Industries & Applications
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Oil Refining
Refinery processes require hose assemblies for petroleum transfer, steam lines, and for transfer of by-products and additives. Corrugated metal hose is ideal for applications that require resistance to heat, corrosion, or the severity in refineries.
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Steel
Steel manufacturing utilizes a variety of metal hose assemblies to accommodate a multitude of applications, including oxygen lance hose assemblies on BOF’s (basic oxygen furnaces), steam lines, gas lines, lubrication lines, cut-off torches, furnace door cooling hoses, tap hole drills, and spray chamber cooling lines.
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Chemical
The chemical industry covers everything from the synthesis of industrial gases to the manufacture of paint and makeup. Corrugated metal hose can be manufactured in various alloys to provide the best corrosion resistance for the intended application.
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Petrochemical
The Petrochemical industry has hose requirements similar to the ones found in refining and the chemical processing markets. Petrochemical plants are primarily involved in the manufacture of plastic resins from a petroleum base. Hose and expansion joint applications include chemical transfer, steam lines, dry bulk material handling, and dock hoses.
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Cryogenics
Cryogenics applications spread across industries, from pharmaceutical manufacturing to gas transfer, including liquid argon, liquid nitrogen, liquid oxygen, and liquid natural gas (LNG) transfer.
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Pulp & Paper
Pulp & Paper mills use a lot of steam and various chemicals in their manufacturing process. Therefore, a wide variety of metal hose assemblies and expansion joints are used in this industry. By-products of paper mills include highly corrosive materials that require the use of corrosion resistant metals which can withstand high temperatures. Metal hose assemblies are a perfect fit in this type of environment.
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Utilities & Power
Utilities and power plants use metal hose and expansion joints for steam piping systems, as well as fuel delivery lines in power generation equipment. Steam turbine manufacturers also use metal hose for high pressure lubrication line applications and metal expansion joints within the various piping systems. Nuclear power plants use metal hose and expansion joints for many critical service applications.
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PEI (Petroleum Equipment)
PEI flex connectors are used to absorb vibration and accommodate misalignment or seismic movement in underground piping systems beneath service stations. Underground connectors are specially designed to provide the most flexibility in a limited space, while insuring safety when handling volatile liquids. Because of the corrosive liquids generated in this industry, metal hose is an ideal fit.
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Marine & Shipbuilding
Typical metal hose applications in the Marine & Shipbuilding industry include expansion joints and metal bellows, which are ideally suited for exhaust on the ship’s engines. Various other metal hose assemblies are also used for steam, water and hydraulic lines to avoid catastrophic failure.
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Bulk Material Handling
Because of its abrasion resistance and decreased loading times, metal hose is superior to other hose types in pneumatic conveying systems (either low-pressure or vacuum). Metal hose is also excellent in dilute-phase or dense-phase pressure transfer applications. These applications require higher positive pressures to convey materials while maintaining minimal damage to the media being conveyed.
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Water Treatment
Water treatment facilities use chlorine in their purification process, and Hose Master’s ChlorSafe hose assemblies are specifically designed for the safe transfer of wet or dry chlorine. Manufactured from C276 alloy, these assemblies are the best in overcoming the potential hazards associated with other metals or fluoropolymers. All ChlorSafe assemblies are made in accordance with the latest guidelines as specified by the Chlorine Institute.
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Chimney
Stripwound metal hose is used as a liner for chimneys because it provides superior flame/heat resistance as well as ease of cleaning. Roll-lock is stripwound hose that provides maximum flexibility and resistance to the corrosive gases that are produced from burning specialty fuels including heating oil or biofuels.
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Semiconductors
The semiconductor industry demands high-performance hoses to handle corrosive etching chemicals, thermal fluids, lubricants, and gases in demanding applications.
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Data Centers
The rapid growth in demand for data storage requires more sophisticated cooling systems to keep data safe.
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Oil Field
Technological advancements in oil and gas drilling call for hoses that must handle corrosive media, high pressures, and harsh operating environments.
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LNG Transfer
Liquefied Natural Gas/LNG transfer hoses must endure cryogenic temperatures (-260° F) without loss of flexibility or strength.
Though we at Hose Master manufacture products able to solve any metal hose application, this page highlights some of the industries that consistently use our products.
For further assistance or inquiries, please contact our customer service department at (800) 221-2319 or insidesales@hosemaster.com.
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