This section provides an overview for insulating hoses as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 7 insulating hose manufacturers and their company rankings.
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An insulating hose is a type of tubing that is filled with insulation material to prevent heat transfer through pipes or tubing.
The key function of this insulation material is to impede the flow of heat, thereby minimizing external heat from affecting the contents inside, which in turn, reduces temperature fluctuations. The specific insulation method employed can vary, utilizing materials such as insulation foam, insulating fibers, and metal-coated films, each offering unique benefits like reduced heat loss, enhanced temperature maintenance, and a combination of lightweight yet durable properties resistant to heat.
Insulating hoses are indispensable in numerous industries, significantly impacting the efficiency of HVAC systems, the safety and efficacy of chemical processing plants, and the quality preservation in food processing. For instance, in HVAC applications, they contribute to more effective heating and cooling. In chemical plants, they provide essential protection when managing substances at extreme temperatures and pressures. Furthermore, in the realm of food processing, they are critical for maintaining the integrity of refrigerated or frozen goods during transport.
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Hose Master LLC, founded in 1982 and based in Cleveland, OH, is a manufacturer of flexible metal hose and metal expansion joints. The company's products are used in steel mills, chemical plants, oil refineries, power plants, and paper mills. The firm was the first ISO-registered hose company in the United States. The company is specialised in producing corrugated metal hose, metal expansion joints, strip-wound metal hose, petroleum flexible connectors, and food service flexible connectors. The business has received ISO 9001:2008 certification and, with “U," "PP," and "R" stamps, complies with ASME Section VIII.
Plastixs, LLC was founded in 1999 and operates out of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Plastixs is a distributor for industrial, plastics processors, process companies, and equipment manufacturers as well as a producer of custom water manifold assemblies and accessories to equipment such as plastic processors, semiconductor equipment, x-ray machines computer servers. Plastixs’s offerings include AIRTECT plastic leak alarm aystem, ATI quick-change robotic automatic tool changers, Bunting magnets, Crizaf conveyors, and Moditec low speed granulators among many more.
Colex International Ltd., founded in 1992 in Market Harborough, United Kingdom, is a manufacturer of various plastic fabrication products. The company offers products such as flexible thermoplastic hose and tube, including industrial hose and tube, as well as pneumatic hose and tube for plastic fabrication. It holds ISO 9001 quality certifications and the product range offers various advantages, including flexibility, durability, and chemical resistance, making them suitable for numerous applications. These products find applications in industries such as manufacturing, pneumatics, and plastic fabrication.
Masterflex Group is a developer and manufacturer of hose and connector systems established in 1987 in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The company’s products include fluoropolymer tubing for chemical- and weather-resistant applications, spiral hoses for the extraction and transportation of industrial media, and stainless metal hoses for chemical transfer or gas supply applications. It also offers suction and elastomer hoses for aviation or aerospace applications. The company’s products are used in the automotive, chemical, and petroleum industries.
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Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 2 | 66.7% |
United Kingdom | 1 | 33.3% |