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STAINLESS STEEL
and BRONZE
BRAIDED
HOSE
The corrugated hose provides flexibility and prevents leakage, but has
virtually no resistance to pressure thrust. In a solid piping system, there
COPPER
GROOVED SWEAT ENDS is no external thrust, as the pressure on the projected area of the
NIPPLES
inside of the pipe is equalized by the two ends or bends in the pipe.
The force is taken by the pipe wall. Once a flexible hose is inserted,
Bulletin BH-29-3.3 that capability is gone.
When fluid or gas pressure is applied to each corrugation, hose to force the hose to flex or the hose serves little pur-
it tends to open axially, and this adds to the thrust of the pose. For best results, one near the hose and the other
pipe area multiplied by the line pressure. As the thrust pulls some distance away provide a better solution, as pipe may
on the anchored braid ends, the interwoven bias weave pivot through one anchor. Spacing between anchors is a
applies inward radial pressure to the corrugations as well. function of pipe diameter.
Pressure capability is largely a function of the braid. When 4D 14D
higher pressures are needed, it is seldom accomplished
by thicker tubing as you would lose flexibility. It is most
often accommodated by increasing the strength of the
braid, using braid with heavier wire or tighter spacing Anchor Anchor
described as Double or Triple Braid or just multiple braid
layers. While braid angle is an influence, a quick compari- While we have influenced specifications over the years,
son of braid strength is to multiply the wire area by the total our volume had always been very low, because we were
number of wires around the circumference. not competitive. That has changed.
In setting standards for our new product range, we were
dismayed to find that the term “Close Pitch” had almost
become meaningless. Competitive literature does not
include the number of corrugations per foot nor transverse
stiffness. We are publishing pitch on all product pages and
transverse stiffnesses on pages 5, 6, 7 & 8, so this bulletin
begins to provide direction.
Do not be fooled by the salesman who bends a hose like
a reed.
When most people visualize a hose flexing, the image is
Braided Hose for all
Pressure Applications Hose without braid bending in an arc. Unfortunately, this is not true. When
for diesel exhaust and flanged hose is displaced, the rigid pipe flanges remain
similar applications parallel. The hose remains relatively straight at both ends
and takes an open “S” shape between the two ends, as
Since the braid is stretched taut by the pressure in the axial
shown below. Nippled hoses act the same way.
direction and kept that way, hoses cannot accept axial
motion. All flexibility is at right angles to the axis, so the
hose flexes transversely. Most machinery vibrates in a radi-
al direction from the main shaft. Therefore, the hose should
be installed parallel to the shaft for best performance,
although it seldom is. It must be installed at a 90° angle to
the motion in expansion applications. When major motion
occurs in two planes, two hoses at right angles to each
other are one way to
solve the problem.
ANCHORS
“S” Shaped Hose
Our hose has a safety factor of 4 times the rated pressure.
When comparing allowable operating pressures with other
manufacturers, ask for burst pressure. It may be they are
working at a lower safety factor. We prefer not to.
Horizontal &
Parallel to Axis All stainless steel hose loses strength at higher tempera-
tures. In the interests of safety and good engineering, use
the correction factors to lower ratings when lines are hot.
Vertical We arrived at our standards of corrugations per foot by
Transverse ANCHORS Hoses are
Expansion & not Parallel
buying samples from approximately six of the well known
Contraction to Vibration manufacturers. The variation was more than a factor of two.
Axis ANCHORS Our pitch matches the best of the competitors. Some other
firms may have a tighter pitch, but our spacing ranks
A metallic hose offers more among the “quality suppliers” and makes the hose very
bend resistance as the pres- flexible.
sures increases. The term “flexi-
ble” means flexure without The question comes up as to why others do not use a
fatigue rather than easy flexure. In tighter pitch. The answer is the fewer the corrugations, the
many applications the pipeline shorter the length of the original tubing to arrive at a fin-
must be anchored right after the ished length, and the faster the forming process. This
decreases cost in direct proportion to the shorter length of
Motion in the original tubing. Flexibility suffers but the product is
2 Planes cheaper.
2
Our sales representatives already have a full sized photo Experience always provides background for the next step.
comparing our braided copper sweat end hoses with a In machinery vibration control a theoretical isolator often
well known competitor’s as shown below. failed to perform because the structure was not as stiff as
the isolator. We solved the problem by producing isolators
Our 4” live length is 68% longer than their 23/8”. We
with lower stiffness than the structure.
stripped the braid and counted the corrugations. Their
product, sold as “close pitched”, had 5 active corrugations. We started this study by calculating transverse schedule
We have 22 or 4.4 times as many. 40 pipe stiffness. This is important as the hose faces this
resistance.
