Hose Guards prolong the service life of hoses that are exposed to rugged, hard-wearing and harsh applications. They are available in several styles for protection against abrasion, wear and cutting on Parflex Hoses and can also be used to assist with preventing kinking of hose.Parker High Strength Spiral Guard (PSG) delivers anti-crush performance, exceptionally smooth facing and rounded edges to prevent the spiral guard from getting caught on rough surfaces. It also features a low friction interior to minimize wear on the hose for superior performance in mining, automotive and mobile equipment applications.Other designs include metallic spring Guards and armor Guards, guards for PTFE hoses, and PVC guards for protection against abrasion and extreme physical abuse. For complete product overviews and specifications, refer to the literature on the Product Support tab.Markets: MiningMobile EquipmentTransportationIndustrialFeatures/Benefits:Protects hoses from abrasion, cutting and extreme physical abuseAssists in preventing kinkingApplications:Harsh environments and/or confined spaces where hoses need added crush or abrasion resistanceAvailable Hose Guard Styles:PV - Clear Vinyl Hose GuardHBR - Hose Bend Restrictor for use with HLB, MSH, 1035HT or 1035A Hose5CNG/CNGLT - Black Vinyl CNG Hose Guard for 5CNG HoseSSG - Pre-made Spring GuardsSG - Steel Spring GuardsAG - Flat Steel Armor GuardsPSG - Spiral Guard