What is a UHMWPE hose assembly?
UHMWPE (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) lined hose assemblies are a type of industrial hose designed for conveying fluids, chemicals, and other materials in various applications. The key feature of these hose assemblies is the inner lining made from UHMWPE, a specialized type of polyethylene with an extremely high molecular weight, resulting in exceptional mechanical properties.
UHMWPE is known for its exceptional resistance to a wide range of chemicals, acids, bases, solvents, and corrosive materials. This makes UHMWPE lined hose assemblies suitable for handling aggressive fluids without causing degradation or contamination of the conveyed substance. UHMWPE lined hoses also have a very smooth inner surface, which minimizes friction and turbulence within the hose. This characteristic helps maintain a consistent flow rate, reduces pressure drop, and prevents material build-up on the hose walls.
The smooth inner surface of UHMWPE lined hoses makes them suitable for applications where hygiene is crucial, such as in the food and pharmaceutical industries, as it minimizes the potential for bacterial growth or material contamination.
Due to these properties, UHMWPE lined hose assemblies are used in a variety of industries, including chemical processing, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, mining, and water treatment. They are also a popular option for use in Distilleries due to being able to be earther for electrical conductivity purposes, hygienic FDA liner and broad temperature range.