That is why specifications and published information are
so important. It is the end user’s only protection. There are many manuals that provide hose designs for
misalignment, misalignment and vibration amplitude or
For the past 50 years, we have based our vibration control
straight connectors for vibration only. However, we could
mountings, hanger and pad recommendations on field
find no information on the force required to move a hose
experience. Rubber expansion joints have been tested
transversely— the key factor in selecting a hose to reduce
acoustically and constantly improved for reliability. Since
vibration transmission.
proper seismic restraint not only prevents property dam-
age but more importantly saves lives, all of our seismic Pipeline vibration reduction is based on hose length, pres-
products are destruction tested for confirmation after sure and the bending resistance of the steel piping it is
design. We would not be living up to our self imposed attached to. While a vibration amplitude of ±1/8” would be
standards without the same intense engineering attention unacceptably high, our study is based on that displace-
to Stainless Steel Hose. ment as ±1/8” is the industries’ “Pump Connector” stan-
dard. When comparing the stiffnesses of straight pipe
Based on visits to jobsites, we knew that very short hose
lengths versus flexible hoses, if the flexible hose has a
lengths, the typical “plumbers helper”, did nothing but pos-
transverse stiffness greater than the pipe it is connected to,
sibly reduce misalignment stress. Holding both ends of the
there is no reason why it would reduce vibration transmis-
hose provided a sense of equal vibration with no reduction
sion. There is the influence of the system’s inertia based
from one end to the other. Even double lengths seemed
on the mass provided by check and shutoff valves, strain-
to act about the same way.
ers, etc., as well as the mass of the pipe filled with water
directly after the flexible hose, but that is a variable. While
it must help, it is an unknown.
11/2” x 9” Copper Fitted Hoses 11/2” x 9” Cross Section of Copper Fitted Hoses
(Braid Removed to Reveal Active Corrugations)
9”
End to
End
4” 5 Active
23/8” Live Corrugations 22 Active
Live Length Corrugations
Length
3
TEST DISCUSSION
provided by 10’, 8’ and 6’ lengths of schedule 40 Steel Pipe.
Our in house capability does not include dynamic measure-
ment. However, the following static data is the first publicized We used our computerized Baldwin Universal Tester so we
attempt to measure displacement forces as a basis for specifi- could test two hoses in parallel to prevent machine distortion.
cations. Despite recommendations to the contrary, the average Long lengths of pipes were bolted to the flanges at each end
pump installation has the hoses installed vertically. and guided through rigid rollers, so the flanges were held par-
allel as in the field. Water pressure was introduced by a
The disturbing force is radial to the pump rotor. Since the hose hydraulic pump and measurements taken at 0, 50, 100, 150, 200
is vertical, it is most effective when the unbalance is parallel to and 250psi. All readings were divided by 2 for single hose val-
the floor and least when the force is vertical, as the hose is rigid ues. Since our hoses are all very close pitched and flexible, we
in that direction. However, when the force is vertical, it is push- believe competitive products would prove stiffer.
ing or pulling the riser and in general, the riser and header are
stiffer in that direction. We tested a few hoses from the same lot and found variations.
Therefore, our tabulations are only in the order of magnitude.
We continue to suggest two hoses at right angles to each other, We anticipated very large forces, but not as large as they
or when only one hose is used, installed parallel to the axis of turned out to be. Testing rig deflections lowered the 1/8” dis-
the pump, chiller, compressor, etc. While proper suggestions, placement values. 12” and larger data was not usable. 12”, 14”
we recognize piping restrictions often make it impossible. and 16” numbers are extrapolations. We are rebuilding these
The test results on pages 5 & 6 are the forces required to dis- jigs heavier and will publish corrected test information in the
place straight hose lengths 1/8” at three common pressures. future. Similarly, very small sizes dropped below the testing
These forces are compared to the resistance to 1/8” movement machine’s sensitivity, but they are in the proper direction.
FFL 12 x 14
4000
We do not 170 psi
DISPLACEMENT FORCE (lbs)
0 0.062 0.125
DISPLACEMENT (in)
Typical Short Industry Pump Connector 12” x 14”
at Maximum 0.125” Offset
FFL 12 x 24
7000
We also do not 170 psi
6000
DISPLACEMENT FORCE (lbs)
recommend
12 x 24 length. 5000
150 psi
It is better than 4000
12 x 14, but
Displacement 3000 50 psi
Force is still
too high— 2000
2650 lbs./0.125”
at 170 psi. 1000
0
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5
0.125 DISPLACEMENT (in)
FFL 12 x 24 at 0.5” Offset
FFL 12 x 36
3000
170 psi
DISPLACEMENT FORCE (lbs)
2500
150 psi
Recommended
Length 2000
Displacement 50 psi
1500
Force drops to
1150 lbs./0.125”
1000
at 170 psi.
