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Burst Characteristics vs Working Temperatures
This graph provides a guide to the relationship between pressure capabilities of Colex flexible nylon tube, when working within a recommended working temperature range.
As the temperature falls, the tube will become less flexible, the brittle point temperature being –70°C. Extreme caution should be taken if the temperature is exceeded. Any increase in temperature above 20°C will result in a decrease in the short term burst pressure.
Short term burst pressure is defined as the value recorded when testing a tube to burst pressure, as described in BS EN ISO 1402.
When selecting a hose for an application it is vital that an adequate safety factor is taken into account. Below is an extract from ISO 7751 : 1997 which will assist an installer in providing a proven level of safety. Discretion is advised when determining a safety factor for your chosen application.
Type of Service (for guidance only) |
Ratio of min BP
|
Water hose, max WP 10 bar |
3.0 |
Hose for all other liquids, solid materials suspended in liquids or air and water hose, WP over 10 bar |
4.0 |
Hose for compressed air and other gases |
4.0 |
Hose for liquid media that change into a gaseous state when subjected to a reduction in pressure, i.e. released to atmosphere |
5.0 |
Steam hose |
10.0 |
Jetting hose |
2.5 |
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