Low-Pressure Hose Lines – Efficient, Versatile Solutions for Industrial and Utility Applications
Colmec offers a comprehensive range of Low-Pressure Hose Extrusion Lines, engineered for high-speed production, energy efficiency, and flexible manufacturing configurations. These hoses are designed for non-critical pressure applications in a variety of industries, including hydraulics, pneumatics, gas welding, and fluid transfer systems.
System Features & Hose Construction
- High-Speed, Energy-Efficient Production:
- Designed for maximum line speeds with minimal energy consumption
- Ideal for high-volume, cost-efficient manufacturing
- Optimized for continuous extrusion with low operational downtime
- Mandrel-Free Extrusion:
- Hoses are extruded without the use of flexible mandrels
- Allows simplified production and faster line changeovers
- Reduces production complexity and equipment wear
- Spiral Textile Reinforcement:
- Integrated during extrusion for:
- Improved burst strength
- Kink resistance
- Enhanced flexibility
- Common materials include polyester or nylon
- Integrated during extrusion for:
- Multilayer Hose Construction:
- Inner Tube:
- Made from synthetic rubber (e.g., NBR or SBR) compatible with various fluids and gases
- Reinforcement:
- Spiral-wound textile layer for strength under moderate pressures
- Outer Cover:
- Durable rubber coating for abrasion, weather, and chemical resistance
- Inner Tube:
Technical Specifications
- Extrusion Type:
- Mandrel-free extrusion for streamlined, high-throughput manufacturing
- Reinforcement:
- Spiral textile reinforcement for flexibility and moderate pressure resistance
- Internal Diameter Range:
- From ¼″ (6.35 mm) to 1 ¼″ (31.75 mm)
- Suitable for compact equipment and larger industrial applications
- Operating Pressure Range:
- From 10 bar (145 psi) to 35 bar (507 psi)
- Suitable for low to moderate pressure systems
- Fluid Compatibility:
- Handles a wide range of non-aggressive fluids, including:
- Hydraulic oil
- Compressed air
- Oxygen and acetylene (for gas welding)
- Inert fluids and gases
- Handles a wide range of non-aggressive fluids, including:
Key Application Areas
- Building & Construction:
- Low-pressure lines for:
- Pneumatic tools and air hammers
- Cement sprayers and jackhammers
- Light hydraulic systems
- Low-pressure lines for:
- Industrial Products:
- Used in:
- Compressed air systems
- Inert gas transfer in welding setups
- Cooling water and fluid supply lines in machinery
- Oxygen and acetylene hoses in welding and cutting equipment
- Used in:
- Aerospace:
- Supporting ground service equipment and auxiliary systems such as:
- Pneumatic tools and testing devices
- Fluid lines for low-pressure cabin systems
- Maintenance and repair systems on the ground
- Supporting ground service equipment and auxiliary systems such as:
