Not all chemicals are alike, and neither are chemical hoses. At Integraflex, we offer a wide range of solutions designed to handle everything from mild detergents to aggressive acids. Here’s a breakdown of the most common types of chemical hose materials and the advantages of each.
Rubber Chemical Hose
Rubber chemical hoses are highly durable and flexible, making them ideal for a wide range of fluid transfer tasks. Most often manufactured from EPDM, XLPE or UHMWPE-lined, they are reinforced with textile braiding or steel wire. Rubber chemical hoses are designed for the safe transfer of harsh chemicals and liquids and are therefore commonly used in industrial applications, including chemical processing, agriculture, food and beverage and marine applications. Tasks usually include: tank transfer, truck loading, and chemical dosing systems.
Pros: Good abrasion resistance, flexible, suitable for many chemicals.
Cons: May degrade over time with strong acids or solvents.
PTFE-Lined Chemical Hose
PTFE-lined hoses offer excellent chemical resistance and are a popular choice for chemical resistant hose applications involving aggressive solvents, high temperatures, or high purity requirements. Also known as Teflon, PTFE’s extreme chemical resistance makes these chemical hoses ideal for handling or transporting corrosive or aggressive chemicals and are therefore commonly used in chemical processing, pharmaceutical and food and beverage industries due to the inertness, high temperature tolerance and non-stick properties.
Pros: Exceptional chemical and temperature resistance, non-stick surface, suitable for food and pharmaceutical use.
Cons: Less flexible than rubber hoses, higher cost.
Composite Chemical Hose
A flexible chemical hose option made from multiple layers of polypropylene, PTFE, and stainless-steel wire helixes. These are ideal for loading and unloading a wide range of hazardous liquids and often used in
chemical and fuel transfer, handling LPG and transferring petroleum products in refineries and distribution facilities.
Pros: Lightweight, flexible, suitable for a wide chemical spectrum, including fuels and acids.
Cons: Not suitable for high pressure applications, can be more delicate than rubber.
Stainless Steel Chemical Hose
Best suited for extreme environments, a stainless-steel chemical hose offers excellent performance in high-pressure and high-temperature applications, especially when handling highly corrosive substances like sulfuric or nitric acid.
Pros: Very durable, excellent resistance to heat and corrosion, long service life.
Cons: Heavy, less flexible, more expensive.
Whether you're looking for a heavy-duty industrial chemical hose, a highly chemical resistant hose, a flexible chemical hose for adaptable setups, or a durable acid hose for handling aggressive fluids, Integraflex has a solution tailored to your needs.
