One End Reinforced Half Floating Hose

Description

The One End Reinforced Half Floating Hose is a specialized hose designed for offshore mooring and oil transfer operations. It is particularly suited for environments where partial buoyancy is required, providing a balance between durability and floating capability.

1. Construction

• Inner Liner: Made from oil-resistant synthetic rubber or composite material to ensure compatibility with crude oil, refined products, and other petrochemicals.
• Reinforced End: One end of the hose is heavily reinforced with high-tensile steel wire or synthetic fiber layers, enhancing its strength and durability for handling heavy loads and pressure.
• Non-Reinforced End: The other end features a lighter construction for flexibility and ease of movement during operations.
• Outer Cover: Abrasion-resistant synthetic rubber with UV protection, ensuring the hose can withstand the rough conditions of marine environments.

2. Floating Layer

• The floating section of the hose is located only on the non-reinforced side, incorporating a closed-cell foam or buoyant material, providing partial flotation for easier handling and positioning in water.

3. Standard Sizes

• Inner Diameter: Typically available from 6 inches (150mm) to 24 inches (600mm), with custom sizes upon request.
• Length: Standard hose lengths are around 12 meters, though different sizes can be customized to fit specific requirements.

4. Working Pressure

• Designed to handle working pressures between 10 to 20 bars (145 to 290 psi), depending on hose specifications and intended use.
• Capable of withstanding high internal pressures due to the reinforced end.

5. Temperature Range

• The hose is designed to operate in temperatures ranging from -20°C to 80°C, making it suitable for use in a wide range of environmental conditions.

6. End Fittings

• Comes with flanged or swivel-type end connections made of corrosion-resistant materials like stainless steel or galvanized metal, ensuring secure and easy installation.
• Fittings are typically compliant with OCIMF standards for offshore operations.

7. Performance Characteristics

• Tensile Strength: The reinforced end is designed to handle significant tensile loads, preventing ruptures or detachment during oil transfer operations.
• Buoyancy: Only the non-reinforced end remains buoyant, allowing for specific hose orientation in the water.
• Abrasion Resistance: The outer layer protects the hose from damage due to contact with rough surfaces and other environmental hazards.
• Flexibility: Offers a balance of flexibility and rigidity, ensuring the hose can withstand movement caused by waves and marine currents.

8. Applications

• Ideal for use in Single Point Mooring (SPM) or Conventional Buoy Mooring (CBM) systems.
• Primarily used in floating hose strings, connecting oil tankers to terminals or buoys for transferring oil.

9. Certifications

The manufacturer of the products supplied by Precision Hoses Pty Ltd is certified under the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System, ensuring a consistent commitment to quality. Additionally, the manufacturer’s products have achieved key industry certifications, including the BV Certificate, CE Certificate, ECM Certificate, and CCS Certificate, awarded in 2010. These certifications highlight the exceptional standards of the products we resell, providing our customers with confidence in their reliability and performance.

The One End Reinforced Half Floating Hose offers a unique solution for oil transfer operations requiring both strength and partial buoyancy, making it versatile for offshore marine conditions.

 

10. Available Sizes

 

 

Note: Specifications, pressures, colours, etc. can be customized according to requirements.