Buy the Right Hose - Stripwound Metal Hose

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Hose:

As the name suggests, stripwound hose is made from a strip of steel that is profiled and continuously wound around a mandrel to form a hose. Hose Master's proprietary manufacturing process yields an extremely consistent and balanced profile, maximizing strength and flexibility. There are four different types of stripwound hose:

1. Roughbore Interlocked - The strip is formed with legs that interlock to form a tighter, more rugged construction.

   Extremely flexible. Ideally suited for conveying dry, bulk materials, for open-end gas exhaust, and as a protective cover.

2. Smoothbore Interlocked - Made by adding another steel strip inside a roughbore hose to provide a smooth surface, thereby reducing damage to sensitive materials.

   Extremely flexible. Ideally suited for dry bulk conveying.

3. Packed Interlocked - Packing may be added to interlocked hose to minimize leakage through the hose profile.

   The most effective packings are made from resilient materials such as elastomers and, to a lesser extent, cotton. Harder materials (stainless steel and copper) are also available if required.

4. Squarelocked - The strip is formed into square shapes that are locked together.

   Extremely flexible. Primarily used as a protective covering for wires, fiberoptic cables, and other hoses.

Selecting a Hose:

When selecting a stripwound hose, you should first decide the most appropriate type of hose (squarelocked, interlocked, smoothbore interlocked). Then, of the options that are available, select the one best suited for the application. Choose the most compatible alloy for the service and environment in which the hose will be installed. Then, based on your requirements, choose a strip thickness. The thicker the steel strip, the better the hose is suited for heavier duty. Finally, determine if you need packing and, if so, which packing best suits your application.

Now that you know more about the options, browse our online selection of stripwound metal hoses.