Stainless Steel Braided Hoses Made to Length
When a rubber hose cannot cope with the heat, the chemical or the pressure, a stainless steel braided hose is often the answer. A flexible inner core, usually corrugated stainless steel or PTFE, is wrapped in a tight stainless wire braid that adds strength and shields the core from damage.
New Hoses Direct makes up stainless braided hoses to the length you need, with end fittings to suit your pipework or equipment. Tell us the application and we will help you choose the core, braid and connections, then deliver the finished hose nationwide.
Why Choose Stainless Steel Braided Hose
Stainless steel resists corrosion far better than ordinary steel, so a braided hose keeps its strength in damp, salty or chemical environments where other materials break down. The braid also guards the inner core against abrasion, knocks and sharp edges.
Flexibility is the other big advantage. A braided hose can take up misalignment between two fixed points, allow for thermal expansion and absorb vibration from pumps, compressors and engines that would otherwise crack rigid pipework. Correctly specified and installed, it can give long and reliable service.
Heat and Steam
Corrugated stainless hoses handle temperatures that would ruin rubber, making them a natural fit for steam, hot water and exhaust connections.
We can advise on the right hose and fittings for your temperature and pressure, and on lagging or sleeving where it is needed.
Chemical Transfer
PTFE lined braided hose resists a broad range of acids, alkalis and solvents, so it is widely used for chemical dosing and transfer.
Let us know the chemicals, concentrations and temperatures involved and we will help you choose a compatible hose and fittings.
Fuel and Oil Lines
Stainless braided hose is a common choice for fuel and oil lines on engines, generators and machinery, where heat and vibration are part of daily life.
We make up hoses with fittings to match your system. Our automotive hoses page covers vehicle applications.
Food and Pharmaceutical
Smooth PTFE cores are non-stick, easy to clean and do not affect taste or odour, which suits hygienic processing lines.
For product transfer in food, drink and pharmaceutical plants, see our food grade hoses or ask us about PTFE options.
Vibration and Movement
Fitted between a pump, compressor or engine and fixed pipework, a braided hose absorbs vibration and stops it travelling through the system.
It also takes up small amounts of misalignment and thermal movement, helping to protect joints, flanges and equipment from stress.
Fittings to Suit
Stainless braided hoses can be finished with threaded ends, flanges, hygienic couplings or swivel nuts, depending on what you are connecting to.
Tell us what sits at each end and we will match the fittings, so the hose goes straight in when it arrives.
Replacement Stainless Braided Hoses
Even stainless braided hoses wear in time. Vibration can fatigue the braid, poor routing can kink the core and repeated heat cycles can take their toll on the fittings.
If a hose is leaking, damaged or due for renewal, we can make up a replacement to the same length and specification. If the original failed sooner than expected, we can suggest changes, such as a different core, a longer length or extra protection.
Send us the details of your existing hose, including its length, bore and end connections, and we will build a replacement and send it out with prompt delivery.
Stainless Steel Hose Specialists
Clear advice and carefully made hoses for heat, chemical and hygienic applications.
Choosing between corrugated metal and PTFE lined hose, or working out the right fittings for an awkward connection, is not always straightforward. Our team can talk through the media, temperature, pressure and movement involved and recommend a suitable option.
We also supply related products, so you can source several items from one supplier. See our hydraulic hoses for high pressure fluid power lines, or our high pressure hoses for washing and jetting.
Contact New Hoses Direct today to discuss your stainless steel braided hose requirements. We will make up the hose you need and deliver it wherever you are in the UK.
Industrial Hoses
Hoses for factories, workshops and process plants, carrying air, water, oil, chemicals and more. Built for demanding daily use and supplied with fittings to suit your equipment.
Cleaning Hoses
Hoses for washdown, pressure washing and site cleaning that stay flexible and resist wear. We can supply the hose, fittings and couplings to complete your cleaning setup.
Marine Hoses
Hoses for boats, ships and harbour work, including fuel, water, bilge and exhaust lines. Chosen to resist salt water, weather and the constant movement of a working vessel.