Durable PCA Tubing for Ground Support Equipment
PCA Tubing (Pre-Conditioned Air Tubing) is a high-performance connecting hose designed specifically for airport ground air conditioning (PCA) systems to provide consistent, efficient hot and cold air delivery to passenger cabins during aircraft parking. With its extreme weather resistant materials and modular quick connect design, it meets the stringent safety, durability and operational efficiency requirements of aviation ground handling equipment (GSE) and is widely used by airports, aviation maintenance centers and ground support equipment manufacturers worldwide.
Related Parameters
thickness |
Heat insulated material,polyurethane coating high-strength fabric |
diameter |
8″, 10″, 12″ and 14″Custom diameters available) |
Temperature Range |
4mm-6mm(Different materials vary in thickness) |
Certification |
3m,6m,(Custom lengths available) |
Color |
-25℃ to 80℃ |
Feature |
Yellow |
Application |
Magic tape, zipper |
Product Advantages of PCA Tubing
🔹 Extreme Environmental Adaptability
- It can work stably in extreme temperatures from -30°C to +120°C, and is resistant to polar cold, desert heat and high salt spray corrosive environments.
- Abrasion-resistant design: Scratch-resistant textured surface + internal steel wire reinforcement.
🔹 Lightweight & Portability
- 35% less weight than traditional rubber hose, supports single person rapid deployment and reduces ground crew fatigue in operation.
🔹 Efficient Energy Transfer
- Low pressure loss design (≤2% pressure loss) ensures maximum energy efficiency of the ground air conditioning system, saving 15%~20% energy compared to competing products.
- Anti-static inner wall: prevent dust adsorption, guarantee air cleanliness, and comply with civil aviation cabin air quality standards.
🔹 Global authoritative certification
- ISO 9001 certified, complying with international aviation safety and environmental protection standards.
- Fireproof and flame retardant + oil/chemical corrosion resistant, guaranteeing safe operation in extreme scenarios.
🔹 Customized specifications on demand
- Support **Length (5m~50m), diameter (200mm~800cm), interface type flexible customization to meet the needs of different models.
- Provide Color marking customization (e.g. red high-risk warning, green environmental protection marking) to facilitate airport zoning management.
Application Scenario
🔹 Large international hub airports
High Frequency Ground Handling Operations: Rapid access to ground air conditioning systems for dozens of flights per hour, reducing aircraft APU run time and saving 50-80 liters of fuel on a single flight.
Extreme weather response:
Desert hot airports: Resistant to 120°C high temperature + anti-dust wear and tear design, to ensure stable air supply in hot and dry environments.
Extremely cold airports: -40°C anti-freeze cracking material, avoiding hose failure due to low temperature embrittlement.
🔹 Small and medium-sized regional airports
Low-cost and flexible deployment: lightweight hose (single operator) + customized lengths (5m~15m) for small ground crews on regional airliners (e.g. Bombardier CRJ series).
Demand for energy saving and cost reduction: Help airports with limited budget to reduce ground air conditioning operation cost by 30% by replacing APUs.
🔹 Cabin Temperature Control during Aircraft Docking
Passenger Comfort Guarantee: After the aircraft cabin door is opened, the PCA Tubing is quickly connected to deliver cold/hot air to maintain the cabin temperature at 20°C~25°C (to avoid passengers feeling uncomfortable while waiting for loading/unloading).
Boarding Bridge Co-operation: The hose and boarding bridge integrated design avoids the ground pipeline entanglement and improves the safety of the corridor bridge area.
🔹 Aircraft Maintenance and Cleaning
In-hangar air-conditioning support: Provides continuous ventilation for cabins without power while the aircraft is undergoing deep maintenance.
Hazardous environment operations: anti-static + fire retardant properties for in-cabin cleaning (chemical vaporization environment) or fuel system overhaul scenarios.
🔹 Green Airport Initiative
APU Replacement Program: In line with airport carbon neutrality targets, helping customers such as Heathrow to reduce CO₂ emissions by 18 tons/year/hose.
Low noise operation at night: the hose's unpowered transmission characteristics comply with airport night noise limit regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions