A metal braided hose, often referred to as a stainless steel braided hose or flexible metal hose, is a type of hose designed for demanding industrial and commercial applications.
It's constructed with two primary components that work in tandem:
Corrugated Metal Core: This is the inner hose, typically made of stainless steel (such as 304, 316, or 321). The corrugated (or convoluted) design gives the hose its flexibility and allows it to handle pressure and prevent leakage. The corrugations can be annular (rings at right angles to the hose's axis) or helical (a continuous spiral).
Metal Braid: This is an outer layer woven tightly over the corrugated core, usually made of stainless steel.
The braid's primary functions are:
Pressure Containment: It provides tensile strength to prevent the inner corrugated hose from elongating or "squirming" under high internal pressure.
Abrasion Resistance: It protects the inner hose from external damage, such as cuts, impacts, or friction.
Reinforcement: It adds overall strength and durability to the hose, allowing it to withstand more rigorous conditions.
Vibration Dampening: The braid can help to dissipate vibration in pipework.
A metal braided hose, often referred to as a stainless steel braided hose or flexible metal hose, is a type of hose designed for demanding industrial and commercial applications.
It's constructed with two primary components that work in tandem:
Corrugated Metal Core: This is the inner hose, typically made of stainless steel (such as 304, 316, or 321). The corrugated (or convoluted) design gives the hose its flexibility and allows it to handle pressure and prevent leakage. The corrugations can be annular (rings at right angles to the hose's axis) or helical (a continuous spiral).
Metal Braid: This is an outer layer woven tightly over the corrugated core, usually made of stainless steel.
The braid's primary functions are:
Pressure Containment: It provides tensile strength to prevent the inner corrugated hose from elongating or "squirming" under high internal pressure.
Abrasion Resistance: It protects the inner hose from external damage, such as cuts, impacts, or friction.
Reinforcement: It adds overall strength and durability to the hose, allowing it to withstand more rigorous conditions.
Vibration Dampening: The braid can help to dissipate vibration in pipework.