Industrial Applications of Metal Hoses

Metal hoses are pipeline fittings incorporating corrugated core elements designed for fluid conveyance. Their operational characteristics provide essential compensation in connections between piping systems, equipment interfaces, and mechanical junctions. Through flexural deflection, these hoses accommodate installation misalignment within pipeline systems while enabling the system to withstand relative displacement required during abnormal operating conditions between disconnected contact points.

Metal hoses employ multiple classification methods. By material, stainless steel variants constitute corrosion-resistant types while carbon steel falls under non-corrosion-resistant categories. Assembly methods differentiate mechanically clamped types from welded configurations. Pressure classifications vary by industry: for machinery manufacturing, 0-2.5MPa denotes low-pressure class, 2.5-16MPa medium-pressure, and 16-32MPa high-pressure; whereas petrochemical applications define 0-1.6MPa as low-pressure, 1.6-10MPa medium-pressure, and 10-100MPa high-pressure. Service domains span aerospace, aviation, shipbuilding, nuclear engineering, petrochemicals, steelmaking, construction, and light industry. Connection formats include ball-joint, nipple, flange, tapered-thread, and quick-connect types. This reference outlines common connection configurations currently prevalent in the industry.