Metal Hose Engineering & Specification Resources

Technical Resources for Braided Metal Hose Assemblies

Use controlled technical data, product-selection guides, metal-hose calculators, application resources, and RFQ tools to prepare a complete braided corrugated metal hose request. Product-specific pressure, temperature, movement, material, braid, fitting, bend-radius, and installation limits remain governed by the applicable validated product data.

Engineering Calculators

Calculate the Inputs That Matter to Metal Hose

All metal hose calculators
Pressure Derating CalculatorApply a validated temperature reduction factor to an approved base working pressure.Open calculator →Thermal Expansion & OffsetCalculate pipe growth and preliminary flexible-hose live length for movement.Open calculator →Hose Length & Bend RadiusCheck preliminary live hose length for lateral offset using validated bend-radius inputs.Open calculator →Velocity & Pressure DropEstimate fluid velocity, Reynolds number, friction factor, pressure drop, and head loss.Open calculator →

Selection & Specification

Define the Complete Assembly

Complete End-Connection MatrixChoose every core End A × End B pairing across Male NPT, Female NPT Union, Grooved, Class 150 Flange, Class 300 Flange, Weld End, and Female 37° JIC.View connection matrix →Metal Hose Selection GuideWork through hose ID, OAL, hose and braid material, braid count, end fittings, pressure, temperature, media, movement, and installation geometry.Open selection guide →Division 23 Metal Hose ResourceSpecification inputs for mechanical engineers, HVAC contractors, data-center teams, and facility engineers.Open Division 23 resource →Pressure & Temperature SelectionReview controlled product-specific working-pressure references and temperature-derating requirements.Open selection resource →

Application Guides

Start with the Service Condition

Data Center Flexible ConnectorsMetal hose for chilled water, liquid cooling, CDUs, CRAH/CRAC equipment, pumps, heat exchangers, manifolds, and modular skids.Open Data Center page →Seismic V-LoopsBraided corrugated metal-hose loop systems for multi-axis piping movement with threaded, flanged, grooved, weld-end, and copper-sweat connection families.Open V-Loop resource →Steam & Boiler Metal HoseApplication path for steam, condensate, boiler, braid, fitting, pressure, and temperature review.Open steam guide →Air Compressor Metal HoseMetal hose path for compressor discharge, receiver, aftercooler, dryer, and rigid-piping connections.Open compressed-air guide →Pump & Equipment ConnectorsStandard flanged pump connectors plus RFQ escalation for unusual size, OAL, pressure, movement, or mixed-end requirements.Open pump connectors →Industries & ApplicationsBrowse metal-hose paths for HVAC, data centers, process, plant maintenance, pumps, steam, compressed air, and industrial equipment.Browse applications →

Controlled Documents

Document Status & Quality Records

Metal Hose Catalog StatusBrowse live product families and the controlled status of the downloadable metal-hose catalog.Open catalog status →Live Metal Hose Product CatalogBrowse connection families, metallurgy, braid construction, application paths, and RFQ options.Open live catalog →Hydrostatic Test Report InformationControlled quality-document status; certified reports apply only to identified tested assemblies when included in the order requirements.Open quality document status →

Need a controlled submittal or project-specific review?

Send size, overall length, End A, End B, hose material, braid material/count, fitting material, quantity, media, pressure, temperature, movement, required documentation, and project files. Do not substitute a preliminary calculator or generic catalog page for product-specific engineering data.

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