Hose assembly is a necessary part of various industries such as oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, agriculture, automotive and chemicals. Other common applications of hose assemblies are an AC hose assembly in an automotive setting and a concrete hose assembly at a construction site. You can use hose assemblies for transferring fluids such as oils, lubricants, coolants, gases, smoke and fumes.

Hose manufacturers supply hose assemblies specifically designed and fabricated for particular applications. For example, hydraulic hose assemblies are most suitable for industrial use where you need to handle and transfer hydraulic fluids. Use flexible hose assemblies for applications where the layout of the plant requires irregular bending of the hoses.

Some important parameters you must consider before buying a hose assembly are:

1. Fluid flowing through the hose assembly
2. Fluid pressure and fluid flow rate
3. Details of components of hose assembly: hoses, clamps, connectors and fittings
4. Operating temperature and pressure ranges

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Buy a hose assembly from reputable manufacturers

Once you understand your requirements, check out different hose assemblies available in the market.

I recommend: Sanitary Process Components supplies steel hose assemblies for various industries such as the pharmaceutical, biotech, food, dairy and beverage industry. You can buy flexible hose assemblies at Swagelok Company, a manufacturer of processing industry equipment and components. F.B. Wright Company offers hose assemblies for various fluids including air, water, hydraulic fluid and chemicals. U.S.Hose is a reputable hose manufacturer that also supplies flexible hose assemblies. Flex-Weld is another manufacturer of metal hose assemblies. If you need propane hose assembly, check out products offered by Hose Assemblies.

Buy hose assemblies from hose distributors and retailers

You can compare different hose assemblies based on the features and prices at distributors or retailers' websites.

I recommend: E.H. Lynn Industries is a distributor of liquid and dry bulk handling equipment and accessories that also supplies hose and hose assemblies. If you need an air hose assembly, check out the products offered by Airmatic, an industrial distributor. Capital Rubber, an industrial hose distributor, supplies hose assemblies for different fluids including air, water and chemical. R. C. Musson Rubber Co. is an industrial distributor of rubber products that supplies hose assemblies and accessories. You can also buy hose assemblies from other reputable distributors such as HOSE-MAN and Motion Industries.

Buy specialty or custom hose assemblies

If standard hose assemblies do not meet your requirements, you can ask reputable hose and hose assembly manufacturers to supply custom hose assemblies. For example, for high pressure or ultra vacuum applications, you need to discuss the details with the manufacturer for the hose assembly and its layout.

I recommend: You can buy custom flexible hose assemblies at Thorburn, a manufacturer of metal hose assemblies. If you need a high pressure hose assembly, check out the products offered by Enerpac, a manufacturer of high pressure hydraulic equipment and accessories. McGill Hose & Coupling can supply custom hose assemblies as per your requirements. Bay Rubber Company is a hose assembly manufacturer that also offers concrete hose assembly and accessories for construction applications. Torr Technologies can supply a vacuum hose assembly as per customers’ requirements.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Consult an expert team and service provider for complicated hose assemblies with critical applications such as cryogenic fluids or corrosive chemicals.
• •  Install leak detectors to avoid accidents due to leakage from your hose assemblies.
• •  Keep an inventory of hose assembly tool kits and components for minor repairs of your hose assembly.