The EPDM steam hose application range includes the transfer of saturated steam in chemical and petroleum industries, shipyards, refineries, steel mills, pulp processing, industrial cleaning equipment.
EPDM is used to make the hose tube, which makes it durable under high temperatures and pressures. It is also resistant to weather and abrasion.
characteristics of EPDM steam hose
EPDM steam hose is used in a variety of industries for transporting different types of steam. These hoses have the ability to withstand high temperature and pressure. This makes them an excellent choice for a variety of applications, such as cleaning and sterilization.
Rubber hoses made of EPDM are used for sealing and insulation in the automotive industry. They are also found in parts such as radiator and heater hoses, window and door seals, O-rings, gaskets, accumulator bladders, wire and cable connectors, diaphragms, and weather stripping.
These hoses are available in many colors and can be molded into custom shapes and sizes. They can be manufactured as a single-piece, with or without cover.
The NL2515 is a steam hose with a black tube and crimped red Pyrosyn (high-grade EPDM) rubber. This is pin-pricked in order to prevent blistering. Its tube is resistant to heat, abrasion, steam ozone and weathering and its cover is oil resistant.
This hose is used for steam service in refineries, shipyards and plants up to 410degF. Its tube has good resistance to heat aging, and its smooth, red Pyrosyn (high grade EPDM) cover is resistant to abrasion, steam ozone, weathering and oil resistance.
This hose has a durable wire braid reinforced EPDM tube that reduces the risk of failure in dangerous steam applications. It also features a 10X safety ratio.
precautions when storing EPDM steam hose
When storing EPDM Steam Hose, there are several precautions to be taken. These include avoiding excessive bends, never stacking heavy objects over the hose and draining the hose after each use.
Before use, it's important to inspect the hose for lumps and blisters on the cover. Also, check for kinks or slipped couplings. This will prevent a sudden hose rupture that can be dangerous to operators and cause damage to property.
The hose tube is made of high-quality black and smooth synthetic rubber, mainly EPDM, which is resistant to temperature. This makes it a reliable and safe medium for transferring steam.
This is backed by one or two layers of highly tensile and strong braided steel wire, which gives it a solid structure and helps it to work well in high pressure environments.
Another layer is made of high-quality EPDM, which protects the hose from abrasion, corrosion, aging, weather, chemicals, and high temperatures. It is also able to resist bursting and cracking.
The hose is suitable for saturated steam transfer within the chemical, petroleum, and shipbuilding industries. It is designed to withstand pressures up to 250 PSI at 430deg F. It is also qualified with economical non-skive permanent crimp couplings for a streamlined, safe and secure connection.
Medium transported by EPDM steam tube
Steam hose is used to transport saturated steam in many industries. It is typically made of a tube, a reinforcement layer and a cover. The tube is typically chlorobutyl, EPDM or a steel wire braid.
The cover is an important part of a hose as it protects both the tube and reinforcer against abrasion, chemicals and environmental hazards. It is usually made of EPDM, which is resistant to weather, fire and ozone.
It is important to drain the hose after use and remove all moisture from the tube wall. This practice can extend the hose's service life and prevent the common problem known as "popcorning," which is a deterioration of the tube wall that can be caused by the absorption of water vapor during storage at normal temperatures.
When steam hose is stored, it is recommended that it be hanged only from a rack specifically designed for this type of hose, never from ordinary hooks or nails. This helps to avoid kinks, sharp bends and other damage that could be done to the steel reinforcement. It also ensures that the hose won't flex while it is hanging. The hose will become weaker if it is flexed too much. It can also break away from couplings.