Flexible metal hosing

Flexible metal hosing has been readily increasing in popularity due to the flexibility of the hosing, the versatility of the hosing, as well as the ease that the hosing has with so many different types of machines. There are many instances where a flexible metal hose comes in very handy and works to benefit the individual installing the hosing as well as what is being transported in between the hosing. Flexible metal hoses are usually used for carrying gases and liquids at elevated temperatures such as refrigerant and natural gas lines. But, flexible metal hoses can also be used to carry oil, steam and even engine exhaust. Flexible metal hoses are distinct because of the fact that the hoses carry an immense amount of protection against abrasion and pressure. This makes flexible metal hoses much better than solid tubing and piping.

A flexible metal hose is used for many different industrial as well as commercial needs. Some of the different flexible metal hose designs include helical hoses, annular hoses and braided hoses. Many of the highest quality metal hoses are made of stainless steel or high nickel alloy and some flexible metal hoses are made from corrugated bronze. The best aspect about a flexible metal hose is the many different varieties of thickness size and length they come in. There are many optional sizes available such as 3/16” inches. Flexible metal hoses are categorized by pipe size that is referred to as NPT. Flexible metal hoses also come in different types of formations such as on reels. And, flexible metal hoses are also either hydraulically formed or mechanically formed. The flexible metal hose products include BOA FLEX, BOA B1 SUPRA, BOA B2 DUO, BOA PARRAP, BOA PARNOR, BOA HP, BOA THP, Cryogenic Connectors, Crimp-Tite, Vacuum Connectors and Bellows, Tori Light, and Tori Medium.