Tough Stainless Steel Wire Braid-Protected Synthetic Rubber Hose. Easy to Cut and Assemble. Accepts Swivel-Seal, Auto Fit & Auto-Crimp Hose Ends. A stainless braided hose at a price competitive with the imports. Earl’s AUTO-FLEX HTE stainless braid- protected synthetic rubber hose is manufactured to our specifications in the U.S.A. Earl’s AUTO-FLEX HTE hose features a recommended temperature range and maximum operating pressure equal to our premium quality Perform-O-Flex hose..at a much better price. A partial coverage textile inner braid is imbedded in the HTE liner during manufacture. The hose is finished with a full coverage stainless steel braid which is bonded to the reinforced HTE liner. Continuous use temperature rating is - 40 to + 300 degrees F. Auto-Flex hose is intended for use with Swivel-Seal, Auto-Fit and Auto-Crimp hose ends only. No other Earl’s hose ends are intended for use with Auto-Flex hose. The use of other manufacturers hose ends is not recommended. PSI rating is determined by many factors including hose end in use and assembly method.