Metallic Hose

When to use Metal Hose: There are many different types of hose available on the market. They include metal, rubber, composite, PTFE and fabric.

The decision of which hose type to buy depends on the application for which the hose is being used. Generally, there

are eight factors that should alert you to consider using metal hose:

1. Temperature Extremes - If either the temperature of the media going through the hose or the surrounding

atmospheric temperature is very cold or hot, metal may be the only material that can withstand the

temperature extremes.

2. Chemical Compatibility - Metal hose can handle a wider variety of chemicals than most of the other hose types.

If the hose will be exposed to aggressive chemicals (either internally or externally), metal hose should be

considered.

3. Permeation Concerns - Non-metal hose is susceptible to having gases permeate through the hose wall and into

the atmosphere. Metal hose, on the other hand, does not allow permeation. If containing the gases inside the

hose is important, metal hose may be required.

4. Potential for Catastrophic Failure - When a metal hose fails, it usually develops small holes or cracks. Other

hose types tend to develop larger cracks or come apart completely. If a sudden failure of the hose can be

catastrophic, a metal hose may help minimize the effects of a failure by leaking product at a slower rate.

5. Abrasion and Overbending Concerns - To prevent abrasion and overbending, a metal hose can be used as a

protective cover over wires or even other hoses.

6. Fire Safety - Other hose types will melt when exposed to fire while metal hose maintains its integrity up to

1200º F.

7. Achieving Full Vacuum - Under full vacuum, metal hose maintains its shape while other hose types may

collapse.

8. Flexibility in Fitting Configuration - Virtually any type of fitting can be attached to metal hose while other hose

types require special shanks and collars.

Our Standard 321 stainless steel annular corrugated metallic hose complete with 304 Stainless steel outer braiding manufactured to ISO 10380. Construction: • 321 Stainless steel annular corrugated tube • 304 Stainless steel outer braid • Also available in 316 Stainless steel and Monel Tube and Braid Temperature Range: • –200°C to +600°C Working Pressure: • From full vacuum to 305 bar Approvals: • Lloyds approval upon request • ADVANTICA approved • ASME 1X approved welders Cycle Life: • Suitable for maximum of 8,000 or 50,000 flexing cycles Size Range: • 3mm through to 450mm internal diameter • Standard stock sizes from 6mm to 250mm Applications: • Cryogenic, gas, oil, steam, chemical , glue, food, bitumen, water and

many more

ERIKS Hose Technology Benefits

Lloyds & ASME 1X approval

ADVANTICA approved welders

Same day manufacturing and delivery possible

Large Stocks of raw materials

Onsite pressure and leak testing

CAD Design

Standard Hose Fittings

Standpipe

NPT Male Nipple with Integral Hex Nut Welded Concentric Reducer

Welded Male Nipple

Welded Long Radius 90o Elbow Welded Female NPT Half Pipe Coupling

Welded JIC Swivel Female Welded Female Union

Standard Hose Fittings Cont’d

Lap Joint Floating Flange with

Type "A" MSS stub end Welded Plate Flange

ANSI Class 150 drilling

Welded Raised Face

Weldneck Flange Raised Face Slip-On Flange

on Pipe End

Welded Quick Disconnect Female

Part "D" Coupler

Welded Quick Disconnect Male

Part "A" Camlock

Annular Stainless Corrugated Flexible Hose to ISO 10380 High Cycle Life (50,000), available in 321 or 316 SS

I.D (mm)

Hose Type

O.D (mm)

Minimum Bend Radius

Static

Minimum Bend

Radius Flexing

Working Pressure

(Bar)

Test Pressure

(Bar)

Burst Pressure

(Bar)

Weight per Metre (kg)

