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Your expert guide to the intricacies of industrial hoses
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Assemblies
The term "assemblies" encompasses a range of components designed for integration into the terminus of hoses. Such components may include adapters, fittings, flanges, valves, and various measuring elements.
Butyl - IIR
Butyl rubber excels in providing superior gas and moisture impermeability, along with outstanding resistance to a variety of conditions, including heat, aging, and environmental factors. Designed to withstand phosphate-ester hydraulic fluids, it also offers excellent electrical insulation. Primarily used for vibration damping, this versatile material is also employed in the creation of O-rings, tank linings, and specialized sealants.
Clamp
The primary function of hose clamps is to ensure a secure and uniform connection between the hose and its fittings. Typically composed of three key components – a band, a housing, and a screw – these clamps are engineered for reliability.
Predominantly crafted from materials like aluminum, copper, and steel, we also offer advanced options in stainless steel that are both rust and acid-resistant. The design configurations can vary to suit specific applications, and options include winged, double-clamp, broad, or streamlined hose clamps.
Leginkább alumíniumból, rézből vagy acélból készülnek, de létezik nemesacél, rozsdamentes és saválló kivitel is. A bilincsek kialakítása többféle lehet például: füles, kétszeres szorító, széles vagy sima tömlőbilincs.
Predominantly crafted from materials like aluminum, copper, and steel, we also offer advanced options in stainless steel that are both rust and acid-resistant. The design configurations can vary to suit specific applications, and options include winged, double-clamp, broad, or streamlined hose clamps.
Leginkább alumíniumból, rézből vagy acélból készülnek, de létezik nemesacél, rozsdamentes és saválló kivitel is. A bilincsek kialakítása többféle lehet például: füles, kétszeres szorító, széles vagy sima tömlőbilincs.
Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer - EPDM
EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) is a superior synthetic rubber, distinguished for its exceptional heat resistance—performing optimally at temperatures up to +150°C. It excels in tear, wear, steam, and pressure resilience, making it a reliable choice for demanding applications.
Engineered for long-lasting durability, EPDM offers unparalleled heat, ozone, and weather resistance, coupled with low electrical conductivity and minimal compression set. Additionally, it maintains its integrity under low temperature conditions. While EPDM shows strong resistance to dilute acids, ketones, and alkalies, it exhibits limited resilience against petroleum-based fuels and most oils.
As a cost-efficient substitute for silicone, EPDM is favored for its myriad advantageous properties, especially its thermal stability. Making it an ideal choice in automotive applications, as well as in the production of O-rings and electrical insulation materials.
Engineered for long-lasting durability, EPDM offers unparalleled heat, ozone, and weather resistance, coupled with low electrical conductivity and minimal compression set. Additionally, it maintains its integrity under low temperature conditions. While EPDM shows strong resistance to dilute acids, ketones, and alkalies, it exhibits limited resilience against petroleum-based fuels and most oils.
As a cost-efficient substitute for silicone, EPDM is favored for its myriad advantageous properties, especially its thermal stability. Making it an ideal choice in automotive applications, as well as in the production of O-rings and electrical insulation materials.
Hose fitting
Hose fittings play an integral role in facilitating the rapid and seamless connection or disconnection of pipes or equipment. These essential components are critical for maintaining optimal pressure, ensuring hygienic conditions, and enhancing overall productivity. By carefully choosing fittings that align with the material, dimensions, and functional requirements of the hose, one can effectively mitigate the risks of leakage, corrosion, and wear.
Hydrogenated Nitrile Rubber - HNBR
Hydrogenated Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Rubber (HNBR) is an advanced elastomer, engineered from traditional nitrile rubber through a specialized hydrogenation process. This unique material exhibits extraordinary heat resistance, withstanding temperatures up to +150°C – far surpassing conventional nitrile.
Demonstrating robust resistance to oils, fuels, various chemicals, steam, and ozone, HNBR also offers exceptional tensile and tear strength. While it is highly wear-resistant, it is worth noting that HNBR is a premium material with a higher cost and is not compatible with aromatic oils or polar organic solvents. Predominantly used in the automotive sector, HNBR is the material of choice for an array of high-performance components, including static seals and industrial hoses.
Demonstrating robust resistance to oils, fuels, various chemicals, steam, and ozone, HNBR also offers exceptional tensile and tear strength. While it is highly wear-resistant, it is worth noting that HNBR is a premium material with a higher cost and is not compatible with aromatic oils or polar organic solvents. Predominantly used in the automotive sector, HNBR is the material of choice for an array of high-performance components, including static seals and industrial hoses.
Hypalon - CSM
Constructed from Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene Rubber (CSM), commonly known as Hypalon, this material showcases extraordinary thermal resilience, enduring temperatures up to +120°C. Highly impervious to elements like ozone, UV radiation, and adverse weather conditions, as well as corrosive chemicals, Hypalon is distinguished for its superior electrical attributes, low flammability, and minimal gas permeability. Nonetheless, it offers limited resistance to fuels and has a modest compression set performance.
