How are Steam Hose Fittings Used?
This reusable, rugged coupling series can be fitted or re-attached in the field without special equipment.
To safely drain high-pressure hose fittings with valve type fittings, you have two options available:
- Allow media to cool down completely
- Remove the valve
- Carefully disconnect and drain the water
OR
- Allow media to cool completely
- Insert a spare plug into the coupler end of the assembly, and roll the hose towards the open end to drain the water
Used in conjunction with rubber steam hose and connected by attaching the fittings around and hose and bolting it into place.
Where are They Used?
High-pressure hose fittings are used for compressed air (mostly larger sizes), in quarrying, mining, pile driving, as well as other service duties, and LPG, grouting and other volatile liquid applications.
What Industries use Steam Fitting Systems?
Steam hose fittings are used in oil refineries, chemical plants, and other factories using steam as an essential service.
When Shouldn’t I use a Steam Hose Coupling?
Because steam is an extremely dangerous medium, great care and consideration should be taken when choosing steam hose fittings. This is to ensure that the correct hose, high-pressure fittings, and in turn, clamping solutions are provided to meet your specific requirements. If you are unsure as to what pressure rating, temperature, static or dynamic flexing, or abrasion will affect your application, please consult our sales office for technical advice.
Product specifications:
- Steam Clamps up to 3⁄4” size have two bolts and 1” clamps have four bolts
- Sizes from ½”/13mm – 2”/50mm
- Material #35 Steel (Cast)
- Threads BSP or NPT
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Warning! Figures given are as guidance only.
Service conditions, hose construction, and the manner in which the high-pressure fittings, couplings, and clamps are fitted will usually be the determining factors.