Understanding U-Type and V-Type Loop Metal Flexible Hoses
U-type and V-type loop metal flexible hoses are essential components in various industrial sectors, providing superior flexibility, vibration absorption, and thermal expansion capabilities. These specialized stainless steel corrugated hoses are designed to withstand high pressures and extreme temperatures while ensuring structural integrity in dynamic piping systems. Whether used in chemical plants, refineries, HVAC systems, or power generation facilities, these hoses offer a reliable solution for movement compensation.
What Makes These Hoses Unique?
Design and Construction
The construction of U-type and V-type loop metal flexible hoses revolves around stainless steel corrugated hose cores, which are further reinforced with a stainless steel braid. This combination enhances pressure resistance while ensuring flexibility.
Depending upon the application the U Type Metal Loop hose and V Type Metal Loop hose can be designed with or without stainless steel braid.
U-Type Loop Hose
Features a semi-circular configuration, ideal for absorbing axial and lateral movement.
V-Type Loop Hose
Designed with an angular structure to accommodate directional changes and vibration dampening.
Depending upon the application the U Type Metal Loop hose and V Type Metal Loop hose can be designed with or without stainless steel braid.
U-Type Loop Hose
Features a semi-circular configuration, ideal for absorbing axial and lateral movement.
V-Type Loop Hose
Designed with an angular structure to accommodate directional changes and vibration dampening.
Movement Capabilities
One of the biggest advantages of U-type and V-type loop hoses is their ability to handle different types of movement, ensuring the longevity and stability of piping systems.
• Axial Movement: Expansion and contraction along the hose’s length.
• Lateral Movement: Side-to-side displacement for systems with misalignment issues.
• Angular Movement: Rotation and bending at angles to absorb stress in dynamic environments.
• Axial Movement: Expansion and contraction along the hose’s length.
• Lateral Movement: Side-to-side displacement for systems with misalignment issues.
• Angular Movement: Rotation and bending at angles to absorb stress in dynamic environments.
Size, Dimensions and Pressure Rating
U-type and V-type loop hoses are available in various sizes, typically ranging from 1/4 inch NB to 18 inches NB, depending on industrial requirements. Additionally, with the reinforcement of stainless steel wire braid, these hoses can withstand high pressures upto 60 bar. The pressure rating will depend upon the metal hose design paramenters.
Customisation and tailored solutions
Every application has its own set of parameter. The length of the spool piece, length of the flexible tubing, bend piece, diameter, pressure, requirement of support stress bolts, placement of anchor points and material selection and more form the basis of designing the loop joint for your application. When designing a metal hose loop joint, Ocelflex carefully studies these parameters to manufacture high performance and durable joints.
Why Choose Loop Metal Hoses Over Expansion Joints?
While expansion joints are widely used for movement absorption, U-type and V-type loop hoses offer distinct advantages:
Higher Flexibility
Can absorb movement in multiple directions compared to expansion joints.
Increased Pressure Rating
Stainless steel wire braid reinforcement over the metal hose greater pressure rating.
Minimal Maintenance
Fewer failure points, reducing maintenance costs over time.
Cost effective solution
Provides a longer service life with reduced downtime. Also for the same diameter and specifications, metal hose loop joints are produced at lower cost than an expansion joint in the same structure.
Can absorb movement in multiple directions compared to expansion joints.
Increased Pressure Rating
Stainless steel wire braid reinforcement over the metal hose greater pressure rating.
Minimal Maintenance
Fewer failure points, reducing maintenance costs over time.
Cost effective solution
Provides a longer service life with reduced downtime. Also for the same diameter and specifications, metal hose loop joints are produced at lower cost than an expansion joint in the same structure.
For industries requiring superior movement absorption, vibration dampening, and thermal expansion control, U-type and V-type loop metal flexible hoses provide an optimal solution.
Ocelflex has 20 years of experience in designing and supplying stainless steel flexible hose loop joints to various industries worldwide - oil & gas, chemical plants, power plants, HVAC and refrigeration, aerospace industry.
Ocelflex has 20 years of experience in designing and supplying stainless steel flexible hose loop joints to various industries worldwide - oil & gas, chemical plants, power plants, HVAC and refrigeration, aerospace industry.