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Specifications of Stainless Steel Hoses

Stainless steel hose assemblies are a fundamental part of production and manufacturing in a wide variety of industries. Standard hoses can be used more often than not within industries, but the durability and preventative measures of stainless steel hoses brings an element of security and efficiency to the daily production process. Some industries are not prepared to invest in

Despite these hoses being manufactured out of a robust metal, they do in fact retain a degree of flexibility that is the result of the corrugated design of the metal. The lifespan of a flexible metal hose is dependant on the severity of its daily usage. If the hose is subjected to hot temperatures, vibrations, corrosive materials and varying degrees of pressure then their life span may become slightly shorter.

However, stainless steel hoses are far more durable than hoses made from regular pipe materials and will outlive rubber or PVC hoses by a considerable amount. More protection can be acquired by using braided hoses; stainless steel assemblies that have not been braided are perfectly reliable for standard pressure and also for protection against abrasion from vermin and general stresses.

If your hose is braided with steel wire then you are provided with added protection from high pressures and will absorb vibration without a loss of flexibility. Adding another layer of steel wire braiding will simply increase the protective attributes of single braiding, however, the pressure at which the hose with double braiding should not be made to go above its test pressure as doing so could cause permanent damage and require replacement.

The pressure testing of corrugated stainless steel hoses will vary depending on the type, material and size. Pressure can change due to temperature, vibration, pulsation and bending. To remove the chances of any form of test distortion, the maximum test pressure must not be exceeded.

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