Tanker hoses

How is a tanker hose constructed?

Tanker hose is constructed very similarly to other hoses, but in many cases are distinguished by their larger diameter. Their structure consists of three layers:

• inner, 
• reinforcement,
• outer.

When it comes to the inner and outer layers, in many hoses they are made of the same material. The only exception to this are special purpose hoses, the inner walls of which must have certain characteristics (e.g. food grade tanker hoses).

As far as reinforcement is concerned, it is most often in the form of a textile, synthetic, or metal braid. Its main role is to increase the strength of the hose (e.g. in terms of working pressure).

Finally, it is worth mentioning that some unloading hoses allow not only pumping but also suction of the medium. They are therefore distinguished from others by the fact that they have additional reinforcement in the form of a spiral (steel or plastic).

What are the different types of a tanker hose?

We distinguish different types of a tanker hose primarily according to the medium for which they are adapted. Therefore, the main types of these hoses are:

• fuel (and mineral oil) tanker hoses,
• food grade tanker hoses, 
• chemical handling hoses.

As you may have guessed, each of these will differ in the material used to manufacture the hose. For example, food grade hoses must comply with the relevant standards for handling foodstuffs, while fuel hoses and oil hoses must be resistant to the substances contained in the medium.

How do I choose hoses for unloading tankers?

When you are choosing a drain tanker hose, first and foremost be guided by the type of medium you are working with Furthermore, note that even within a specific category (e.g. fuel and oil hoses) you have several types of hose available.

Therefore, consider the parameters of the hose next.

Keeping with the example of fuel hoses, check the resistance of the product in question to the aromatic hydrocarbon content of the fuel or special oil additives. Also pay attention to electrostatic charge protection, which is very important in explosive areas.  Select the appropriate tanker fitting resistant to a specific medium.

In addition to the above, there are other issues, such as parameters like:

• maximum operating temperature, 
• working pressure, 
• bending radius,