Types of Hoses | A Quick Guide on Industrial Hose Types

31 Jan.,2024

 

Industrial hoses fall under a broader category of hoses and ducts that are available in a wide range of options, sizes, materials, and applications. This blog post will provide an overview of the industrial hoses offered at Flexaust, a guide to choosing the right industrial hose, and why you might want to consider Flexaust as your industrial hose supplier.

Types of Industrial Hoses

Industrials hoses are typically for lightweight material handling and fumes, with many types available to suit different work environments. At Flexaust, we have hundreds of industrial hose categories, but here we break down five of them according to specific working conditions:

Hose Materials, Properties, Common Application and Benefits

Industrial hoses also come in a wide range of materials. Proper material selection is important to ensure that hoses will perform correctly within their applications. The following chart will explore the common properties and uses of the materials we work with most at Flexaust.

 

Selecting the Right Type of Hose

When selecting the right type of hose, there are seven critical factors you need to consider. These include

  • Size
  • Temperature
  • Application
  • Media
  • Pressure
  • End fittings
  • Delivery

At Flexaust, we refer to these factors by the acronym “STAMPED." Following these guidelines will help to ensure you select an appropriate hose for your application.

Why Flexaust

At Flexaust, we provide a broad selection of durable and reliable flexible hose solutions ideal for use in chemical fume extraction, dust collection, material handling, ventilation, and high-temperature applications. We manufacture flexible hoses made from a variety of materials. Some of many industries we serve include:

 

Contact Us for Your Industrial Flexible Hose Needs

At Flexaust, we have been manufacturing industrial hoses for over 80 years. It is our company's mission to find innovative and creative solutions for all of your industrial hose needs, delivering the highest quality products every time. If you would like to learn more about Flexaust and our industrial hose products, feel free to contact us or request a quote today.