6mm FMTC00 13 16 100 10 15 40 0,20

FMTC01 14.5 25 100 171 256.5 684 0,31

FMTC02 15.9 25 100 305 457.5 1220 0,42

10mm FMTC00 17.8 22 150 5.5 8.25 22 0,29

FMTC01 19.3 40 150 151 226.5 604 0,48

FMTC02 20.7 40 150 260 390 1040 0,67

12mm FMTC00 21.8 24 165 5.5 8.25 22 0,35

FMTC01 23.3 50 165 114 171 456 0,58

FMTC02 24.7 50 165 205 307.5 820 0,81

16mm FMTC00 26.9 28 200 5 7.5 20 0,37

FMTC01 28.6 50 200 90.8 136.2 363.2 0,64

FMTC02 30.2 50 200 163 244.5 652 0,91

19mm FMTC00 28 30 200 4.1 6.15 16.4 0,48

FMTC01 30 70 200 90.8 136.2 363.2 0,86

FMTC02 32.3 70 200 150 225 600 1,20

25mm FMTC00 35 40 200 4.1 6.15 16.4 0,64

FMTC01 37.2 90 200 79.4 119.1 317.6 1,10

FMTC02 39.3 90 200 120 180 480 1,60

32mm FMTC00 46.5 55 250 3.2 4.8 12.8 1,30

FMTC01 48.6 108 250 59 88.5 236 2,30

FMTC02 50.7 108 250 89 133.5 356 3,30

40mm FMTC00 54.5 70 250 2.4 3.6 9.6 1,20

FMTC01 56.7 127 250 46 69 184 1,90

FMTC02 58.8 127 250 71 106.5 284 2,70

50mm FMTC00 65.5 90 350 1 1.5 4 1,30

FMTC01 68.5 175 350 40.2 60.3 160.8 2,30

FMTC02 70.9 175 350 50 75 200 3,30

65mm FMTC00 85.5 110 410 1 1.5 4 2,00

FMTC01 88.2 200 410 33.5 50.25 134 3,30

FMTC02 90.7 200 410 50 75 200 4,60

80mm FMTC00 97.7 130 450 1 1.5 4 2,50

FMTC01 100 200 450 28.1 42.15 112.4 4,00

FMTC02 103 200 450 50 75 200 5,50

100mm FMTC00 127 200 560 0.69 1 2.8 3,00

FMTC01 129 230 560 21.5 32.3 86 4,90

FMTC02 132 230 560 34 51 136 6,80

125mm FMTC00 151 250 710 0.69 1 2.8 7,10

FMTC01 153 280 710 14.5 21.8 58 9,00

FMTC02 156 280 710 26 39 104 11,00

150mm FMTC00 178 290 815 0.55 0.83 2.2 8,30

FMTC01 180 320 815 11.2 16.8 44.8 11,00

FMTC02 183 320 815 20 30 80 13,00

200mm FMTC00 233 400 1015 0.31 0.47 1.25 11,00

FMTC01 235 435 1015 7 10.5 28 14,00

FMTC02 237 435 1015 12.6 20 53 17,00

250mm FMTC00 287 490 1220 0.25 0.38 1 14,00

FMTC01 292 560 1220 9.6 14.4 38 20,00

FMTC02 297 560 1220 17.3 26 70 25,00

Annular Stainless Corrugated Flexible Hose to ISO 10380 Standard Cycle Life (8,000), available in 321 or 316 SS

I.D (mm)

Hose Type

O.D (mm)

Minimum Bend Radius

Static

Minimum Bend Radius

Flexing

Working Pressure

(Bar)

Test Pressure

(Bar)

Burst Pressure

(Bar)

Weight per Metre (kg)

