Quick Specs
| Brand | Flexfab |
| Series | 5581 |
| Type | Hose |
| Body Size | 3/4" |
| Length | 3 ft |
| Color | Blue |
Performance & Construction
| Construction | Silicone hose w/ 4-ply polyester reinforcement |
| Inside Diameter | 0.75" (19.0 mm) |
| Outside Diameter | 1.14" (29.0 mm) |
| Actual Burst Pressure | 575.0 PSI |
| Working Pressure | ~192 PSI (1/3 of burst) |
| Temperature Range | -65F to +350F |
| Wall Thickness | .170"/.220" |
| Standards | SAE J20 R1 Class A; TMC RP303B Class I Grade II |
| Origin | Made in USA |
Product Details
Product Details
The Flexfab 5581-075 is a silicone hose w/ 4-ply polyester reinforcement hose engineered for demanding engine environments. It resists hardening, cracking, cold leaks, aging, and many chemicals, making it a durable, long-lasting solution for diesel, automotive, marine, agricultural, and industrial cooling systems. The recommended Flexfab clamp for this size is shown in the chart below.
Why this hose
- Silicone hose w/ 4-ply polyester reinforcement — durable construction engineered for demanding cooling-system service.
- -65F to +350F range — stays flexible in cold and handles under-hood heat without hardening or cracking.
- Resists hardening, cracking, cold leaks, aging, and many chemicals — long service life where ordinary rubber fails.
- Meets SAE J20 R1 Class A; TMC RP303B Class I Grade II — engineered to recognized heavy-duty hose standards.
Frequently asked questions
What clamp does it take?
Use the Flexfab 2582‑0012 clamp, sized to this hose’s outside diameter. Two clamps per connection is standard practice.
Flexfab 5581 & 5501 Series — Complete Size & Clamp Chart
Every size in the series. The 5581 (blue) and 5501 (green) hoses are the same construction in different colors. Click a part number to open that product. The clamp column shows the Flexfab clamp(s) that fit each hose OD.
| Blue 5581 |
Green 5501 |
ID (in) |
ID (mm) |
OD (in) |
OD (mm) |
Actual Burst |
SAE | TMC | Weight (lb/ft) |
Matching Clamp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5581‑038 5581‑038X12 |
— | 0.38" | 10.0 | 0.77" | 20.0 | 600.0 PSI | 425.0 | 125 | 0.16 | 2582‑0006 |
|
5581‑050 5581‑050X12 |
5501‑050 5501‑050X12 |
0.50" | 13.0 | 0.89" | 23.0 | 600.0 PSI | 425.0 | 125 | 0.2 | 2582‑0008 |
|
5581‑062 5581‑062X12 |
5501‑062 5501‑062X12 |
0.63" | 16.0 | 1.02" | 26.0 | 585.0 PSI | 425.0 | 125 | 0.24 | 2582‑0010 |
|
5581‑075 5581‑075X12 |
5501‑075 5501‑075X12 |
0.75" | 19.0 | 1.14" | 29.0 | 575.0 PSI | 325.0 | 125 | 0.29 | 2582‑0012 |
|
5581‑087 5581‑087X12 |
5501‑087 5501‑087X12 |
0.88" | 22.0 | 1.27" | 32.0 | 560.0 PSI | 300.0 | 125 | 0.34 | 2582‑0016 |
|
5581‑100 5581‑100X12 |
5501‑100 5501‑100X12 |
1.00" | 25.0 | 1.39" | 35.0 | 550.0 PSI | 300.0 | 125 | 0.39 | 2582‑0016 or 2584‑0175 |
|
5581‑112 5581‑112X12 |
5501‑112 | 1.13" | 29.0 | 1.52" | 39.0 | 525.0 PSI | 300.0 | 125 | 0.44 | 2582‑0020 or 2584‑0175 |
|
5581‑125 5581‑125X12 |
5501‑125 5501‑125X12 |
1.25" | 32.0 | 1.64" | 42.0 | 500.0 PSI | 275.0 | 125 | 0.49 | 2582‑0020 or 2584‑0212 |