500
FFL 12 x 36 at 1” Offset
0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1
0.125
4 DISPLACEMENT (in)
In addition to corrugation count and configura- The same logic applies to the 2” through 4” sizes if
tion, live length rather than overall length is the we continue with the assumption that the pressure
stiffness control. All of our tables include this remains at 150psi. However, at 250psi, the hose
information. We have kept nipples as short as stiffness increases dramatically. On virtually all
possible to maximize the flexible hose portion, major projects, the specifications allow for thread-
but notice that a 1/2” x 6 1/2” MN has only 2 3/4” ed nipples only through 2” diameter. So while we
of live length, 1 1/4” x 8 1/2” only 3 1/4”, 4” x 1 2” provide the force information for 2 1/2”, 3” and 4”
only 5”. That is why the forces needed to move RISER threaded nipple ends, our recommended lengths
HEIGHT are based on flanged hoses in diameters of 2 1/2”
these “Pump Connector” lengths are so exces-
sive. The live hose is so short that the connec- and larger.
tor has difficulty or finds it impossible to assume We have included copper pipe rather than ignoring
the shape shown in the center photograph on it. However, copper tubing is both light and soft.
page 4. Copper flexible hoses are better suited to allowing
The lengths suggested in our specifications for thermal movement than reducing vibration.
are based on experience. The height of equip- FACE TO Moving on to the larger diameter 2 1/2” through 16”,
ment rooms controls the length of the risers. FACE we have to assume both higher pressures and
LIVE
The pressure depends on the height of the LENGTH longer risers. Typically a 4” pipe 8’ long offers 90
building. It is hard to visualize 1/2” through 2” lbs resistance to 1/8” movement. A 4” x 24” flanged
threaded hoses that would be connected to hose at 150 psi has a resistance of 105 lbs., so it is
pumps or other equipment with long risers that too stiff. At 36” long, it drops to 50 lbs. and even at
go to the ceiling. They might not be connect- 250psi, 80 lbs., and still lower than the pipe stiff-
ed to risers at all. Small lines seldom operate ness. This sort of comparison is reasonable down
at more than 150psi, because they service low through the study. A 36” FF length is about as long
buildings. Therefore, we are suggesting overall as practical because of valve heights and other
24” lengths at 150psi. These selections show problems. We are still synthesizing a great deal of
the forces needed to flex the hose are all below information, so establishing one fixed length of 36”
the stiffness of the pipe. The vibrating energy Typical vertical hose for for 21/2” through 16” diameter appears to be a
purposes of illustration.
of small sized equipment is also lower and min- Horizontal placement is proper engineering choice at this time rather than
imizes risk of serious transmission problems. preferable. an oversimplification.
BALDWIN TESTER REPORT ON FORCE REQUIRED TO DISPLACE 1/2” - 4” NIPPLED HOSES 1/8”
Information provided as a general guide to magnitude
THREADED NIPPLE HOSES (British Units) THREADED NIPPLE HOSES (Metric Units)
Force Required for 1/8” displacement (lbs) Force Required for 3mm displacement (kg)
MN Length Hoses Steel Pipe MN Length Corru- Hoses Steel Pipe
Corru-
Hose End Live gations Water Pressure Schedule 40 Hose End Live gations Water Pressure Schedule 40
Dia. to End Length per (psi) Riser Length (feet) Dia. to End Length per (kg/cm2) Riser Length (m)
(in) (in) (in) foot 50 150 250 6 8 10 (mm) (mm) (mm) meter 3.4 10.3 17.2 1.8 2.4 3
1/2 61/2 23/4 92 6.0 14.0 20.0 15 165 70 302 2.7 6.4 9.1
1/2 12 81/4 92 0.8 0.8 1.0 0.5 0.2 0.1 15 305 210 302 0.4 0.4 0.5 .23 .09 .05
1/2 18 141/4 92 1.0 1.0 1.0 lbs lbs lbs 15 457 362 302 0.5 0.5 0.5 kg kg kg
1/2 24 201/4 92 *0.3 0.4 0.5 15 610 514 302 *0.1 0.2 0.2
3/4 7 31/4 80 10.0 18.0 25.0 20 178 83 262 4.5 8.2 11.3
3/4 12 81/4 80 1.5 2.5 3.8 1.1 0.5 0.2 20 305 210 262 0.7 1.1 1.7 0.5 0.2 0.1