Natural rubber - NR
Sourced from the latex sap of the Hevea brasiliensis, commonly known as the Pará rubber tree, natural rubber is distinguished by its robust tensile strength. It demonstrates exceptional resistance to wear, abrasion, cutting, and tearing. While it offers considerable advantages, it does display moderate vulnerability to heat, light, and ozone exposure. Due to its advantageous properties, natural rubber is frequently employed in high-performance seals, vibration dampers, industrial hoses, and tubing.
Neoprene - CR
Neoprene is a versatile elastomer with a noteworthy capacity to resist both petroleum-based oils and environmental conditions, including ozone, ultraviolet radiation, and oxygen. Its moderate resistance to these elements makes it an ideal choice for specialized sealing applications where other materials may fall short.
Featuring a low compression set, this material excels in durability, flexibility, and wear resistance, making it highly resilient against cracking. Functioning within a similar temperature range as nitrile, Neoprene is primarily utilized for coolant sealing applications.
Featuring a low compression set, this material excels in durability, flexibility, and wear resistance, making it highly resilient against cracking. Functioning within a similar temperature range as nitrile, Neoprene is primarily utilized for coolant sealing applications.
Nitrile - NBR
Nitrile, commonly referred to as NBR rubber or Buna-N, stands as the industry's go-to elastomer for sealing applications, largely owing to its outstanding resistance to petroleum-based oils, fuels, and a range of other industrial fluids.
Functioning within a thermal spectrum of -54°C to +149°C, nitrile rubber provides an optimal balance of essential qualities including resilience to low pressure, superior abrasion resistance, and robust tensile strength. Nevertheless, it's worth noting that nitrile is not compatible with specific brake fluids, ketones, phosphate-ester hydraulic fluids, and nitro- or halogenated hydrocarbons.
Functioning within a thermal spectrum of -54°C to +149°C, nitrile rubber provides an optimal balance of essential qualities including resilience to low pressure, superior abrasion resistance, and robust tensile strength. Nevertheless, it's worth noting that nitrile is not compatible with specific brake fluids, ketones, phosphate-ester hydraulic fluids, and nitro- or halogenated hydrocarbons.
PVC hose
Owing to its superior chemical resistance, PVC is highly resilient to both chemical corrosion and stress-related cracking. This robustness extends to water resistance, making it an ideal medium for the storage of food and sterile solutions alike. Additionally, PVC boasts outstanding durability against environmental factors such as weather, decay, and physical impacts, underscoring its reliability across a broad spectrum of applications.
Functionally stable even at temperatures approaching -45°C, PVC retains both its mechanical strength and flexibility. Its innate physical characteristics permit full transparency during the manufacturing process, rendering it optimal for applications requiring flow monitoring.
In compliance with stringent international health and safety standards, PVC finds particularly effective utility in medical and food processing settings. Characterized as a non-toxic, inert polymer, it maintains stability, thereby affirming its suitability for use in sensitive and critical environments.
Functionally stable even at temperatures approaching -45°C, PVC retains both its mechanical strength and flexibility. Its innate physical characteristics permit full transparency during the manufacturing process, rendering it optimal for applications requiring flow monitoring.
In compliance with stringent international health and safety standards, PVC finds particularly effective utility in medical and food processing settings. Characterized as a non-toxic, inert polymer, it maintains stability, thereby affirming its suitability for use in sensitive and critical environments.
Polyurethane - AU
Poliurethane stands out for its multifaceted durability and exceptional resistance to both wear and extrusion. It functions optimally within a focused temperature range of -54 to +100°C. Commonly used in hydraulic assemblies, cylinders, valves, and pneumatic devices, polyurethane O-rings are less suitable for applications requiring high levels of compression and thermal stability.
Pressure test
A pressure test serves as a rigorous evaluation method to assess the durability and safety of pressure-containing equipment, including hoses, water pipes, and other tubing systems. The test quantifies the equipment's capacity to withstand specified pressure levels without experiencing failure or structural compromise. Moreover, it provides valuable insights into any enduring material deformations that may arise during the assessment.
There are primarily two categories of pressure tests: hydraulic and pneumatic. In hydraulic testing, water serves as the test medium, while compressed air is utilized in pneumatic tests. In exceptional cases where these conventional methods prove insufficient, a steam cushion may be employed as an alternative testing medium.
There are primarily two categories of pressure tests: hydraulic and pneumatic. In hydraulic testing, water serves as the test medium, while compressed air is utilized in pneumatic tests. In exceptional cases where these conventional methods prove insufficient, a steam cushion may be employed as an alternative testing medium.
Silicone - Q
Silicone is renowned for its extraordinary thermal resilience, capable of operating in extreme temperatures from -105 to +305°C. While it's widely acknowledged for its efficacy in UV resistance, ozone protection, and challenging weather conditions, it should be noted that it may not meet specific mechanical performance requirements at all temperatures.
When it comes to tensile, wear, and tear resistance, silicone is generally better suited for static applications rather than dynamic ones. That said, specialized composite variants are available that offer superior tensile strength compared to standard silicone formulations. Fluorosilicone stands out for its stability under elevated temperatures and robust chemical resistance.
