Stripwound hose assemblies often require special accessories or components. Accessories may be used to improve performance or to make the assembly easier to use.
The following pages list some common accessories along with a brief explanation of the benefits each accessory offers. This is not an exhaustive list of all possible accessories. Please contact Hose Master's Customer Service Department if you would like an accessory not listed.
A straight, painted line can be applied to interlocked hose along its entire length. This lay line serves to give clear warning to the user if the hose is being potentially damaged from torque or twisting in service. Monitoring torsion or twisting of the assembly can significantly increase the service life of the hose.
Smoothbore interlocked hose is unidirectional in that the overlapping liner strip affords a smooth surface in one direction. Media flow in the opposite direction can easily cause damage to both the hose and to abrasion sensitive media, such as plastic pellets. Flow arrows are painted on all smoothbore hose to indicate the correct flow direction. In specific high-velocity applications, the flow direction can also become a factor in roughbore interlock hose. Flow arrows can be provided on roughbore hose upon customer request.
If the hose service requires a smooth transition from the hose to the fittings, the end of the hose must fit flush against the fitting shoulder. The only way to provide this kind of fit between hose and fitting is to square cut the end of the hose.
For higher than normal working pressures, or for critical safety situations, a stainless steel braid can be installed and welded over a stripwound hose assembly. The braid serves to prevent the hose from overextending and damaging the hose wall.
A variety of tags and identifications can be affixed to assemblies. These include cardboard, plastic, and metal tags. Serial numbers, application information, assembly performance capabilities, and other customer specific information can be provided either on tags or permanently engraved onto one or both braid collars.
Standard written certifications for materials or inspections can be supplied for corrugated hose or assemblies. Certifications of conformance to specific customer requirements such as military certifications are also available.
