Structure of Industrial Hoses

Inner tube: This is the inner layer coming into contact with the medium flowing through the hose. The inner tube must therefore be designed in a manner that allows it to resist the physical, thermal and chemical conditions of the medium flowing through it.
Reinforcement: This structural element ensures the compressive strength of the industrial hose and determines the operating pressure and the bursting pressure of the individual hose. Furthermore, the reinforcement also determines the flexibility and bending strength. The reinforcement can thereby consist of different materials, for example, steel mesh, textiles and fabric. In addition, the reinforcements are applied in a variety of ways and also in several layers.
Helix: A constructive measure for stabilisation, to allow the industrial hose to be also used in vacuum applications. This helix may consist of steel or plastic. Crossing copper wires may also be incorporated to discharge electrostatic charges.
Hose cover: The outer layer of an industrial hose is subjected to different external influences which must also be considered when engineering the hose. These external impacts include abrasion, temperatures and weather exposure.