When selecting the best hose for your industrial application, the material you choose can make all the difference. Although it may be tempting to choose the least expensive option, remember that some hose materials may be better for certain applications than others. Both interior and exterior factors will affect the performance and service life of your hose, so it is important to consider the potential for abrasion, extreme temperatures, UV exposure, and chemical exposure, among other factors.
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At Flexaust, we have the knowledge and experience to help you find the ideal hose material. To help you choose the right hose material for your needs, we have compiled a list of the most common hose materials with a summary of their properties, strengths, and uses. With this information, you can improve the efficiency of your operation while minimizing maintenance and replacement costs.
Flexible Industrial Hose Materials
One of the most important features of any industrial hose is flexibility. Fortunately, there are a wide variety of flexible hose materials available to meet the various requirements of industrial applications.
Thermoplastic Rubber
Thermoplastic rubber hoses provide the strength and durability of plastic with the flexibility of rubber. They are highly versatile and can operate effectively in temperatures as high as 275 °F. Thermoplastic rubber hoses are often used in high-pressure hydraulic systems, chemical fume processing, and other pressurized gas conveyance applications.
PVC
PVC hoses offer an economical option for indoor, light-duty operations. While PVC may not be ideal for outdoor operations where exposure to UV radiation or extreme temperatures may cause it to degrade, it can be relied upon for a durable and effective indoor plumbing, ventilation, and other low volume, light material applications. At Flexaust, we stock a wide range of PVC hoses in white and clear designs, in multiple sizes.
Our Flex-Tube PV-SC and Flex-Tube PV SD-LW hoses fall under this category and feature ultra-smooth interior walls to assure efficient airflow, while also holding flexibility and crush-resistant properties. For Flex-Tube PV-SC, its high conductivity reduces the danger of static buildup and allows electrostatic buildup to escape when properly grounded. Flex-Tube PV SD-LW has permanent and non-humidity dependent ESD (electrostatic discharge) protection.
Polyurethane
Polyurethane hoses are heavier than their counterparts, making them ideal for extremely heavy-duty applications in the agriculture, industrial manufacturing, mining, and lumber industries. Polyurethane hoses can withstand the rigors of outdoor use, including UV radiation, extreme heat and cold, and superior abrasion resistance. Flexaust is proud to offer some of the most durable polyurethane hoses on the market in a variety of diameters and lengths.
Static Dissipative Polyurethane
Like conductive PVC, static dissipative polyurethane is valued for its ability to reduce the buildup of static electricity. It combines the durability, chemical resistance, and temperature resistance of polyurethane with additional static control capability, providing an excellent dust collection option. Our specialized FlexStat polyurethane hose is manufactured to minimize friction and material buildup while maximizing air flow through an exceptionally smooth interior surface.
Neoprene
Neoprene has been historically used in a variety of hoses and ducts, though it is less common now than it used to be. A valuable and inexpensive option, neoprene functions well in extreme temperatures and has a high level of chemical and oil resistance. This chemical-resistant hose exhibits low toxicity, making it ideal for use in pharmaceutical and water distribution applications. Its resistance to oils and tolerance of high temperatures also makes neoprene common in hoses for automotive and mechanical applications where oil and grease is present. Flexaust offers an extensive range of durable neoprene hoses with a wide range of diameters to meet the needs of nearly any application.
Silicone
Silicone is a highly versatile, durable, and flexible hose material option. Since silicone retains its shape when exposed to extremely high temperatures, it is often used in high temperature exhaust, fuel, and engine systems to convey hot gases. In addition, silicone is highly inert, which makes ideal for flexible chemical hoses and chemical resistant tubing in chemical processing environments where exposure to corrosives and solvents is common.
Polyethylene
Polyethylene hoses are extremely durable, and greatly resistant to abrasion, crushing pressure, and kinks. The material&#;s exceptional level of strength makes polyethylene hoses ideal for high-traffic applications with high-velocity movement, wastewater treatment, and industrial ventilation systems. Polyethylene also has a high level of chemical resistance, and is often used in acid resistant tubing. We offer a full product line of polyethylene hoses to meet a variety of vacuum applications.
Coated Fabric
Coated fabric hose material is an excellent option for high temperature applications. These hoses, which include our patented Flex-Lok mechanically crimped in a continuous process design, are manufactured using extremely durable, manufactured with flame-resistant coatings. They are designed to ensure safe and reliable operation in extreme temperatures as high as °F. We are pleased to offer flexible coated fabric hoses in a variety of diameters and lengths to meet specific needs.
The coated material and single or double ply determines the durability and temperature &#; fiberglass coated, silicone coated, aluminum coated, Teflon® Coated, neoprene coated polyester, para-aramid fabric hose.
Durable and Reliable Flexible Hose Solutions from Flexaust
At Flexaust, we are dedicated to helping our customers find the perfect hose material to enhance the safety and efficiency of their operations. Whether you are in need of hoses for high-temperature exhaust or corrosive liquid transfer, we have the perfect hose design and material for your needs. To learn more about our extensive selection of hose materials, contact our experts today or request a quote.
