Linatex® Chemical Hose

About this product

Customised resistance to abrasion and corrosion for aggressive chemical and acid applications. Overview Our Linatex® acid and chemical hose range is tailor-made to handle abrasive and corrosive acid / chemical process applications. They are manufactured with a broad range of flange materials which makes them ideal for a variety of suction and discharge applications. Our in-house Linatex® rubber technical consultants have the expertise to deliver the best customised designs for every application or duty, with each hose individually designed to suit the specific process parameters. This ensures that our chemical hoses deliver improved performance and reliability when handling aggressive fluids. This chemical-resistant hose is constructed using a hot-vulcanisation process and is available as a suction-delivery or delivery-only design. The inbuilt end connection options include fixed or swivel flanges, with swivel flanges available in a range of materials including super duplex, stainless steel or our standard carbon steel offering. Compared to other types of chemical-resistant hose, our Linatex® rubber chemical hoses: • Offer high-tensile reinforcement with a steel-wire helix • Provide superior wear resistance and extended wear life compared to other types of chemical hose • Can be made from various compounds to suit specific applications • Are available with a variety of bore sizes and lengths • Are labelled individually for greater traceability For more information about our range of industrial and mining hoses, please get in touch with our team. Features and benefits Superior Abrasion Resistance and Wear Life Made from unique Linatex® premium rubber compounds, our chemical-resistant rubber hoses provide superior wear resistance and extended wear life, reducing the total cost of ownership. Great Versatility Linatex® chemical hoses can be installed with a bend radius up to 8 times their internal diameter. Custom internal diameters are also available. These hoses can be manufactured from a range of compounds to best suit different slurry applications and conditions. Available with a Variety of Bore Sizes and Lengths These hoses are available with nominal bore sizes from 50mm (2”) to 1000mm (40”). Product specifications are subject to regional variations. Enhanced Safety Linatex® chemical hoses offer a safety factor of 4:1 for working pressure. Global Support Network With sites across the globe and a distribution network unparalleled in the industry, we can deliver application-engineered hose systems to you, wherever you are. Whenever you work with one of our local representatives, you are supported by the know-how of a global team. Why Weir? At Weir, we are proud to be one of the market leaders in custom rubber hoses, setting the international benchmark for heavy-duty hoses used in abrasive materials handling applications. However, we are not only leading the way in the mining industry, but are also suppliers of premium hose and end fittings for other industries too. Unlike some of our competitors, we understand that each customer has unique and specific hose requirements. That is why we offer a range of standard and custom-built Linatex® hose systems to suit the duty at hand and deliver outstanding wear performance, every time you need it. Our flexible design and manufacturing versatility allows us to provide customised internal diameters, lengths, design pressures and end coupling arrangements to best suit your needs. Through our experienced field representatives, we can also provide on-site assessment, tailored advice and slurry hose audit services to identify any hose issues including suitability and safety. With sites across the globe, and a distribution network unparalleled in the industry, we can deliver application-engineered hose systems to you, wherever you are. Whenever you work with one of our local representatives, you can rest assured knowing that you are supported by the know-how of a global team. Applications Linatex® chemical-resistant rubber hoses are designed for applications involving the pumping and transfer of abrasive and corrosive acids/chemicals. Their unique properties make them the best chemical hose for acid or alkaline leach circuits, effluent plants, fertiliser plants and pulp and paper plants. • Acids • Chemicals • Phosphoric Acid • Pulp and Paper Processes • Slurry Transport - Hydrocarbons • Slurry Transport Product specifications Product upgrades and modifications Linatex® chemical hoses are custom-manufactured to an extensive range of bore sizes, lengths, pressures and end coupling arrangements. Some of the many connection options include fixed flanges, swivel flanges (ANSI, BS, DIN, JIS, etc) spigot ends and Victaulic® couplings. All of these are custom-designed and built to cater for applications characterised by high pressure and high tow strain. We also offer a range of split-cast and custom couplings. Services and maintenance All Linatex® rubber chemical hose products are backed by our unrivalled Weir Minerals service centre network meaning that our hose experts are here to support you, every step of the way, regardless of your site's location. We offer a range of services for our chemical hoses including relining, which can be done in one of our service centres or on site depending on your needs and preferences.