3/4 18 141/4 80 0.4 2.0 4.0 lbs lbs lbs 20 457 362 262 0.2 0.9 1.8 kg kg kg
3/4 24 201/4 80 * – 1.0 1.5 20 610 514 262 * – 0.5 0.7
1 8 33/4 72 13.0 30.0 50.0 25 203 95 236 5.9 13.6 22.7
1 12 73/4 72 2.0 4.0 12.0 2.5 1.1 0.6 25 305 197 236 0.9 1.8 5.4 1.1 0.5 0.3
1 18 133/4 72 0.5 1.5 2.5 lbs lbs lbs 25 457 349 236 0.2 0.7 1.1 kg kg kg
1 24 193/4 72 *0.5 1.0 1.5 25 610 502 236 *0.2 0.5 0.7
11/4 81/2 31/4 67 50 110 180 32 216 83 220 23 50 82
11/4 12 63/4 67 3.5 15 20 6 2.4 1.2 32 305 171 220 2 7 9 2.7 1.0 0.5
1
1 /4 18 3
12 /4 67 1.5 4 6.5 lbs lbs lbs 32 457 234 220 1 2 3 kg kg kg
1
1 /4 24 3
18 /4 67 – 2.5 3.5 32 610 476 220 – 1 2
11/2 9 33/4 63 120 250 310 40 229 95 207 54 113 141
11/2 12 63/4 63 20 60 105 9 4 2 40 305 171 207 9 27 48 4 2 0.9
11/2 18 123/4 63 5 15 23 lbs lbs lbs 40 457 234 207 2 7 10 kg kg kg
11/2 24 183/4 63 3 6 8 40 610 476 207 1 3 4
2 101/2 41/2 58 180 360 460 50 267 114 190 82 163 209
2 12 60/0 58 120 265 400 20 8 4 50 305 152 190 54 120 181 9 4 2
2 18 120/0 58 20 60 90 lbs lbs lbs 50 457 305 190 9 27 41 kg kg kg
2 24 180/0 58 6 15 23 50 610 457 190 3 7 10
21/2 12 50/0 48 220 360 475 65 305 127 157 100 163 216
21/2 18 110/0 45 20 10 20 9 4
48 30 80 120 65 457 279 157 14 36 54
lbs lbs lbs kg kg kg
21/2 24 170/0 48 10 25 40 65 610 432 157 5 11 18
3 12 50/0 46 350 600 750 75 305 127 151 159 272 340
110/0 90 35 20 40 17 9
3 18 46 100 190 250 lbs lbs lbs 75 457 279 151 45 86 113
3 24 170/0 46 35 70 110 75 610 432 151 16 32 50 kg kg kg
4 12 50/0 32 500 825 900 210 100 305 127 105 227 374 408
90 45 96 40 21
4 18 110/0 32 150 305 400 100 457 279 105 68 138 181
lbs lbs lbs kg kg kg
4 24 170/0 32 110 175 260 100 610 432 105 50 79 118
*Adjusted for testing sensitivity. 5
BALDWIN TESTER REPORT ON FORCE REQUIRED TO DISPLACE 11/2” - 16” FLANGED HOSES 1/8”
Information provided as a general guide to magnitude
FLANGED END HOSES (British Units) FLANGED END HOSES (Metric Units)
Force Required for 1/8” displacement (lbs) Force Required for 3mm displacement (kg)
FFL Length Hoses Steel Pipe FFL Length Hoses Steel Pipe
Corru- Corru-
Hose Face Live gations Water Pressure Schedule 40 Hose Face Live gations Water Pressure Schedule 40
Dia. to Face Length per (psi) Riser Length (feet) Dia. to Face Length per (kg/cm )
2
Riser Length (m)
(in) (in) (in) foot 50 150 250 6 8 10 (mm) (mm) (mm) meter 3.4 10.3 17.2 1.8 2.4 3
11/2 9 67/8 63 20 55 85 40 229 175 207 9 25 39
11/2 12 97/8 63 8 27 42 9 4 2 40 305 251 207 4 12 19 4 2 1
11/2 18 157/8 63 3 10 16 lbs lbs lbs 40 457 403 207 1 5 7 kg kg kg
11/2 24 217/8 63 2 6 6 40 607 556 207 1 2 2
2 9 61/8 58 60 125 185 50 229 156 190 27 57 84
2 12 91/8 58 22 57 95 20 8 4 50 305 232 190 10 26 43 9 4 2
2 18 151/8 58 6 18 29 lbs lbs lbs 50 457 384 190 3 8 13 kg kg kg
2 24 211/8 58 3 10 15 50 610 537 190 1 5 7
21/2 9 61/8 48 145 275 380 65 229 156 157 66 125 173
21/2 12 91/8 48 45 100 140 45 20 10 65 305 232 157 20 45 64 21 9 5
21/2 18 151/8 48 15 45 75 lbs lbs lbs 65 457 384 157 7 20 34 kg kg kg
21/2 24 211/8 48 7 25 35 65 610 537 157 3 11 16
3 9 61/8 46 225 475 575 75 229 156 151 102 215 261
3 12 91/8 46 105 245 320 75 305 232 151 48 111 145
3 18 151/8 46 30 105 130 90 35 20 75 457 384 151 14 48 59 40 17 9
3 24 211/8 46 15 55 80 lbs lbs lbs 75 610 537 151 7 25 36 kg kg kg
3 *36 331/8 46 10 35 50 75 *914 841 151 5 16 23
50 100 200 3.4 6.9 13.8
4 9 61/8 32 490 620 700 100 229 156 105 222 281 318
4 12 91/8 32 220 385 505 100 305 232 105 100 175 229
210 90 45 100 457 384 105 30 70 96 96 41 21
4 18 151/8 32 65 155 210 lbs lbs lbs kg kg kg
4 24 211/8 32 40 105 155 100 610 537 105 18 48 70
4 36 331/8 32 20 50 80 100 914 841 105 9 23 36
5 12 87/8 29 440 650 750 125 305 225 95 200 295 340
5 18 147/8 29 190 355 420 440 190 95 125 457 378 95 86 161 191 201 85 44
5 24 207/8 29 85 195 225 lbs lbs lbs 125 610 530 95 39 89 102 kg kg kg
5 36 327/8 29 65 135 150 125 914 835 95 30 61 68
6 12 87/8 25 675 950 1050 150 305 225 82 306 431 476
6 18 147/8 25 445 670 750 820 350 180 150 457 378 82 202 304 340 371 157 81
6 24 207/8 25 170 450 505 lbs lbs lbs 150 610 530 82 76 204 229 kg kg kg