Owing to its inherent chemical stability, silicone excels in a wide array of applications, from the food and beverage sector to sealing solutions, lubricants, and electronic circuitry.
When it comes to tensile, wear, and tear resistance, silicone is generally better suited for static applications rather than dynamic ones. That said, specialized composite variants are available that offer superior tensile strength compared to standard silicone formulations. Fluorosilicone stands out for its stability under elevated temperatures and robust chemical resistance.
Owing to its inherent chemical stability, silicone excels in a wide array of applications, from the food and beverage sector to sealing solutions, lubricants, and electronic circuitry.
Styrene-Butadiene Rubber - SBR
Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR) is a cost-effective synthetic elastomer renowned for its superior wear resistance, outstanding impact durability, and high tensile strength. Additionally, it demonstrates remarkable resilience against environmental factors such as sunlight, ozone, and steam, as well as resistance to oils. SBR is predominantly utilized in the manufacturing of tires and tire-related products, along with various automotive components and specialized rubber goods.
Teflon - PTFE
PTFE hose offers unmatched chemical inertness, safeguarding the integrity of substances it conveys across a broad operational temperature spectrum. Remarkably, it neither alters the color, flavor, nor aroma of food and beverages, and stands resilient even against the harshest acids, including aqua regia.
Boasting an ultra-low absorption rate of less than 0.1%, PTFE remains impervious to moisture and other components. Its inherent "slipperiness," characterized by a minimal coefficient of friction, prevents material adhesion, facilitating effortless cleaning and ensuring superior hygiene.
Boasting an ultra-low absorption rate of less than 0.1%, PTFE remains impervious to moisture and other components. Its inherent "slipperiness," characterized by a minimal coefficient of friction, prevents material adhesion, facilitating effortless cleaning and ensuring superior hygiene.
Viton - FKM
Az FKM a fluorelasztomerek családjába tartozik. Tartós szintetikus kaucsuk és fluorpolimer elasztomer, amely kivételes hőmérsékleti stabilitást kínál -20 és +205 Celsius fok között. Ezen a rendkívül magas hőmérsékleten is megőrzi jó mechanikai tulajdonságait és kémiai ellenálló képességét olajokkal, üzemanyagokkal, kenőanyagokkal és a legtöbb ásványi savval szemben is.
FKM or Viton, a member of the fluoroelastomer family, stands as a robust synthetic rubber and fluoropolymer elastomer with unparalleled thermal stability, ranging from -20 to +205 degrees Celsius. Notably, FKM retains its mechanical integrity and chemical resilience even under these extreme temperature conditions, effectively resisting oils, fuels, lubricants, and the majority of mineral acids.
Primarily employed in O-rings and various molded or extruded components, FKM sets the industry standard for liquid resistance. However, it's worth mentioning that exposure to fluorinated solvents may result in swelling, and improper application can lead to rapid material degradation.
FKM or Viton, a member of the fluoroelastomer family, stands as a robust synthetic rubber and fluoropolymer elastomer with unparalleled thermal stability, ranging from -20 to +205 degrees Celsius. Notably, FKM retains its mechanical integrity and chemical resilience even under these extreme temperature conditions, effectively resisting oils, fuels, lubricants, and the majority of mineral acids.
Primarily employed in O-rings and various molded or extruded components, FKM sets the industry standard for liquid resistance. However, it's worth mentioning that exposure to fluorinated solvents may result in swelling, and improper application can lead to rapid material degradation.
Why choose hose crimping?
Hose crimping refers to the process of using specialized equipment to attach fittings to the ends of sanitary hoses. Sanitary hoses are commonly used in various industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology, where maintaining hygienic conditions is critical. These hoses are designed to meet specific standards for cleanliness, sterility, and resistance to bacterial growth.
During the hose crimping process, the hose is typically placed onto a fitting, and then a crimping machine is used to compress the fitting onto the hose. This creates a strong, secure, and leak-proof connection, ensuring that the hose can withstand the rigorous demands of sanitary applications. The crimping process helps to prevent contamination, leaks, and other potential hazards that could compromise the integrity of the product or process.
Sanitary hose crimping is essential for ensuring the overall hygiene and safety of the products and processes in industries where cleanliness and sterility are of utmost importance. Properly crimped hoses are crucial for maintaining the integrity of sanitary systems and preventing any contamination that could lead to product spoilage or compromise consumer safety.
During the hose crimping process, the hose is typically placed onto a fitting, and then a crimping machine is used to compress the fitting onto the hose. This creates a strong, secure, and leak-proof connection, ensuring that the hose can withstand the rigorous demands of sanitary applications. The crimping process helps to prevent contamination, leaks, and other potential hazards that could compromise the integrity of the product or process.
Sanitary hose crimping is essential for ensuring the overall hygiene and safety of the products and processes in industries where cleanliness and sterility are of utmost importance. Properly crimped hoses are crucial for maintaining the integrity of sanitary systems and preventing any contamination that could lead to product spoilage or compromise consumer safety.
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