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• • • • 0 r • <br /> Hose Master 's Proprietary Hydroformed Process <br /> Hose Master's proprietary manufacturing process of corrugating metal hose begins with a <br /> stainless steel strip that is rolled and the edges welded together to form a thin-walled, gas-tight <br /> tube. Hose Master offers: <br /> �Ar;;;Y; Irl� G (' 4h <br /> „i . <br /> High quality steel strip Rolle steel toRforma Strong, clean, non-oxidized <br /> seam weld <br /> Hose <br /> After the tube has been welded, corrugations are formed into the tube to make it flexible. <br /> Corrugations are formed into the tube either mechanically or hydraulically (Hydroforming). <br /> Hydroformed <br /> Evenly distributed stresses <br /> Annular Profile OV <br /> Independent corrugations, 5 <br /> straight and parallel <br /> I ( j\ Mechanically Formed <br /> In Z Concentrated stresses <br /> Hydroforming enhances flexibility and cycle life, maintains wall thickness, reduces concentrated <br /> residual stress, and minimizes work hardening. Hydroforming is a clean process, using water <br /> to form the corrugations, while most other processes require lubrication which can contaminate the <br /> product being transferred. <br /> Hose Master's stainless steel wire braid gives corrugated hose the <br /> ability to withstand pressure. For increased safety, Hose Master <br /> machines the braid directly onto the hose, ensuring that the braid fits <br /> tightly against the hose to prevent the potential for hose deformation <br /> or squirm. Hose Master offers the highest percentage of braid <br /> coverage (90%) yielding better cycle life and protection against <br /> damage to the hose. <br /> Hose Master is the leading authority in metal hose fabricating <br /> techniques, research, and development. With more than 80 ASME IX <br /> certified welders and 50 weld stations, a state-of-theart forensic <br /> laboratory, and team of product specialists, Hose Master guarantees <br /> the quality and performance of all its flex connectors. <br /> 800-221 -2319 • www. hosemaster.com <br /> 3 <br />