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Hose Master hoses work for chemical blending.

Sudbury International Engineered Products Limited supplies industrial hose products by Hose Master. These are recommended for the chemical-processing sector, in which it is vitally important to have safe, reliable hose assemblies that resist high temperatures and corrosive conditions. But some applications, in which operators routinely move flexible hoses around, may necessitate certain options or accessories to extend hose-assembly life. The Hose Master team offers the following advice on boosting these products’ longevity.

Training in proper hose handling

Frequent handling of blending hoses in this industry can lead to damage. In many applications, hose-assembly life can be increased simply by training employees to handle, inspect, and store hoses properly. Users should make sure that Hose Master hoses from Sudbury International are never tangled, over-bent, twisted, or crushed. Wear-resistant covers can help, but most do not prevent hoses from bending beyond what their design allows.

Another way to improve assembly performance is to change the piping system. Orienting connections at a 45-degree angle downward allows hoses to slope gently to the ground, for example. But when lower connections are horizontally oriented, hoses can sag and over-bend. A more robust cover can help prevent over-bending.

Blending applications work best with corrugated metal hoses; they are fire-resistant and very flexible, and they do not experience the permeation problems of non-metallic hoses, a boon for compressed gas lines in purging and inerting. In addition, the end-fitting configuration is more compact than that of other hose types, which require barbed fittings to position the assembly more easily to facilitate connection. The interlocked armour guard protects the hoses from external damage and over-bending. Sudbury International supplies both corrugated and interlocked hoses, with guard sizes customized for better fits.

To extend hose-assembly life, users should inspect hoses regularly in blending and mixing stations; look for signs of over-bending, external damage, twisted or kinked assemblies, or covers pulled back from the hose ends. Hose Master can make recommendations to improve safety and operational life. A good inspection, testing, and replacement program is the key to keep these products working for a long time.

For more information, contact Sudbury International.


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