Sizes

RONTEIX offers heater hoses in various sizes for automotive heating systems and engine coolant circulation systems. We provide 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 16mm, 19mm, 25mm, 32mm and 51mm heater hoses for you to choose from.

5/16
5/16" ID (8mm) Heater Hose

5/16 inch diameter heater hose, blue color, compliant with SAE J20 standards, silicone and rubber materials are available.

10mm Heater Hose
10mm (3/8") ID Heater Hose

0.37 inch / 10mm diameter hose with blue stripe, used for automotive heating systems, reliable and high-temperature resistant.

12mm Heater Hose
12mm (1/2") ID Heater Hose

12mm black silicone hose, 60 PSI working pressure, meets SAE 20R3 requirements, braided polyester fiber reinforcement.

14mm Heater Hose
9/16" 14mm Heater Hose

Black silicone heater hose, 2-1/2″ bend radius, high burst strength and heat-resistant, for marine and industrial use.

16mm Heater Hose
5/8" 16mm Heater Hose

Red color reinforced 1-ply silicone heater hose, 5 ft length, 24mm outer diameter, customizable length, color and logo.

1 Inch S Shape Silicone Hose
3/4" ID 19mm Heater Hose

Black Z-bend 19mm heater hose, 90-degree and 135-degree bends are available, 5mm wall thickness and 29mm outer diameter.

22mm Heater Hose
7/8" ID 22mm Heater Hose

4mm wall thickness, black, blue, red and clear colors are available, 4″ bend radius, flexible and high tensile strength.

1 Inch Heater Hose
1 Inch 25mm Heater Hose

650 PSI rupture pressure, 5 ft length, 0.2-inch wall thickness, for automotive cooling system, customizable length and color.

1 1/8 Inch Heater Hose
1 1/8" Heater Hose

28.6mm blue/black silicone heater hose, 5-ply polyester fabric reinforcement, for heater core, defrost and low-pressure coolant plumbing.

1.25 Inch Heater Hose
32mm ID 1.25 Inch Heater Hose

High temperature resistant 1 1/4″  heater hose with 1-ply nylon fiber reinforcement, -55°C to +180°C working temperature.

1 1/2
1 1/2" Heater Hose

1.5 inch 38mm black rubber heater hose, 10 ft length, durable, heat- and weather-resistant, customizable length, size and color.

2 Inch Heater Hose
51mm 2 Inch Heater Hose

Molded heater hose EPDM rubber material, customizable shape, size and length, for heating system of large vehicles.

60mm Heater Hose
60mm 2.5 Inch Heater Hose

Plastic-covered aluminum tubing to transfer hot air, 60mm heater duct hose, for automotive heating system.

Heater Hose by Shape

RONTEIX offers heater hoses in various shapes for automotive heating systems, including straight / 45 degree / 90 degree / 180 degree / curved heater hose. A wide range of hose shapes are available to accommodate different routing paths and installation spaces.

Straight Heater Hose
Straight Heater Hose

EPDM material, available in various sizes, sold in rolls and can be cut to different lengths, high temperature and coolant-resistant, suitable for automobiles and light trucks.

45 Degree Heater Hose
45 Degree Heater Hose

Designed with 3-ply polyester reinforcing fabric, multiple sizes are available, 4 mm wall thickness, customizable shapes and colors.

90 degree heater hose
90 Degree Heater Hose

5/8 inch 90 degree molded EPDM rubber heater hose, resistant to heat and coolant, designed as OEM replacement for vehicles.

180 degree heater hoses
180 degree heater hose

U shaped molded heater hose, U bend elbow silicone hose for heating systems of trucks, buses, coaches and heavy-duty vehicles.

Curved Heater Hose
Curved Heater Hose

OE replacement at high quality and affordable price, EPDM hose is resistant to coolants and ozone, compliant with SAE J20 requirements.

Heater Hose by Features

RONTEIX offers OEM-replacement heater hoses, including inlet, outlet, and bypass hoses. We can customize hoses in various colors and shapes based on your drawings or OEM samples to fit your OEM circuits and connections.

EPDM Heater Hose
EPDM Heater Hose

Heat- and coolant-resistant EPDM rubber hose, withstands 300 PSI working pressure, for radiator connections, overflow reservoirs and heating systems.

Silicone Heater Hose
Silicone Heater Hose

Bulk blue silicone heater hose, polyester reinforcement, SAE J20 compliant, can be cut to any size, for performance motors and vehicles.

Heater Inlet Hose
Heater Inlet Hose

OEM replacement heater hose for specific fit, 23mm and 18.25mm ID, EPDM hose with clamps and connectors.

Heater Outlet Hose
Heater Outlet Hose

Silicone outlet heater hose to match OEM routing and fitment, hose clamps and connectors included, durable and heat-resistant.