6 36 327/8 25 70 155 180 150 914 835 82 32 70 82
50 150 180 3.4 10.3 12.4
8 12 85/8 23 1200 1450 1680 200 305 219 75 544 658 760
8 18 145/8 23 710 1250 1290 2110 890 455 200 457 371 75 322 567 585 958 405 207
8 24 205/8 23 325 750 850 lbs lbs lbs 200 610 524 75 147 340 386 kg kg kg
8 36 325/8 23 155 400 425 200 914 829 75 70 181 193
50 150 170 3.4 10.3 11.7
10 13 95/8 21 1870 2200 2590 250 330 244 69 848 998 1175
10 18 145/8 21 1345 1580 1860 4690 1980 1010 250 457 371 69 610 717 844 2128 898 460
10 24 205/8 21 900 1060 1250 lbs lbs lbs 250 610 524 69 408 481 567 kg kg kg
10 36 325/8 21 570 680 800 250 914 829 69 259 308 363
12 *14 105/8 20 2670 3140 3690 300 *256 270 66 1211 1424 1674
8130 3430 1755 300 *610 524 66 871 1021 1202 3688 1556 797
12 *24 205/8 20 1920 2250 2650
lbs lbs lbs kg kg kg
12 *36 325/8 20 830 980 1150 300 *914 829 66 376 445 522
14 *14 105/8 18 3970 4675 5500 10900 4600 2300 350 *256 270 59 1801 2121 2495 4930 2080 1065
14 *36 325/8 18 2370 2780 3270 lbs lbs lbs 350 *914 829 59 1075 1261 1483 kg kg kg
16 *16 5
12 /8 16 5200 6120 7200 16400 6900 3500 400 *406 321 52 2359 2776 3266 7430 3134 1605
16 *36 325/8 16 2860 3370 3960 lbs lbs lbs 400 *914 829 52 1297 1529 1796 kg kg kg
*Not tested. Best estimates.
SPECIFICATION
Flexible stainless steel hoses with a safety factor of 4 shall be manu- Hoses shall be installed on the equipment side of the
factured using type 304 stainless steel braided hose with one fixed shut off valves horizontal and parallel to the equip-
and one floating raised face carbon steel plate flange. Sizes 21/2” ment shafts wherever possible.
(65mm) and smaller may have threaded nipples. Copper sweat ends, Submittals shall include original test data showing
4” (100mm) and smaller, may have SS (gas service) or Bronze (water force/displacement, fittings, material, live lengths,
service) bodies. Grooved ends may be used in sizes 2” (50mm) number of corrugations per foot and safety factor at
through 12” (300mm). Welding is not acceptable. Minimum lengths, pressure ratings. Hoses shall be type BSS or CPSB
minimum live lengths and minimum number of convolutions per foot to as manufactured by Mason Industries, Inc.
assure flexibility are as tabulated. Shorter lengths are not acceptable.
COPPER SWEAT Min. COPPER SWEAT Min.
Pipe or FLANGED THREADED GROOVED BRONZE* Convo- Pipe or FLANGED THREADED GROOVED BRONZE* Convo-
Tubing Face to Live End to Live End to Live End to Live lutions Tubing Face to Live End to Live End to Live End to Live lutions
Size Face Length End Length End Length End Length per Size Face Length End Length End Length End Length per
(in) (in ) (in) (in) (in) (in) (in) (in) (in) (foot) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (meter)
1/2 – – 24 193/4 – – 18 141/4 92 15 – – 610 502 – – 457 362 302
3/4 – – 24 193/4 – – 18 133/4 80 20 – – 610 502 – – 457 349 262
1 – – 24 193/4 – – 18 133/8 72 25 – – 610 502 – – 457 340 236
11/4 – – 24 183/4 – – 18 131/4 67 30 – – 610 476 – – 457 337 220
11/2 24 217/8 24 183/4 – – 18 130/0 63 40 610 556 610 476 – – 457 330 207
2 24 211/8 24 180/0 24 18 18 121/2 58 50 610 537 610 457 610 457 457 318 190
21/2 24 211/8 24 170/0 24 18 18 103/4 48 65 610 537 610 432 610 457 457 273 157
3 36 331/8 36 290/0 36 30 18 101/2 46 75 914 841 914 737 914 762 457 267 151
4 36 331/8 36 290/0 36 28 24 151/2 32 100 914 841 914 737 914 711 457 394 105
5 36 327/8 – – 36 28 – – 29 125 914 835 – – 914 711 – – 95
6 36 327/8 – – 36 28 – – 25 150 914 835 – – 914 711 – – 82
8 36 325/8 – – 36 28 – – 23 200 914 829 – – 914 711 – – 75
10 36 325/8 – – 36 26 – – 21 250 914 829 – – 914 660 – – 69
12 36 325/8 – – 36 26 – – 20 300 914 829 – – 914 660 – – 66
14 36 325/8 – – – – – – 18 350 914 829 – – – – – – 59
16 36 325/8 – – – – – – 16 400 914 829 – – – – – – 52
6 *Sweat ends on bronze hose have not been tested. We believe copper lines are so ductile and light, hoses only allow for offset, so longer than Pump
Connector lengths are justified, but very long lengths would be overkill.
