Air/Multipurpose Hose

Air hoses are used to convey compressed air for pneumatic systems. These air hoses must have high strength to handle high pressures in order to prevent leakage and damage. In addition, oil-based lubricants are sometimes added to the compressed air for smooth running of the equipment. Therefore, these air hoses must also be oil resistant. To handle the high pressure and oil-based lubricants, rubber is the common material choice for an air hose.

However, in large compressors, air molecules frequently collide with one another generating heat. This can cause excessive heat can degrade rubber hoses, which reduces service life of the hose and causes safety concerns. Therefore, for high temperature applications, a corrugated metal hose must be used. These corrugated metal hoses dissipate the excess heat quickly and help to cool down the media.