7 Types of Industrial Hoses and When You Should Use Them
The global industrial hose market will most likely [5] grow rapidly in the next six years - and it is no wonder why. Many industries need industrial hoses &#; from agriculture to the food industry. But how can they be sure they are using the right hose?
The safe transference of fluids is important in any industry. Using the incorrect type of hose can have devastating effects. Some of these effects are chemical exposure, leaks, explosion, fire, electrocution, flooding slippery floors, and many more. Thankfully, there is a solution.
This article will walk you through everything you need to know about 7 of the main types of industrial hoses.
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- Water Hose
The water hose is the easiest type of hose to understand. It works like any sort of hose you might have back at home, but on a much larger scale. You can think of it as an industrial garden hose. Its uses are relatively intuitive. You can use industrial hoses to water crops, put out fires, and clean large pieces of machinery that would be tough to reach by workers. An industrial water hose needs to be strong enough to support high-pressure water. They need to resist ozone (sunlight) and other sorts of decay that happen over time. A water hose needs a strong industrial hose reel. Our website features several high-quality [6] industrial water hose reels.
- Hot Water Hose
While a hot water hose has a similar name to a water hose, its uses are different. Hot water hoses safely convey dangerously hot (or cold) liquid during an industrial process. When properly selected, they also convey steam. Hot water hoses are used in low-temperature landscaping jobs, where normal temperatures of water would freeze. They can also come of use in cold-water cleanings, such as in the case of a ski mountain that needs to have its equipment cleaned. Due to the extreme temperatures, they undergo, these hoses need to be made from high-quality application specific rubber such as an EPDM hose. They also need to take extra care to be fitted tightly.
- Hydraulic Hose
Hydraulic hoses are an important part of hydraulic machinery. Hydraulic machinery is machinery that makes use of [7] hydraulic systems, using the shifting of oil pressure to power the machine. Hydraulic machines present themselves as a cost-efficient, simple [8] solution to the problem of creating an efficient industrial workforce. Hydraulic hoses are like the veins and arteries in the machine's body, they transfer the fluid that keeps the machines running. They are made from many different types of materials, flexible, and resistant to high levels of pressure. There are many different types of hydraulic hoses &#; such as reinforced hoses, coiled hoses, consulted hoses, and corrugated hoses &#; so make sure you do some research on which hose you need specifically.
- Chemical Fume Extraction Hose
These are the most intimidating-looking hoses on this list &#; have you ever seen those long yellow hoses in a contaminated zone? These hoses safely ventilate process chemical fumes. They are most often used in the chemical industry, but they can be found in the food industry too. Because of their importance in the process of transferring dangerous chemicals, quality is of the utmost importance. They need to be resistant to chemicals and gas tight. Different chemical fume extraction hoses are made from neoprene, PTFE, aluminum, and EPDM rubber. Other common uses of chemical fume extraction hose the ventilation of high temperatures, and automobile exhaust.
- Dust Collection Hose
If your job site contains a lot of dust, woodchips, wood shavings, sawdust, or even gases, the dust collection may help. A dust collection hose, also known as a ventilation hose acts as a sort of large vacuum cleaner, sucking up loose materials that can be pesky at their best, dangerous at the worst. The construction of these hoses needs to account for the abrasion that they will face. They usually come in medium or light weights and can be made of anything from PVC to polyurethane to thermoplastic rubber. If you and your workers find yourself around a lot of fine materials, inhaling them could damage your lungs. Make sure you invest in a dust collection hose.
- Ventilation Hose (Industrial Ducting)
A ventilation hose is another extraction-based hose. Ventilation hoses remove gas, smoke, fumes, and any other sort of pollutant you can think of. If your chemical, agricultural, or manufacturing company often finds itself surrounded by hazardous chemicals, a ventilation hose could be right for you.
Ventilation hoses are made of coated fabric, thermoplastic rubber, polyethylene, metal, and PVC.
This type of hose is very similar to the chemical fume extraction hose. The biggest difference between them is that ventilation hoses are used for more general purposes &#; noxious vehicle exhaust, contaminants &#; whereas chemical fume extraction hoses are used for specific toxic chemicals.
- Air Hose
Air hoses are like hydraulic hoses in that they are both used to power specific types of machines. Air hoses are used in pneumatic machines, which are machines that operate by shifts in air pressure. Air hoses carry the air between various parts of the machine.
Like many other types of hoses on this list, air hoses must withstand high pressures so that they do not leak or damage. Oil-based lubricants are often applied to air hoses, to smooth the machine's process. Because of this rubber is often used in their construction, allowing high strength/flexibility while being a surface that is easy to lube.
Buy the Best Industrial Hoses The industrial hose market is growing rapidly, as more and more people buy hoses to use in their business. Once you understand these uses of water hoses, hot water hoses, hydraulic hoses, chemical fume extraction hoses, dust collection hoses, ventilation hoses, and air hoses, you are well on your way to buying the best industrial hoses for your business. If you are looking for hydraulic hoses instead, check out our section on [9] hydraulic hoses.
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