Steam Hoses
EPDM steam hoses with steel wire-braid reinforcement — Type 1 (6 bar) and Type 2 (18 bar) to EN ISO 6134, built with the safety margin steam demands.
Technical Data
| Bore | Approx. DN13 – DN50 (½" to 2") |
|---|---|
| Working pressure | Up to 6 bar (Type 1) or up to 18 bar (Type 2) saturated steam |
| Temperature | −45 °C to +165 °C saturated steam |
| Tube / cover | Heat-resistant EPDM; cover pin-pricked |
| Reinforcement | High-tensile steel wire braid |
| Safety factor | Typically in the order of 10:1 (working to burst) |
| Ends | Crimped or bolted-clamp safety couplings |
| Type 1 (low pressure) | 6 bar |
Selection Guide
Low-pressure saturated steam to ~164 °C for cleaning and process heat.
Best forCleaning · low-pressure steamHigh-pressure build with steel-wire braid, saturated steam to ~210 °C.
Best forProcess steam mainsSteam-rated crimped or bolted couplings, assembled and tested.
Best forReady-to-run steam setsDatasheet & Drawings
Hose assemblies are built to your length and end fittings — a certified approval drawing comes with your quotation.
EN 10204 3.1 material certificates are supplied with your shipment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a rubber steam hose used for?
A rubber steam hose conveys saturated steam and hot water for equipment cleaning, sterilising, vulcanising, jacket heating and hot-water wash-down. It is a safety-critical hose built from EPDM with steel wire-braid reinforcement.
Why are steam hoses made from EPDM?
EPDM keeps its strength and flexibility in continuous heat and resists steam and ozone far better than general-purpose rubbers, so it does not harden or crack under saturated-steam service. That makes it the standard tube and cover compound for steam hose.
What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 steam hose?
Under EN ISO 6134, Type 1 is rated for saturated steam up to 6 bar (about 164 °C) and Type 2 for saturated steam up to 18 bar (about 210 °C). The type is chosen from your actual steam pressure and temperature.
Why do steam hoses have such a high safety factor?
Because a steam-hose failure releases scalding vapour instantly, steam hoses are designed with a much larger margin between working and burst pressure than ordinary hose — typically around 10:1 — so that ageing, damage or a pressure spike does not cause a sudden rupture.
Why is the cover of a steam hose pin-pricked?
Fine perforations let any steam that permeates the tube escape through the cover instead of collecting under it and forming blisters. Pin-pricking keeps the cover bonded and extends the hose's safe service life.
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