A stainless steel braided hose is a flexible metal hose assembly consisting of a corrugated stainless steel inner core, reinforced externally with a stainless steel braid. It is designed to handle high pressure, temperature extremes, and corrosive environments, providing durability and flexibility where rigid piping cannot be used.

Key Features

• Material Construction

  • Inner Core: Corrugated stainless steel (usually SS304 or SS316) for excellent corrosion resistance.

  • Outer Braid: Single or double layers of stainless steel wire braid to increase pressure resistance and prevent elongation.

• Pressure Range

  • Working pressures typically range from 50 psi up to 3,000 psi depending on diameter and braid layers.

• Temperature Range

  • –200 °C to +600 °C (–328 °F to +1112 °F) depending on design and application.

• Flexibility

  • Absorbs vibration, compensates for thermal expansion/contraction, and allows routing in tight spaces.
     

    Applications

  • Industrial Fluid Transfer

    • Conveying steam, hot water, oil, gas, and chemicals.

  • High-Temperature Systems

    • Boiler connections, heat exchangers, and steam distribution lines.

  • Cryogenic Applications

    • Liquid nitrogen, oxygen, and other low-temperature fluids.

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    Advantages

  • Excellent corrosion resistance in aggressive environments.

  • High strength-to-weight ratio compared to rubber hoses.

  • Long service life under continuous use.

  • Resists kinking while allowing flexibility.

  • Handles both vacuum and pressure conditions.

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  • Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems

    • Flexible connections in hydraulic equipment.

  • Food & Beverage / Pharmaceutical

    • When fitted with sanitary ends for hygienic applications.

  • Marine & Offshore

    • Ship engine rooms, fuel lines, and exhaust connections.