6mm FMTB00 9.6 16 85 10 15 40 0.08

FMTB01 10.7 25 85 120 180 480 0.15

FMTB02 12.8 25 85 220 330 880 0.25

10mm FMTB00 14.3 22 140 5.5 8.3 22 0.11

FMTB01 15.5 38 140 90 135 360 0.21

FMTB02 17.6 38 140 178 267 712 0.38

12mm FMTB00 16.7 24 140 5.5 8.3 22 0.12

FMTB01 18.0 45 140 80 120 320 0.24

FMTB02 21.0 45 140 103 154 412 0.52

16mm FMTB00 21.6 28 160 5 7.5 20 0.19

FMTB01 23.0 58 160 70 105 280 0.40

FMTB02 25.0 58 160 125 188 500 0.63

19mm FMTB00 26.8 30 170 4.1 6.2 16.4 0.25

FMTB01 28.3 70 170 64 96 256 0.49

FMTB02 30.0 70 170 86 129 344 0.79

25mm FMTB00 32.2 44 190 4.1 6.2 16.4 0.35

FMTB01 33.5 85 190 50 75 200 0.63

FMTB02 36.5 85 190 76 114 304 1.10

32mm FMTB00 41.1 55 260 3.4 5.1 13.6 0.44

FMTB01 42.8 105 260 40 60 160 0.85

FMTB02 45.0 105 260 57 85 228 1.32

40mm FMTB00 49.5 70 300 2.4 3.6 9.6 0.68

FMTB01 51.2 130 300 35 52.5 140 1.17

FMTB02 53.5 130 300 55 82.5 220 1.71

50mm FMTB00 60.3 90 320 1 1.5 4 0.88

FMTB01 62.5 160 320 30 45 120 1.61

FMTB02 64.5 160 320 44 66 176 2.29

65mm FMTB00 79.0 110 410 1 1.5 4 1.70

FMTB01 81.0 200 410 26 39 104 2.15

FMTB02 83.3 200 410 41 61.5 164 3.57

80mm FMTB00 95.5 130 450 1 1.5 4 1.80

FMTB01 97.5 205 450 18 27 72 2.47

FMTB02 100.0 205 450 28 42 112 4.37

100mm FMTB00 116.0 200 560 0.7 1 2.8 2.50

FMTB01 118.5 230 560 16 24 64 3.12

FMTB02 121.5 230 560 26 39 104 6.20

125mm FMTB00 143.0 250 660 0.7 1 2.8 4.00

FMTB01 146.0 280 660 16 24 64 4.94

FMTB02 149.0 280 660 20.7 31 82 8.00

150mm FMTB00 172.0 290 815 0.6 0.8 2.2 5.00

FMTB01 175.0 320 815 12 18 48 6.39

FMTB02 178.0 320 815 20 30 80 9.50

200mm FMTB00 225.0 400 1015 0.3 0.5 1.2 7.00

FMTB01 228.0 435 1015 10 15 40 10.46

FMTB02 231.0 435 1015 16 24 64 13.00

250mm FMTB00 287.0 490 1220 0.3 0.4 1 10.00

FMTB01 292.0 560 1220 9.6 14.4 38.4 15.70

FMTB02 297.0 560 1220 17.3 26 70 20.20

Design and Installation Guidelines

Flexible metal hose is normally flexed in accordance with one or a combination of motions shown on this

page. To obtain optimum reliability it is important to calculate the length of the hose required that will not

be flexed below the minimum bend radius. The following formulae are a guide in determining the correct

length of hose required. Variations should be discussed with our sales office.

Specifying a hose

In order to specify the correct hose, a “STAMPEDE” form such as the one below is often used in order to capture all of

the information needed to correctly specify a hose.

S stands for SIZE; I.D., O.D. and length. T stands for TEMPERATURE of the material conveyed and environmental, A

stands for the APPLICATION, the conditions of use. M stands for the MATERIAL being conveyed, type and

concentration, P stands for the PRESSURE to which the assembly will be exposed. E stands for ENDS; style, type,

orientation, attachment methods, etc. D stands for DELIVERY; testing, quality, packaging, and delivery requirements, E

Stands for extras such as certification or tags.

Size End Fittings

1.1) ID (Nominal Bore) (Inches/mm) 6.1) End 1 Fitting Size/Type/Material

1.2) Length (mm/ft) 6.2) Fitting Orientation (if applicable)

Standard tolerance (<1m: -10/+15mm, >1m: -1/+1.5%) How to measure Length (Sealing Face to Sealing Face) How to specify Fitting Orientation

(In the diagram below End 2 is at 270 degrees to End 1)

Temperature 6.3) End 2 Fitting Size/Type/Material

Min/Max (oC)

2.1) Fluid

2.2) Environment the hose is in

Application Delivery

3.1) Static/Flexing 7.1) Quantity Required

3.2) Suction/Discharge 7.2) Date Required

3.3) Fixed/Mobile

Media Extra Requirements

4.1) Product in hose 8.1) Pressure Test Certificates

8.2) Certificate of Conformity

4.2) Location of use 8.3) Engraving

8.4)Tags

8.5) Other

Pressure

5.1) Max Working Pressure (Barg)

5.2) Minimum Vacuum (Bara)

Testing Options

Standard Leak Testing - Every corrugated hose

assembly is leak tested prior to shipment. Standard

testing consists of pressurizing the assembly with air and

then submerging the entire assembly under water. This

method is reliable and sufficient for the majority of

applications.

Hydrostatic Testing - While the standard test is designed to

detect leaks, hydrostatic testing is designed to test the

assembly's strength. Testing of an assembly to its full

permissible test pressure can be economically and

accurately accomplished by filling the assembly with liquid

while concurrently evacuating all air. The assembly is then

hydrostatically pressurized using high pressure pumps. The

test pressure is maintained for a predetermined period of

time.

Dye Penetrant - Dye penetrant testing is available for both

leak and for weld bead inspection, in accordance with Hose

Master procedures or to customer specified standards.

Helium Mass Spectrometer - This is the most sensitive leak

detection method generally available. The standard test method

is to attach the assembly to a mass spectrometer and generate

a very high vacuum in the assembly. The exterior of the

assembly is then flooded with helium. The relatively tiny helium

atoms penetrate even very small openings and are drawn into

the mass spectrometer where they are detected and the leak

size quantified. Helium Mass Spectrometer testing can be

modified to satisfy customer or regulatory agency

requirements.

