Industrial Hoses and Couplings form complete assemblies for transporting media in industrial installations. ERIKS combines rubber, plastic, PTFE or stainless-steel hoses with suitable couplings and also supplies protective hoses and accessories.
What are Industrial Hoses and Couplings?An industrial hose assembly consists of a hose, fitted couplings and any protection or accessories. ERIKS can test the assembly in-house at the specified test pressure and provide a test certificate. For metal hoses, a welding robot can join the hose, braid, weld ring and coupling with one weld.
Applications and industriesIndustrial hose assemblies are used by OEMs, machine builders and maintenance organisations. The range includes rubber, plastic, metal and PTFE hoses, lay-flat hoses and protection against heat, abrasion and dragging.
How to select industrial hoses and couplingsConfigure the assembly according to the medium, hose material, diameter and test pressure. Then select a coupling and assembly method that suit the connection. Also determine whether protection, a welded connection, pressure testing or a test certificate is required.
Key attributesKey attributes are hose material, medium, diameter, coupling, assembly method, test pressure, protection and required certification.
Frequently asked questions
Why is an industrial hose assembly tested?ERIKS can test the complete assembly at the test pressure specified by the customer. The test checks the fitted hose-and-coupling combination, and a test certificate can be supplied when required.
Which hose materials can be used in industrial assemblies?The range includes rubber, plastic, PTFE and stainless steel. Select the material according to the medium, load and required connection, then define the coupling and assembly method.
When is robotic welding relevant to industrial hoses and couplings?Robotic welding is relevant to metal hose assemblies. The robot can join the hose, braid, weld ring and coupling in one weld for a consistent production process.
Which protection can be added to an industrial hose assembly?Protective sleeves can provide protection against heat, abrasion and dragging. Include protection in the assembly where the operating environment creates these exposures.