PRODUCT TABLES
The following tables cover stock lengths. We describe capability in terms length, but on the live length of hose between the braid rings. In terms of
of allowable offset and normal vibration. Normal vibration is the amplitude vibration transmission and allowable movement, flanged connectors of
you would expect at pump, chiller, air compressor connections, etc. the same length are superior to nipple ends of one kind or another. The
These lengths do not describe what is needed for seismic motion on iso- nipples are longer than the flanges are thick, and the same braid ring is
lated machinery. We would be more than pleased to design to require- used in both cases. So for a given length, flanged hose has longer live
ments for any special lengths, but the basic rule is the longer the length, hose. It is important that you know the live length you are buying, so this
the lower the transmitted vibration. information is included in all of our descriptive tables.
Of all fittings used with stainless steel hoses, the most common are two All ratings are extremely conservative. We sometimes allow more motion
threaded ends or two flanges. Flexibility depends not on the overall for a given length when we know specifics.
Max Temp
Our steam service ratings are very low in the interest of ELEVATED TEMPERATURES (psi) (kg/cm2) RECOMMENDED PRESSURE LIMITS
9
FFL2B300– Double Braided RATED PRESSURES @ SATURATED STEAM
ELEVATED TEMPERATURES (psi)(kg/cm2) RECOMMENDED PRESSURE LIMITS
Hose with 300 ASA Flanges Hose
Size
250°F
121°C
350°F 450°F
176°C 232°C Size
Max
Gauge
Temp
Reference
(in) (mm) Factor 0.92 Factor 0.86 Factor 0.81 (in) (mm) (psi)(kg/cm2) (°F) (°C)
CARBON STEEL FIXED AND FLOATING 2 50 460 31 430 29 405 28 2 50 200 14 388 198
FLANGES ASA-300 Standard 21/2 65 460 31 430 29 405 28 21/2 65 150 10 362 183
On Special Orders: 3 80 345 24 323 22 304 21 3 80 150 10 362 183
T
1. Stainless Steel Flanges 4 100 345 24 323 22 304 21 4 100 150 10 362 183
2. Other Lengths 5 125 345 24 323 22 304 21 5 125 125 9 355 179
FACE TO 6 150 345 24 323 22 304 21 6 150 125 9 355 179
FACE 8 200 216 15 202 14 190 13 8 200 90 6 330 166
LIVE 10 250 193 13 181 12 170 11 10 250 75 5 307 153
FLOATING LENGTH 12 300 156 11 146 10 138 9 12 300 60 4 307 153
FLANGE
Our steam service ratings are very low in the interest of safety although our 70°F
21°C pressure ratings are as high or higher then our competitors. All locations
where failure could lead to personal injury or suffocation must be avoided. In dan-
gerous locations we suggest housed expansion joints, solid loops, ball joints,
packed devices, etc. rather than thin walled flexible products regardless of man-
ufacturer.
Consult factory with full location description as well as service conditions for high-
RAISED FACE er pressure or temperature applications.
FIXED FLANGE
304 SS can be used up to 850°F 454°C in applications such as engine
exhaust with minor pressure.
When using FFL2B300 products in copper or brass water or steam sys-
304 STAINLESS tems, dielectric flanges must be used on each end to prevent leakage from
STEEL HOSE AND galvanic action.
DOUBLE BRAID
Safety Factor is 4X Rated Pressure.
STOCK SIZES and LENGTHS Max. Vacuum— 30” Hg 762mm Hg
CARBON STEEL PLATE FLANGE THICKNESS
Flange FFL2B300 DIMENSIONS AND FFL2B300 DIMENSIONS AND
Pipe Size Thickness T PRESSURE RATINGS (British Units) PRESSURE RATINGS (Metric Units)
(in) (mm) (in)(mm)
Pipe Size Corru- Maximum Rated Pipe Size Corru- Maximum Rated
2 thru 4 50 thru 100 3/4 19 & Face Live gations Permanent Pressure & Face Live gations Permanent Pressure
5 thru 6 125 thru 150 1 25 to Face †
Length per Lateral @70°F to Face† Length per Lateral @21°C
8 thru 12 200 thru 300 11/4 32 (in) (in) foot Offset*(in) (psi) (mm) (mm) meter Offset*(mm) (kg/cm2)
2 X 12 91/8 58 3/4 500 50 X 305 232 190 19 35
21/2 X 12 91/8 48 5/8 500 65 X 305 232 157 15 35
*Lateral Offset one side of centerline and 3 X 12 91/8 46 1/2 375 80 X 305 232 151 12 26
normal machinery vibration. If intermittent 4 X 18 147/8 32 3/4 375 100 X 457 378 105 19 26
in both directions, reduce by 50%. 5 X 18 147/8 29 5/8 375 125 X 457 378 95 15 26
6 X 18 147/8 25 1/2 375 150 X 457 378 82 12 26
Sizes 2” - 4” 50 - 100mm, ±1/4” 6mm;
†
Face to Face Tolerances:
RAISED FACE
FIXED FLANGE
CARBON
STEEL
REDUCER RFFL published lengths are based on live lengths
presently the industry standard for pump connec-
STAINLESS
STEEL HOSE tors, which we feel are too short. We are physically
AND BRAID testing transverse stiffness and in the near future
will increase live lengths based on our research.