Heater Bypass Hose
Heater Bypass Hose

U-shape and H-shape are available, silicone allows coolant to flow to thermostat, 5-ply polyester reinforcement for high tensile strength.

Molded Heater Hose
Molded Heater Hose

OEM replacement customizable molded heater hose, EPDM rubber material, aligned with the engine’s interface location.

Heater Hose by Colors

RONTEIX offers blue, black, red and green heater hoses for you to choose from. If you would like to customize heater hoses in other colors, please contact us to arrange this.

Blue Heater Hose
Blue Heater Hose

3/4″ inner diameter, 50ft length, blue silicone heater hose, used for performance motors and vehicles, commercial trucks, and buses.

Red Heater Hose
Red Heater Hose

1″ ID X 50 ft length, EPDM hose with 4-ply polyester reinforcement, SAE 30R3 standards compliant, resistant to ozone and abrasion

Black Heater Hose
Black Heater Hose

Black rubber heater hose, 10mm inner diameter, 3mm wall thickness, OEM molded heater hose for automotive heating and cooling system.

Green Heater Hose
Green Heater Hose

Pressure-resistant and coolant-resistant heater hose in green color, SAE J20 R3 standards compliant, designed with 1-ply nylon fiber reinforcement

Clear Heater Hose
Clear Heater Hose

Clear reinforced heater hose for heavy-duty pressure connections, used for marine and industrial use, 70 PSI working pressure, 3″ bend radius.

Heater Hose

Feature box

Featuring flexibility and durability, RONTEIX heater hoses supply heat to the cabin’s heating system. Our EPDM or silicone hoses are resistant to heat and coolant, ensuring a long service life.

Temperature Resistant
Heat Resistance

Made from EPDM or silicone, RONTEIX heater hoses can withstand the high-temperature environment of the engine bay for extended periods without aging or cracking.

Coolant & Aging Resistance
Coolant & Antifreeze Resistance

Heater hoses offer good resistance to engine coolant and antifreeze which does not expand or burst under high pressure.

OEM & Custom Manufacturing
OEM Replacement

We can manufacture high-quality OEM replacement heater hoses based on customer-provided drawings to fit compact engine compartments and complex routing.

Wide Application
Wide Application

RONTEIX heater hoses are widely used for automotive HVAC systems, passenger cars, pickup trucks, heavy-duty trucks and off-highway equipment.

Kink & Abrasion Resistance
Abrasion Resistance

EPDM rubber heater hoses offer excellent wear resistance, preventing coolant leakage caused by abrasion of the hose wall.

Molded Design
Molded Design

We manufacture molded heater hoses designed to clear engine compartment components and ensure a better fit at the connection points. 

Reinforcement
Multiple Reinforcement

Designed with multi-ply polyester reinforcement, our heater hose offers enhanced abrasion resistance while maintaining excellent flexibility.

Flexible
High Flexibility

Heater hoses made of rubber and silicone offer good flexibility and absorb vibrations generated during engine operation.

Wholesale Heater Hose

RONTEIX offers bulk heater hoses and molded heater hoses for automotive heating systems, heater core and engine cooling systems. We can custom-manufacture molded heater hoses with various dimensions, wall thicknesses, colors, shapes, reinforcements, and logos, based on your vehicle model, drawings, or samples.

Heater Core Hose

RONTEIX offers reliable heater hose solutions for automotive heating systems, including both inlet and outlet hoses. We provide and customize heater hoses suitable for a wide range of vehicle models, such as the BMW, Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, Ram 1500, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.

Made from silicone and EPDM materials, our heater hoses are flexible and resistant to both heat and coolant, ideal for the engine compartment. We supply molded heater hoses in 90-degree, U-shaped, S-shaped, and various complex configurations to ensure a precise OEM fit. No need of on-site bending, RONTEIX heater hoses are easy and quick to install. We can also print your logo or brand name on the hose surface to boost your business.

Heater Core Hoses
Heater Bypass Hoses

Heater Bypass Hose

RONTEIX heater bypass hose bypasses the heater core and draws coolant directly from the engine’s water pump back to itself to avoid overheating. We offer 1/2″, 5/8″, 3/4″, 7/8″ and 1″ hoses for different car models and engines.

Designed with 5-ply polyester reinforcement, our heater bypass hoses are resistant to heat and high pressure, built to provide a long-term and durable solution. U-shape and H-shape heater bypass hoses with clamps are available. We provide black, blue and red colored heater hoses as options. Please contact us if you wish to customize hoses in other colors.

How Heater Hose Works?