High Pressure Gas - Testing with air under water, at pressures

of up to 2500 psi, is available for specialised applications. For a

more sensitive test, the use of gases such as nitrogen or helium

can be requested.

Accessories

Spring Guard - When there is potential for damaging an

assembly in service, a guard can be easily installed during

fabrication. This type of guard consists of a metal spring that is

attached behind the fitting. The style of guard can be tailored to

meet the application and the type of hose.

Protective Cover - If the potential for impact or high

temperature damage is not severe, or if the additional weight

and bulk of a full metal guard is unacceptable, rubber or plastic

scuff guards can be installed to protect the corrugated hose and

braid.

Insulating Jackets - If the corrugated hose is to convey hot

media, and there is a potential for skin contact, an insulated,

protective jacket is available. The jacket consists of a tubular

braided fiberglass insulation, covered and impregnated with

silicone.

rubber. The jacket is installed over the corrugated

hose and metal banded in place. The jacket can also

be used to insulate the corrugated assembly and

either prevent ambient heat from being conveyed to

the media or to reduce heat loss.

Tagging - A variety of tags and identifications can be affixed to

assemblies. These include cardboard, plastic, and metal tags.

Serial numbers, application information, assembly performance

capabilities, and other customer specific information can be

provided.

either on tags or permanently engraved onto one or

both braid collars.rubber. The jacket is installed over the

corrugated

hose and metal banded in place. The jacket can also

be used to insulate the corrugated assembly and

either prevent ambient heat from being conveyed to

the media or to reduce heat loss.

Certifications - Standard written certifications for materials or

inspections can be supplied for corrugated hose or assemblies.

Certifications of conformance to specific customer

requirements such as military certifications are also available.

ERIKS UK is a market leading supplier of industrial products and services with a network of services centres across the

UK and 25 fully equipped repair workshops supported by 9 Core Competence Centres.

ERIKS Flow Technology is a division of ERIKS UK which comprises the Core Competence Centres for gaskets, hoses and

valves focussed on supplying a range of products from ERIKS own-brands and leading manufacturers.

The combined product group is applicable across multiple markets and applications allowing ERIKS UK to offer a range

of solutions either as a package or individual components.

ERIKS Hose Technology Core Competence Centre (formerly FHS) is based in Slough and Northampton stocking a wide

range of hoses, ducting and fittings that can be made up to the customer’s specific requirements. Customers can also

benefit from a hose management programme and asset register facility as well as refurbishment facilities. Markets

include Chemical, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, Marine, Water and Food industries.

ERIKS Gasket Technology Core Competence Centre (formerly SPG) is based in Barnsley with manufacturing facilities in

both Barnsley and Liverpool.

Econosto UK, the valve Core Competence Centre, has been supplying valves to industry since 1984 and holds over £2m

of stock at its three UK branches as well as having access to stock held in the Netherlands and Middle East.

ERIKS Hose Technology No.12 Osyth Close Brackmills Industrial Estate Northampton NN4 7DY Tel: 01604 877668 Email: eht-sales@eriks.co.uk

ERIKS Hose Technology 692-693 Stirling Road Slough Berkshire SL1 4ST Tel: 01753 570863 Email: eht-sales@eriks.co.uk

ERIKS Flow Technology Division

ERIKS UK is a market leading supplier of industrial products and services with a network of services centres

across the UK and 25 fully equipped repair workshops supported by 9 Core Competence Centres.

ERIKS Flow Technology is a division of ERIKS UK which comprises the Core Competence Centres for gaskets,

hoses and valves focussed on supplying a range of products from ERIKS own-brands and leading

manufacturers.

The combined product group is applicable across multiple markets and applications allowing ERIKS UK to offer

a range of solutions either as a package or individual components.

ERIKS Hose Technology Core Competence Centre (formerly FHS) is based in Slough and Northampton stocking

a wide range of hoses, ducting and fittings that can be made up to the customer’s specific requirements.

Customers can also benefit from a hose management programme and asset register facility as well as

refurbishment facilities. Markets include Chemical, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, Marine, Water and Food

industries.

ERIKS Gasket Technology Core Competence Centre (formerly SPG) is based in Barnsley with manufacturing

facilities in both Barnsley and Liverpool.

Econosto UK, the valve Core Competence Centre, has been supplying valves to industry since 1984 and holds

over £2m of stock at its three UK branches as well as having access to stock held in the Netherlands and

Middle East.