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STOCK SIZES and LENGTHS
RFFL DIMENSIONS AND PRESSURE RATINGS (British Units) RFFL DIMENSIONS AND PRESSURE RATINGS (Metric Units)
Pipe Sizes– Corru- Maximum Rated Pipe Sizes– Corru- Maximum Rated
Large End Face to Live gations Permanent Pressure Large End Face to Live gations Permanent Pressure
X Small End Face† Length per Lateral Offset** @70°F X Small End†
Face Length per Lateral Offset** @21°C
Type (in) (in) (in) foot (in) (psi) Type (mm) (mm) (mm) meter (mm) (kg/cm2)
RFFL 21/2 X 2 14 65/8 48 1/8 290 RFFL 65 X 51 356 168 157 3 20
RFFL 3X2 14 65/8 46 1/8 280 RFFL 80 X 51 356 168 151 3 19
RFFL 3 X 21/2 14 65/8 46 1/8 280 RFFL 80 X 64 356 168 151 3 19
RFFL 4X2 14 71/8 32 1/8 225 RFFL 100 X 51 356 181 105 3 15
RFFL 4 X 21/2 14 71/8 32 1/8 225 RFFL 100 X 64 356 181 105 3 15
RFFL 4X3 14 71/8 32 1/8 225 RFFL 100 X 76 356 181 105 3 15
RFFL 5X3 17 87/8 29 1/8 200 RFFL 125 X 76 432 225 95 3 14
RFFL 5X4 17 87/8 29 1/8 200 RFFL 125 X 102 432 225 95 3 14
RFFL 6X3 18 93/8 25 1/8 200 RFFL 150 X 76 475 238 82 3 14
RFFL 6X4 18 93/8 25 1/8 200 RFFL 150 X 102 475 238 82 3 14
RFFL 6X5 18 93/8 25 1/8 200 RFFL 150 X 127 475 238 82 3 14
RFFL 8X4 18 85/8 23 1/8 180 RFFL 200 X 102 475 219 75 3 12
RFFL 8X5 18 85/8 23 1/8 180 RFFL 200 X 127 475 219 75 3 12
RFFL 8X6 18 85/8 23 1/8 180 RFFL 200 X 152 475 219 75 3 12
RFFL 10 X 6 20 95/8 21 1/8 170 RFFL 250 X 152 508 244 69 3 11
RFFL 10 X 8 20 95/8 21 1/8 170 RFFL 250 X 203 508 244 69 3 11
RFFL 12 X 10 22 105/8 20 1/8 170◊ RFFL 300 X 254 559 270 69 3 11 ◊
**Lateral Offset one side of centerline and normal machinery vibration. If intermittent in both directions, reduce by 50%.
†
Large End to Small End Tolerances: Sizes 2” - 4” 50 - 100mm, ±1/4” 6mm; Sizes 5” - 8” 125 - 200mm, ±3/8” 9mm; Sizes 10” 250mm and
larger, ±1/2” 13mm. ◊Size 12” 300mm has double braid.
TAPERED ENDS FOR WELDING Sizes in RED are Minimum Recommended GN DIMENSIONS AND PRESSURE RATINGS (Metric Units)
(Grooved ends can be welded as Lengths at Equipment Connections to Pipe Size Corru- Maximum Rated
an alternate. Mason does not Reduce Vibration Transmission. See & End Live gations Permanent Pressure
recommend welding) discussion on pages 3 - 6. to End Length per Lateral @21°C
Safety Factor is 4X Rated Pressure. Type (mm) (mm) meter Offset**(mm) (kg/cm2)
Max. Vacuum— 30” Hg 762mm Hg GN 50 X 356 203 190 6 25
GN 50 X 610 457 190 57 25
LIVE
ENDS Copper Sweat Ends U. L.
LENGTH
304 STAINLESS
Approved for Refrigerant Services
STEEL BRAID
BANDS
NF
LIVE LIVE
LENGTH CARBON LENGTH
STEEL
BEVELED
304 STAINLESS WELD
STEEL BRAID NIPPLES
BANDS 304 STAINLESS
STEEL BRAID
BANDS
304 STAINLESS STEEL
HOSE AND BRAID 304 STAINLESS STEEL
HOSE AND BRAID
Select Lengths Based on Maximum Anticipated Offset. Max. Vacuum— 30” Hg 762mm Hg
Select Lengths Based on Maximum Anticipated Offset. Max. Vacuum— 30” Hg 762mm Hg
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1. Throughly c
ends using
These assemblies have been “CSA”
brushes.