Vehicle’s heating system is crucial in cold weather. You might be curious about how RONTEIX heater hose works. Here is a short explanation:

  1. As the engine runs, it generates heat, which is absorbed by the coolant.
  2. The heated coolant flows through the heater inlet hose into the heater core located inside the dashboard.
  3. A blower fan forces air across the heater core’s tubes and fins, warming the cabin air while cooling the coolant.
  4. Coolant then flows back to the engine cooling system via the heater outlet hose to continue the cycle.
How Heater Hose Works?
Ford F150 Heater Hose

Ford F150 Heater Hose

RONTEIX offers an inlet and outlet heater hose set for the 2015–2017 Ford F-150 (5.0L V8). We manufacture OEM-replacement molded heater hose sets, including inlet and outlet hoses. They are designed to match the original routing, connector specifications, shape, and length, ensuring compatibility with factory clips and connection points. These molded Ford F-150 heater hoses are designed for the automotive aftermarket and provide a solution for common issues associated with the vehicle’s original heater hoses.

Heater Hose Fittings & Clamps

Heater Hose Connectors

RONTEIX offers a wide range of heater hose fittings and clamps to connect, secure, and seal heater hoses. Our heater hose connectors include straight / 90° elbow / T-shape / Y-shape / Reducer hose connectors for different engine circuits. Durable hose connectors are available in plastic, aluminum and stainless steel.

  • Straight Heater Hose Connector
  • 90 Degree Heater Hose Fitting
  • Heater Hose Y Connector
  • Tee Heater Hose Connector
Heater Hose Connectors
Heater Hose Clamps

For small diameter heater hoses, RONTEIX offers worm gear clamps, ear clamps, and spring hose clamps to address issues related to thermal expansion, contraction, and hose vibration.

Worm Gear Clamp: Adjustable worm gear clamps accommodate various heater hose outer diameters and are easy to install and remove.

Spring Hose Clamp: Heater hoses transporting high-temperature coolant undergo thermal expansion and contraction. Spring hose clamps maintain constant clamping pressure over time, preventing coolant leaks.

Ear Clamp: Ear clamps provide a uniform 360° seal to prevent coolant leaks and are ideal for use in the confined spaces of an engine bay.

Heater Hose Clamps
Heater Hose Connectors Heater Hose Clamps
Silicone Intake Hose

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Heater Hose vs Radiator Hose

RONTEIX Heater Hose
RONTEIX Radiator Hose

Heater Hose: RONTEIX heater hose connects the engine to the vehicle’s dashboard, transporting high-temperature coolant to the heater core to provide warm air to the cabin. Heater hoses consist of an inlet hose and an outlet hose and are typically manufactured as straight or molded hoses. Made from EPDM or silicone, heater hoses feature a small diameter.

Radiator Hose: Radiator hoses transport coolant between the engine and the radiator to dissipate heat. High-temperature coolant that has absorbed heat travels through the upper radiator hose to the radiator, where the heat is released. The cooled coolant then returns to the engine via the lower radiator hose to begin the next cycle. Compared to heater hoses, radiator hoses have a larger diameter and thicker walls, and are made of materials such as EPDM and silicone.

Heater Hose Application

RONTEIX offers a variety of heater hoses for automotive heating and cooling systems, HVAC systems and heavy-duty vehicles.

Radiator Hose for Automotive Heating System
Automotive Heating System

RONTEIX heater hoses are mainly used to transport coolant to the heater core and provide warm air to the vehicle cabin. Our heater hoses are resistant to high temperatures and coolant, and work well in high-temperature engine compartments.

Radiator Hose for Engine Cooling System
Engine Cooling System

Our heater hose is heat-resistant and flexible, capable of absorbing vibrations generated by engine operation and adapting to the confined space of the engine compartment.

Radiator Hose for HVAC Systems
HVAC Systems

In HVAC systems, RONTEIX heater hoses transport hot water or heat-transfer fluid to the heater core or heat exchanger to provide indoor heating. They are commonly used in residential buildings, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities.

Radiator Hose for Heavy-duty Vehicles
Heavy-duty Vehicles

Featuring flexibility and durability, RONTEIX heater hoses are used in heavy-duty vehicles such as trucks, buses, construction equipment, and agricultural machinery.

 

 

Supply OEM Heater Hose

Supply OEM Heater Hose

RONTEIX offers reliable OEM heater hose solutions for automotive aftermarket brands, hose distributors, and OEM automotive buyers. We can customize the shapes, bends, materials and reinforcements of heater hoses to match OEM fitment. Custom orders are available starting from just one piece – contact us today!

ABOUT

More About RONTEIX

RONTEIX has been supplying silicone and rubber hoses to the automotive and industrial applications since 2008. With 8 production lines and a factory over 5,000 square meters, we can complete mold making and sample production for heater hoses within 5 to 7 days. We offer OEM and ODM services, and our products have been exported to more than 50 countries, including the UK, the USA, France, Germany, and Italy.

