Chemical plants are one of the biggest industrial users of corrugated metal hose assemblies. Processes performed in the plants involve some of the most demanding environments: Temperatures ranging from
Cleaning-in-place, or CIP, is a method used to clean piping systems and the attached equipment without the need to take the system apart. It is commonly used in the
Bio-based polymers to the rescue… Bio-based polymers – polymers made from biological sources – have been around for ages. Starch and cellulose are two common examples. However, the recent
Corrosion is the enemy. One of the many features of metal hoses and expansion joints (EJs) is their ability to resist corrosive media or environments. It is therefore critical
Remember when we all wondered how the T-1000 was able to liquefy, shapeshift, and repair itself in Terminator 2 back in 1991? We’re told in the film that this
One of the topics we get asked frequently is when to use metal hose. There are many different types of hose available on the market. They include metal, rubber,
Temperature changes have a huge impact on design of expansion joints. Let’s take a look at this in one particular industry: pulp and paper. In papermaking, paper is made
Okay so maybe “Chemical Emperor” is a bit of a dramatic title… but it’s hard to downplay the fact that China has taken the entire chemical world by
Understanding pressure drop is critical to optimizing the performance of a fluid system. In order for liquid or gaseous media (“fluid”) to flow through a piping system, the fluid
Proper hose length is an overlooked, but absolutely critical factor in industrial applications. We are proud to introduce our latest hose assembly design tool: the Hose Assembly Length Calculation Guide.
Let’s investigate naphtha and ethane cracking. Ethylene – because its molecules have very distinctive and useful chemical properties – is manufactured in greater amounts than any other chemical. The
Metal hose for low temperature applications? It is well known in our industry that metal corrugated hose is the preferred choice for applications where high temperatures are present, but
Lateral offset hose applications are one of the most commonly encountered hose installations. Whether it’s used to compensate for moving equipment, misalignment in a piping system, or as a
Jacketed Hose Assemblies are Right for any Application with Media that Must be Kept at an Elevated, Constant or Controlled Temperature Jacketed assemblies are designed to handle viscous or
Many types of expansion devices are used in industrial applications. Why are they necessary? As piping systems heat and cool, they experience changes in length caused by thermal expansion