3. Wrap base
with Copper Sweat Ends US
formerly associated with the American Gas connector a
Association (AGA).
a wet cloth
Our Certification Report is #230720-1764990. This
GAS SERVICE ONLY— Certification meets all requirements of ANSI/UL #536-
during solde
Installation Instructions
1997 Standards for Flexible Metal Hose.
See ULCPS page 13 for Refrigerants 4. Direct the to
1. Throughly STEP
clean3 male baseand female
of the
ends using steel wool braided and steel sec
brushes. the flame w
COPPER FEMALE SWEAT ENDS Standard
COPPER 2. Apply flux. copper fittin
On Special Orders: of copper
on fit
FEMALE
1. Other Lengths SWEAT 3. Wrap base of copper fitting
ENDS connector and 2” of the braid silver solde
with
approximate
a wet cloth to prevent overheating
END TO
END during soldering. 5. Do not use
4. Direct the torch away from higher temp
the
LIVE STEP 3 STEP 4
base of the copper fitting and Overheating
LENGTH 6. Remove we
braided section. Avoid contact of
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for CSACPS
304 STAINLESS the flame with the base soldering
of the flu
STEEL BRAID 1. Thoroughly clean male and female ends using steel installation.
wool and steel brushes. copper fitting and braid. Heat end
BANDS
of copper fitting for premature
proper flow off
2. Apply flux.
silver solder. Silver solder flows a
3. Wrap base of copper fitting on connector and 2”
304 STAINLESS (50mm) of the braid with a wet approximately
cloth to prevent430°F.
STEEL HOSE overheating during soldering.
AND BRAID 5. Do not use brazing rod or other
4. Direct the torch away from the base of
higher the copper techniques.
temperature
304 STAINLESS fitting and braided section. Avoid contact of the flame
with the baseSTEP 4
of the copper Overheating
fitting and braid. will
Heatcause
end leaks.
STEEL PIPE
of copper fitting for proper6. flow of silver solder. Silver
Remove wet rag and remove all
solder flows at approximately 430°F (221°C).
soldering flux immediately after
Max. Vacuum— 30” Hg 762mm Hg 5. Do not use brazing rod or other higher temperature
techniques. Overheating will installation.
cause leaks. Chlorides will cause
Select Lengths Based on Maximum Anticipated Offset. 6. Remove wet rag and remove all soldering failure
premature flux of joint.
immediately after installation. Chlorides will cause
premature failure of joint.
STOCK SIZES and LENGTHS
CSACPS DIMENSIONS AND PRESSURE RATINGS (British Units) CSACPS DIMENSIONS AND PRESSURE RATINGS (Metric Units)
Tubing†† Size Corru- Maximum Rated Min Tubing†† Size Corru- Maximum Rated Min
& End Live gations Permanent Pressure Burst & End Live gations Permanent Pressure Burst
to End †
Length per Lateral @70°F Pressure Safety to End† Length per Lateral @21°C Pressure Safety
(in) (in) foot Offset*(in) (psi) (psi) Factor (mm) (mm) meter Offset*(mm) (kg/cm2) (kg/cm2) Factor
1/2 X 12 83/4 112 11/4 175 2880 16 15 X 305 222 302 32 12 202 16
1/2 X 18 143/4 112 21/2 175 2880 16 15 X 457 375 302 63 12 202 16
3/4 X 12 81/4 90 1 175 2320 13 20 X 305 210 262 25 12 163 13
3/4 X 18 141/4 90 21/4 175 2320 13 20 X 457 362 262 57 12 163 13
1 X 12 8 56 3/4 175 1960 11 25 X 305 203 236 19 12 137 11
1 X 18 14 56 2 175 1960 11 25 X 457 356 236 50 12 137 11
11/4 X 12 8 52 3/4 175 1740 10 32 X 305 203 220 19 12 122 10
11/4 X 18 14 52 13/4 175 1740 10 32 X 457 356 220 43 12 122 10
11/2 X 12 73/4 46 5/8 175 1620 9 40 X 305 197 207 15 12 113 9
11/2 X 18 133/4 46 11/2 175 1620 9 40 X 457 349 207 38 12 113 9
2 X 12 61/2 67 1/4 175 1440 8 50 X 305 165 190 6 12 101 8
2 X 18 121/2 67 13/8 175 1440 8 50 X 457 318 190 34 12 101 8
21/2 X 18 12 55 11/4 175 1160 6 65 X 457 305 157 32 12 81 6
3 X 18 111/2 29 1 175 1120 6 80 X 457 292 151 25 12 78 6
4 X 18 10 28 1/2 175 920 5 100 X 457 254 105 12 12 64 5
4 X 24 16 28 3/4 175 920 5 100 X 610 406 105 19 12 64 5
*Lateral Offset one side of centerline and normal machinery vibration. If intermittent in both directions, reduce by 50%.
†
End to End Tolerances: Sizes 1/2” - 4” 50 - 100mm, ±1/4” 6mm
††
Female hose fits over copper tubing, e.g. 1/2 x 61/2 15 x 163mm fits over 1/2” 15mm tubing.
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