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1. How to Find Quality Industrial
Hoses

2. The Most Common Types Of
High-Quality Industrial Hoses
• Industrial hoses are an essential
part of nearly every piece of
machinery in a range of industries.
The hoses must be able to
withstand constant use, physical
impacts and high levels of
pressure and heat. Some also
have to withstand corrosive
substances that would normally
destroy a consumer-grade hose.
This has resulted in a number of
hoses that are produced using
unique manufacturing techniques
that harden materials and improve
the overall strength of the unit.
There are four common types of
high-quality industrial hoses in
use.

3. Rubber
• Rubber hoses are very common in
applications that do not involve
high levels of heat or pressure.
They are commonly used to move
temperate liquids, small particles
and even air. Good quality rubber
hoses usually have some type of
fiber or mesh worked into the
material for extra strength. These
reinforced rubber hoses are
frequently seen in hydraulic
systems that have moderate
amounts of pressure. Rubber
tends to be very cost-effective and
is readily available.

4. Stainless Steel
•
Stainless steel industrial hoses are
usually made from braided
materials. They frequently include
matching durable fittings on the
ends. Braided stainless steel
hoses can withstand very high
levels of pressure. The stainless
steel does not normally burst or
break. It is also resistant to the
high levels of heat that are
sometimes generated by industrial
machinery and motors. One
drawback is that some larger
stainless steel hoses do not have
the same flexibility as rubber or
other types of hoses. This limits
their use in tight spaces where it is
necessary to thread the hose
through different components.

5. Thermoplastic
•
Thermoplastic industrial hoses are
made from a versatile polymer
resin. The plastic is very
lightweight and flexible. It is also
recyclable. Manufacturers can
incorporate a number of additives
into the plastic in order to provide
different properties. The hoses are
commonly seen in material
handling systems. They are used
in agriculture to move fertilizers.
They are also seen in liquid
handling applications on the ends
of pumps or suction devices.

6. Thermoplastic
• Thermoplastic is popular in the
food industry as a way to move
different ingredients between
processing equipment. The hoses
can even be treated to handle oil.
Although thermoplastic is flexible
and can handle abrasive
materials, it has very little heat
resistance. Additionally, the hoses
can become brittle in very cold
temperatures if they are not
specially treated.

7. Interlock
•
Interlock hoses are made by
connecting a coil of metal in order
to form a cylindrical shape. Some
hoses include a packing material
between the coils in order to
create airtight seals. The primary
advantage of this type of hose is
the high resistance to pressure.
Interlock hoses can handle the
highest levels of pressure
although they do still have
operational tolerances that cannot
be exceeded.

8. Interlock
• The main drawback is that the
hoses will lose flexibility as the
strength of the coils increases.
Interlock hoses are commonly
used to deal with exhaust fumes.
They can also be seen on cyclone
feeders and in fuel transfer
systems. They sometimes appear
on boilers as part of an emergency
pressure release mechanism.

9. Further Information
• For more information on industrial hoses visit
http://www.umisolutions.com/products/
• If you or your company are looking to purchase industrial hoses, hydrolic
valves or other related products, visit Umi Solutions websites for high quality
and a wide selection.

10. Further Information
• For more information on industrial hoses visit
http://www.umisolutions.com/products/
• If you or your company are looking to purchase industrial hoses, hydrolic
valves or other related products, visit Umi Solutions websites for high quality
and a wide selection.