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Hydroformed Difference
To give corrugated hose the ability to withstand pressure, stainless steel wire is
braided over the hose. Hoses may be single braided (one layer of braid) or double
braided (two layers of braid) to achieve even greater working pressures. Braided braid
is used on large-diameter hose.
Designing the proper braid for each type of corrugated hose requires sophisticated
engineering to maintain the proper balance between the braid strength and the hose’s
fexibility. Hose Master’s braid packages offer several advantages:
1. High Percentage Braid Coverage - Hose Master fexible hose has
the highest percentage of braid coverage, yielding better cycle life and
protection against damage to the hose.
2. Machine Braided Hose - Hose Master weaves the braid directly onto the
hose, ensuring that the braid fts tightly against the hose, preventing
potential hose deformation or squirm. Machine braided hose also offers
repeatable performance and longer cycle life.
Braiding Process
• Feature - Hydroforming induces a minimum of residual stress in the hose wall, as compared to other
methods of manufacturing
Beneft - Increased resistance to stress minimizes hose failures and signifcantly increases cycle life
• Feature - A characteristic of hydroformed hose is a very uniform metal thickness throughout the
corrugation profle. Mechanical forming can result in signifcant variations in metal gauge
Beneft - Uniform wall thickness promotes even distribution of strain during fexing, thereby
increasing hose longevity
• Feature - The hydroformed manufacturing method incorporates three separate tests of the
butt-welded hose seam
Beneft - Ensures highest-quality hose and reduces premature product failure
• Feature - Hydroforming minimizes work hardening of the alloy during the corrugating
process
Beneft - Results in a more fexible hose and maintains proper alloy yield strength
• Feature - Proprietary manufacturing process, combined with skilled workmanship, allow for the
use of lighter gauge metals
Beneft - Allows for proper wall thickness, maximizing cycle life and fexibility
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Hydroformed features & Benefits