
Flexible rubber pipe refers to as rubber hose. It is a type of rubber product to deliver gas, liquid, slurry or particle. In general, rubber hoses consist of inner tube, reinforce and cover. But they are various because of the different hose type.
The reinforce layer of flexible rubber tubing can be cotton fiber or steel wire. While the inner and outer rubber layer can be PU, NR, SBR, EPDM, CR and many others. Besides, there are UHMWPE on the inner wall.
In addition, the materials are different for various hoses. For example, oil resistant hose adopts NBR. Because it has the best oil resistance. While high temp rubber hose adopts EPDM or silicone rubber.
Different types of flexible rubber pipe
Rubber hoses widely serve in industry, mining, chemical, ship, auto and other apps. In general, rubber hoses can be divided into 5 types. While each of them is ideal for special use.
There are mainly 5 types of industrial rubber hose
Air rubber hose
Air hose is to convey compressed air and inert gases. Thus it widely serves in various pneumatic tools.
Water rubber hose
Water suction hose is to deliver water and general neutral liquids For example, it can discharge the flood and deliver water to the project.
Acid resistant hose
Acid hose refers to chemical hose. While it is to deliver acid, alkali and solvent.
Flexible steam hose
It is mainly to transfer high temp steam and hot water. While steam hose widely serves in food industry. For example, dairy.
Oil resistant hose
Rubber oil hose can transfer petroleum, diesel, lubricant and other oils. Thus it always serves in oil industry.
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