|
5581‑138 5581‑138X12 |
5501‑138 | 1.38" | 35.0 | 1.77" | 45.0 | 475.0 PSI | 250.0 | 125 | 0.54 | 2582‑0024 or 2584‑0212 |
|
5581‑150 5581‑150X12 |
5501‑150 5501‑150X12 |
1.50" | 38.0 | 1.89" | 48.0 | 450.0 PSI | 250.0 | 125 | 0.59 | 2582‑0024 or 2584‑0212 |
|
5581‑162 5581‑162X12 |
5501‑162 | 1.63" | 41.0 | 2.02" | 51.0 | 425.0 PSI | 225.0 | 125 | 0.63 | 2582‑0028 or 2584‑0262 |
|
5581‑175 5581‑175X12 |
5501‑175 5501‑175X12 |
1.75" | 44.0 | 2.14" | 54.0 | 400.0 PSI | 225.0 | 125 | 0.68 | 2582‑0028 or 2584‑0262 |
|
5581‑187 5581‑187X12 |
5501‑187 | 1.88" | 48.0 | 2.27" | 58.0 | 400.0 PSI | 200.0 | 100 | 0.73 | 2582‑0032 or 2584‑0262 |
|
5581‑200 5581‑200X12 |
5501‑200 5501‑200X12 |
2.00" | 51.0 | 2.39" | 61.0 | 400.0 PSI | 200.0 | 100 | 0.78 | 2582‑0032 or 2584‑0262 |
|
5581‑212 5581‑212X12 |
5501‑212 | 2.13" | 54.0 | 2.52" | 64.0 | 375.0 PSI | 175.0 | 100 | 0.83 | 2582‑0036 or 2584‑0312 |
|
5581‑225 5581‑225X12 |
5501‑225 5501‑225X12 |
2.25" | 57.0 | 2.64" | 67.0 | 350.0 PSI | 175.0 | 100 | 0.88 | 2582‑0036 or 2584‑0312 |
|
5581‑238 5581‑238X12 |
5501‑238 | 2.38" | 60.0 | 2.77" | 70.0 | 325.0 PSI | 150.0 | 100 | 0.93 | 2582‑0040 or 2584‑0312 |
|
5581‑250 5581‑250X12 |
5501‑250 5501‑250X12 |
2.50" | 64.0 | 2.89" | 73.0 | 300.0 PSI | 150.0 | 100 | 0.98 | 2582‑0040 or 2584‑0312 |
|
5581‑262 5581‑262X12 |
5501‑262 | 2.63" | 67.0 | 3.02" | 77.0 | 285.0 PSI | 125.0 | 100 | 1.02 | 2582‑0044 or 2584‑0362 |
|
5581‑275 5581‑275X12 |
5501‑275 5501‑275X12 |
2.75" | 70.0 | 3.14" | 80.0 | 275.0 PSI | 125.0 | 100 | 1.07 | 2582‑0044 or 2584‑0362 |
|
5581‑287 5581‑287X12 |
5501‑287 | 2.88" | 73.0 | 3.27" | 83.0 | 250.0 PSI | 100.0 | 100 | 1.12 | 2582‑0048 or 2584‑0362 |
|
5581‑300 5581‑300X12 |
5501‑300 5501‑300X12 |
3.00" | 76.0 | 3.39" | 86.0 | 250.0 PSI | 100.0 | 100 | 1.17 | 2582‑0048 or 2584‑0362 |
|
5581‑312 5581‑312X12 |
— | 3.13" | 80.0 | 3.52" | 89.0 | 225.0 PSI | 75.0 | 100 | 1.22 | 2582‑0052 or 2584‑0412 |
|
5581‑325 5581‑325X12 |
5501‑325 | 3.25" | 83.0 | 3.64" | 92.0 | 225.0 PSI | 75.0 | 100 | 1.27 | 2582‑0052 or 2584‑0412 |
|
5581‑338 5581‑338X12 |
— | 3.38" | 86.0 | 3.77" | 96.0 | 200.0 PSI | 75.0 | 100 | 1.32 | 2582‑0056 or 2584‑0412 |
|
5581‑350 5581‑350X12 |
5501‑350 5501‑350X12 |
3.50" | 89.0 | 3.89" | 99.0 | 200.0 PSI | 75.0 | 100 | 1.37 | 2582‑0056 or 2584‑0412 |
|
5581‑375 5581‑375X12 |
5501‑375 | 3.75" | 95.0 | 4.14" | 105.0 | 175.0 PSI | 50.0 | 100 | 1.46 | 2582‑0060 or 2584‑0462 |
|
5581‑400 5581‑400X12 |
5501‑400 5501‑400X12 |
4.00" | 102.0 | 4.39" | 112.0 | 150.0 PSI | 50.0 | 100 | 1.56 | 2582‑0064 or 2584‑0462 |
|
5581‑450 5581‑450X12 |
5501‑450 | 4.50" | 114.0 | 4.89" | 124.0 | 150.0 PSI | — | — | 1.76 | 2582‑0072 or 2584‑0512 |
|
5581‑500 5581‑500X12 |
5501‑500 | 5.00" | 127.0 | 5.39" | 137.0 | 125.0 PSI | — | — | 1.95 | 2584‑0562 |
|
5581‑550 5581‑550X12 |
5501‑550 | 5.50" | 140.0 | 5.89" | 150.0 | 100.0 PSI | — | — | 2.16 | 2584‑0612 |
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