cables, lines and hoses in industrial applications. They not only provide mechanical protection, but also offer a high degree of flexibility and resistance to various environmental influences. Hybrid braided tubing has become increasingly important in recent years. These tubings combine different materials to bring together the advantages of several properties and thus meet the special requirements of different applications.
What is Hybrid Braided Hose?
Hybrid braided tubing is woven from different materials to maximize the strength of each material. Typical material combinations include metal wires (such as stainless steel or galvanized steel), synthetic fibers (such as nylon, polyester or polypropylene), and sometimes high-performance materials (such as Kevlar and PPS). These material combinations not only make the product more durable, but also meet the specific requirements of different industrial applications.
Furthermore, hybrid braided hoses include not only the combination of materials such as plastic and metal, but also the use of different plastics in the braid. One example is FITCOFLEX®-B-PA/2PET. This is a halogen-free braided hose that consists of one PA (polyamide) monofilament yarn and two PET (polyethylene terephthalate) monofilament yarns. This combination allows the flexibility, abrasion resistance and high temperature resistance of the hose to be customized, with PA being known for its high strength and PET being known for its moisture resistance. Although it is made entirely of plastic, it is a hybrid braid because the threads are made of different plastic materials.
Another variant is FITCOFLEX®-B-2PA/PET, which has the opposite ratio: two PA threads and one PET thread are combined. This variant offers increased strength and temperature resistance. This is due to the increased proportion of the sturdy PA material, while PET is flexible and has a low moisture absorption. This plastic mixture enables a wide range of customization options depending on the specific requirements of the application, such as protection against mechanical stress, temperature resistance or flexibility. This diverse material combination emphasizes the versatility of hybrid braided tubing in industrial applications.
Advantages of Hybrid Braided Hose
- Improved mechanical strength: By combining materials such as metal and synthetic fibers, hybrid braided tubes have excellent wear resistance and can withstand greater mechanical stress.
- High temperature resistance: With the addition of heat-resistant plastic, hybrid braided tubing can withstand extreme temperatures, making it ideal for high temperature environments.
- Flexibility and adaptability: Using flexible materials such as nylon or polyester allows this duct to easily conform to complex shapes and tight spaces, facilitating installation and use in challenging environments.
- Electromagnetic Shielding: Due to the use of metal components, some hybrid braided sleeves can also provide effective electromagnetic shielding, which is particularly beneficial in the electronics and automotive industries.
- Corrosion resistance: Metal braids made of corrosion-resistant materials such as stainless steel can protect the pipe from chemical attack, extending its service life in harsh environments.
Application of hybrid braided hose
Due to its versatile properties, hybrid braided tubing is widely used in various industries:
- Automotive Industry : It is often used to protect cables and wires in the engine compartment, where they are exposed to high temperatures, vibrations and mechanical stress.
- Aerospace Industry : In this sector, protecting cables and systems from extreme temperatures, vibrations and electromagnetic interference is crucial. Hybrid braided sleeving offers the best solution, provided it meets the specific certification requirements of this industry.
- Electronics Industry: In the electronics industry, this tubing protects sensitive cables and wires from mechanical damage and electromagnetic interference. Its ability to provide electromagnetic shielding is very useful in certain applications.
- Mechanical Engineering: In industrial applications, this tubing protects hydraulic and pneumatic hoses from abrasion, chemical attack, and mechanical damage.
- Oil and gas industry: Here, it protects pipelines and cables in extreme environments from aggressive chemicals, extreme temperatures and mechanical stress.
In conclusion
Hybrid braided tubing combines various materials to provide a flexible, strong and adaptable solution for numerous industrial applications. It is able to meet specific needs in challenging environments and helps to improve the durability and reliability of cables, wires and hoses. In a world where industrial processes are becoming increasingly complex, this innovative tubing provides the highest level of valuable protection and performance.
