Chemical - Suction and Discharge

Aggressive chemicals and fluids

At a glance: 500 series have been specifically designed to convey a wide range of chemicals and aggressive fluids for long periods.
Specification: A500, A501, A502, A503, A506 and A515: Hand built chemical suction and discharge hose.
Size: 2" (51mm) id to 36" (915mm) id
Length: Up to and including 12" (305mm) id - 19.5 metres long. 14" (356mm) id and above - 12 metres long.
Lining: Smooth bore, mandrel built.
Reinforcement: Multiple layers of synthetic cord plus a single steel helix, giving minimum 3.5:1 safety factor and a minimum bend radius of 6 x bore size.
Pressure: 10 bars -0.85 bars. Higher working pressures are available. Hose assemblies are tested at request.
Cover: See Variations for details
Couplings: The following types of coupling systems can be specified where the fluid cannot come into contact with any metal parts: Alternatively, carbon steel or stainless steel fittings can be specified:
Couplings: Refer to Coupling Systems for further information.
Data: The following table shows a range of available sizes. Other sizes are available upon request.
 
Physical data: 500 series
Bore size Lining Nom od Nom wgt Min bend
Inch mm mm mm kg/mtr radius mm
2 51 3 73 2.5 306
3 76 3 99 3.7 456
4 101 3 125 4.9 606
5 127 3 150 6.0 762
6 152 3 180 8.37 912
7 178 3 206 9.62 1068
8 203 4.5 237 14.1 1218
9 228 4.5 265 17.6 1368
10 254 4.5 291 19.4 1524
12 305 4.5 342 23.1 1830
Many other sizes are available up to 36" (915mm) id.
Variations:
Specification Rubber lining Rubber cover
A500 Natural Natural
A501 EPDM EPDM
A502 Neoprene Neoprene
A503 Hypalon® Neoprene
A506 XLPE EPDM
A515 Viton® Neoprene
Rubber qualities: click here