Antistatic hoses

How is the antistatic hose constructed?

An antistatic hose is constructed in two ways, depending on its intended use. We distinguish between transfer hoses and extraction hoses.

Antistatic transfer hoses

Transfer hoses are used to pump a medium under pressure, so their construction usually consists of three layers:

• inner, 
• middle (or reinforcement), 
• outer.

The inner layer is characterised by its abrasion resistance and smoothness, which facilitates the transport of solid and semi-liquid media (and also prevents their deposition). The outer layer, on the other hand, provides the hose with adequate mechanical strength and insensitivity to the environmental conditions in which it will operate.

What materials are antistatic hoses made of?

The most common material for antistatic hoses is plastic (PVC, PU, etc.) and rubber compounds (NR, SBR, EPDM, etc.).

How is the reinforcement of the antistatic hose built?

As for the reinforcement of the antistatic hose, it takes the form of a synthetic or textile braid/cord. It is thanks to this that the hose can withstand higher working pressures.

Antistatic extraction hoses

The design of antistatic extraction hoses is usually simpler. In the standard version, they have only one layer of material (usually PU/PE plastic) and reinforcement in the form of a steel wire spiral or hard PVC.

It is precisely because of the latter that they are vacuum-resistant, i.e. they allow the medium to be sucked in.

What makes an antistatic hose anti-static?

Hose antistaticity is achieved in two ways:

• through the use of copper wire - the copper wire present in the hose construction ensures electrical continuity so that charges do not collect inside or on the surface of the hose; 
• through material admixtures -  these ensure that the natural insulator conducts charges in a controlled and slower way, so they will never be strong enough to cause ignition.

Rubber compounds or plastic are used for the production of an antistatic hose. Both of these materials are insulators, meaning that electrical charges cannot move freely in them.

Air also has the characteristics of an insulator, so the same problem exists with pneumatic transport.

It is worth adding here that, in the case of copper wire, it must be continuously connected In addition, experts recommend regular inspection of such an installation.  A line is no substitute for an antistatic inner layer.

What's more, when you need a hose for work in an explosive atmospheric zone (ATEX), carry out a proper risk check.

What antistatic hoses are available in our offer?

You will find the following antistatic hoses in our range:

• concrete pump hoses, 
• sandblasting hoses, 
• shotblasting hoses, 
• plaster hoses, 
• abrasive hoses,
• dust extraction hoses, 
• hoses for grain, 
• hoses for industrial and central vacuum cleaners,

As you can see, the category of antistatic hoses is very wide. However, this also has an advantage, as you can easily select a product to suit your needs.