Stainless Steel Flexible Hoses

a. Maximum Working Pressure
This is the maximum operating pressure the hose will be subjected to. It is usually at 25% of the Nominal Design Burst Pressure.

b. Maximum Proof Pressure
This is the maximum test pressure the hose will be subjected to. It is usually at 150% of the Maximum Working Pressure with the hose installed straight.

c. Nominal Design Burst Pressure
This is the pressure point where the hose can be expected to rupture. Based on the minimum annealed tensile strength of the braid wire and corrugated hose alloys at 21…C with the hose installed straight.

d. Shock Pressures
When this occur possibly due to fast closing valves, the peak pressure shall not exceed 50% of the Maximum Working Pressure.

e. Pressure Relative to Unbraided Hose
At Maximum Working Pressure, 1 to 2.5% elastic elongation might take place in unbraided hose assembly. The unbraided hose should be unrestrained at one end or installed in a manner to allow free axial expansion due to pressure. This is to avoid squirm from occurring.

f. Pressure Relative to Braided Hose
Elongation occurs when internal pressure is applied to a corrugated metal hose. To avoid this, a wire braid sheath over the hose is applied. The braid has minimal effects on the bending and flexibility.

g. Pressure Relative to Temperature
For operating temperatures in excess of 21°C, the tabulated pressures must be decreased in accordance with the table below.

a. Offset Motion
Offset motion is the parallel motion that occurs in a tube with flanges at both ends, while the distance between the flanges remain the same.

b. Radial Motion
When a tube is bent and attached, radial motion is the horizontal or vertical motion at the beginning of the circular arc. Generally called a moving loop, the amount of motion is expressed as the horizontal or vertical distance moved.

c. Axial Motion
Axial motion refers to the dimensional variation of a flexible tube along its longitudinal axis, and displacement is expressed as the amount of extension/contraction.

d. Permanent Bend
Permanent Bends are used in place of ordinary bent pipe to simplify the connection of two piping systems.

e. Random Motion
This is the last mode of motion. A good example will be the garden hose. When it is freely handled, it moves randomly

a. Vibration
Vibration is shown as the un-shaded area of the chart in the diagram. When the expected combination of double amplitude and frequency falls into the shaded area, consult our engineers.

b. Intermittent Motion
This refers to the motion that occurs on a regular or irregular cyclic basis due to thermal expansion and contraction.

c. Continuous Motion
This refers to the motion that occurs on a regular cyclic basis normally at a slow cyclic rate and constant travel.

d. Static Bend
This refers to the minimum center line bend radius which a flexible metal hose may be bent for installation.

Corrugated Metal Hose

Our complete range is widely used for conveying high pressure and temperature, corrosive and non-corrosive liquids, searching gases and dry materials. We are capable to manufacturing a full range from 1/4 to 16 ID.

Available Materials: Monel, Bronze, Carbon Steel, 321 SS, 316 SS

Interlocking Hose

Interlocked metal hose by helically winding and folding together the edges of specifically pre-formed metal strip. For low-pressure application or where pressure loss is to be held at a minimum, a pre-formed groove inside the interlocked joint is packed with copper/stainless steel wire and asbestos cord.

Bellows

Used primarily used as valve seals and pressure sensing devices, as well as flow channels for all types of media, Keyser Bellows are formed from lap-or butt-welded stainless steel, monel, inconel, hastelloy or any materials that can be weld.

Available Materials: Galvanized Steel, Stainless Steel, Bronze, Aluminum

Interlocked Pressure Hose

High grade treated non-metal packing is simultaneously wound with the metal strip and located in a formed groove. This non-metal high temperature packing in fully-locked construction withstands the pressures to conduct safely non-searching media like water, oils etc. Available in sizes from 1through 4 diameters.

Tar & Asphalt Hose

Used for handling dangerous hottar, asphalt and oil because of their great strength and dependability, Keyser Tar & Asphalt hose incorporates a special helical winding with an non-metal high temperature packing. These are available in a variety of sizes from 3/4 to 4 ID.

Vibra Masters

Keyser Vibra Masters are available in annular corrugated stainless/carbon steel or bronze hoses. Noises, together with pump vibration will be absorbed by these Vibra Masters.

Available Materials: Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel

For very high pressure applications, double braided is recommended and for of moderate pressure applications, single braided is recommended. In low pressure applications, braiding is not necessary.

Ribbon Strip Braids
These can be applied where cracks can be easily formed due to fatigue and high movement frequencies.
a. Exceed 3m in length
b. Used for stationary piping

Flat Wire Braids
a. Used most frequently
b. Used primarily for moving pipes
c. Excels in flexible resistance and pressure resistance

Braided Braids
a. Resistance to pressure significantly increases without sacrificing flex resistance
b. Increase in stretch ability
c. Maximum of 20 ply
d. Used primarily for moving pipes

S-type (Spiral)

S-Type flexible tubes, made from stainless steel strips, is a helically corrugated tube manufactured by continuously processing the material on a high speed forming machine. It is then annealed in a continuous automatic bright annealing furnace without oxidization to eliminate residual stresses. This is recommended for medium or low pressure application.

A-type (Annular)

A-Type flexible tube, made from stainless steel strip or plate, is an annularly corrugated tube manufactured by continuously processing the material on a high speed forming machine. It is then annealed in continuous automatic bright annealing furnace. Unlike the S-Type, it has annular corrugations, thus it will not twist when subjected to elongation or contraction.

Jacketed Duples Flexible Tube Assembly

This assembly consists of corrugated stainless steel inner tube and outer one.The jacket area between the inner and outer assemblies contains steam or other heat mediums to heat highly viscous fluid such as heavy oil or asphalt conveyed through inner corrugated tube in order to avoid solidification and clogging.

Flexible Tube Assembly With PTFE Tube

This assembly consists of corrugated stainless steel outer tube and PTFE inner plain tube. PTFE tube is inserted along the inner surface of outer tube to protect it from chemicals and corrosive gasses. As it has excellent properties in not only corrosion resistance but also sanitation, it can be used to convey foodstuff, it provides you with advantages brought from both stainless steel and PTFE. Also available in convoluted fully lined anti-static.

Flexible Tube For Underground Piping

This Flexible tube is designed for the use of underground piping. It has the protective made of synthetic rubber and so on to protect corrosion caused by soil surrounding it.

Rating Code:

A – Suitable (normal condition)
B – Limited Service
C – Unsuitable

Note:

1. Susceptible to inter-granular corrosion.
2. May cause explosive reaction.
3. Susceptible to stress corrosion cracking.
4. Susceptible to pitting type corrosion.
5. Discolours.
6. Concentration over 50% and / or temperature over 95°C refer to our Engineering Department.