ID (inch)ID (mm)OD (mm)WT Wall Thickness (mm)Working PressureMaterialColorLength
1/2″1216250‑85 PSIEPDM / SiliconeRed, Black, Blue, Green, customizable5ft
9/16″1418250‑86 PSIEPDM / SiliconeRed, Black, Blue, Green, customizable5ft
5/8″1620250‑87 PSIEPDM / SiliconeRed, Black, Blue, Green, customizable5ft
3/4″1923250‑88 PSIEPDM / SiliconeRed, Black, Blue, Green, customizable5ft
7/8″2226250‑89 PSIEPDM / SiliconeRed, Black, Blue, Green, customizable5ft
1″2529250‑90 PSIEPDM / SiliconeRed, Black, Blue, Green, customizable5ft

Testimonials

  • I am a supplier of car repair parts in the UAE, and I discovered that RONTEIX had exactly the replacement heater hoses I needed. I ordered 100 red, blue and black heater hoses, customised with my brand logo. They are exactly what I was looking for!

    Muhammad Shoaib
    Repair Parts Salesman
  • We are an automotive aftermarket brand in Lithuania, and I am looking for hoses in black with our brand logo. RONTEIX communicated with me very promptly regarding the logo’s positioning and colour, so the hoses they produced turned out brilliantly. I will be purchasing more in future.

    Andzej Dzikevic
    General Director
  • We are a trading company in Spain, and we focuses on selling flexibility and silicone hoses. Before an order, I first checked the quality of RONTEIX heater hoses by sampling, and that’s what I want. RONTEIX provided detailed specification of silicone hose and finally we have good working relationship.

    Giulia Vitiello
    Silicone Hose Distributor
What size heater hose do I need?
  1. The size of a heater hose depends on the OEM part number, original hose inner diameter (ID), connection size, vehicle model and year, engine type, and hose routing. The most common sizes for RONTEIX heater hoses are 5/8″, 3/4″, 1/2″, 7/8″, and 1″. If you require a heater hose in a different size, you can contact RONTEIX for custom molding.
What is the best heater hose?

EPDM and silicone heater hoses are excellent choices. EPDM heater hoses offer good resistance to coolant and water, as well as heat resistance and flexibility, and are commonly used as original equipment (OE). Silicone heater hoses are often the preferred choice for high-performance vehicles and race cars.

How much pressure can heater hose handle?

The pressure capacity of a heater hose depends significantly on its inner diameter, wall thickness, reinforcement layer, and material. Most RONTEIX automotive heater hoses have a pressure rating of 50–85 psi, though hoses designed with reinforcement layers can achieve higher working pressures.

How long does heater hose last?

Under normal operating conditions, the service life of a heater hose is approximately 5 to 10 years. Its lifespan is influenced by factors such as the type of coolant, operating temperatures, material composition, and the engine bay environment. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures, excessive bending, and overtightened clamps can all shorten the hose’s service life.

Can silicone be used as heater hose?

Yes. Compared to EPDM materials, silicone hoses offer superior temperature resistance, which is ideal for transporting high-temperature coolant. Silicone hoses also feature excellent ozone resistance and flexibility, allowing them to fit into the confined spaces of an engine bay.

How to replace heater hose?

Here are the steps for replacing the heater hose:

    1. Wait for the engine to cool down: Remove the heater hose after the engine has cooled down to avoid being scalded by the hot coolant spray.
    2. Drain the coolant: Locate the heater inlet hose and heater outlet hose connecting to the heater core and drain some of the coolant.
    3. Remove the old hose: Remove the hose clamps and then remove the old heater hose.
    4. Install the new heater hose with the appropriate inner diameter, length, and shape onto the connector and secure it with clamps.
    5. Add coolant: Add coolant to the cooling system and bleed any air.
    6. Start the engine and run it normally, then check the hose connections for coolant leaks.
How much does it cost to replace a heater hose?

The cost of replacing a heater hose depends on labor charges and the type of hose used. RONTEIX offers heater hoses and fittings at wholesale prices and can even customize custom-molded hoses based on a single sample. Please consult your local auto repair shop regarding labor costs, while RONTEIX can provide reliable remote guidance.

Can I drive my car with a broken heater hose?

No. A damaged heater hose can cause coolant leakage, leading to engine overheating or even engine damage. If a heater hose ruptures, you should stop the vehicle immediately, allow the engine to cool down, and call a tow truck for repairs.

Can I use bulk heater hose to replace a molded heater hose?

In some cases, bulk heater hose can be used as a substitute for molded heater hose. If the OEM molded heater hose features a simple routing with gentle bends, it can be replaced by bulk heater hose of the same inner diameter and temperature rating. However, if the original molded heater hose has sharp bends, multiple consecutive bends, or is located in a cramped engine bay, it cannot be replaced by bulk heater hose.

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