Difference between metal hoses and rubber joints

Difference between metal hoses and rubber joints
Metal hoses and rubber joints are both common connections in industrial pipelines, and they have their own advantages and disadvantages in different situations. The following is a detailed analysis of the differences between metal hoses and rubber joints.
 
First of all, from the material point of view, there are obvious differences between metal hoses and rubber joints. Metal hose is mainly made of stainless steel or copper, which has strong pressure resistance, wear resistance and good corrosion resistance, and is suitable for industrial pipeline connection under high temperature, high pressure and complex environment. Rubber joints, on the other hand, are made of natural rubber or synthetic rubber as the main raw material, with better flexibility and shock resistance, and are more widely used in low-pressure, low-temperature and general industrial pipeline connections.
Secondly, in terms of installation, metal hoses and rubber joints also have their own characteristics. The connection of metal hose mainly uses threaded connection, flange connection, etc., which requires the use of special tools and accessories for installation, and the operation is relatively tedious; while rubber joints use clamp type connection, which is simple and quick to install, and also more convenient for emergency replacement or repair.
In addition, in terms of performance, metal hoses and rubber joints also have their own strengths. Metal hose has good stability and safety when bearing high pressure, and has certain wear resistance and corrosion resistance, which can adapt to the pipeline connection in complex environment; while rubber joints have good buffering and shock absorption effect, which can play a certain protective role when encountering sudden liquid impact or pipeline deformation, and its flexibility can also adapt to the deformation and changes of the pipeline.
Finally, in terms of price and service life, there are differences between metal hose and rubber joints. The price of metal hose is relatively high, but due to its good performance of pressure resistance, wear resistance and corrosion resistance, the service life is also relatively long; while the price of rubber joints is relatively low, but due to the special nature of its material, the service life is relatively short, in the case of easy corrosion and aging need to be replaced in a timely manner. In summary, metal hoses and rubber joints have their own advantages and disadvantages, and should be used according to different environments and needs to choose the appropriate pipeline connections. In practical application, comprehensive consideration is needed according to the specific situation to ensure the stability, safety and service life of the pipeline connection.