CARACAS® Suction & Discharge Hose for Petrochemical Applications
The CARACAS hose is a lightweight and highly flexible solution designed for efficient suction and discharge of liquid products in the petrochemical sector, perfectly suited for handling diesel fuel and gasoline. Available in two versions, it offers tailored performance: the standard CARACAS model is recommended for fuels containing up to 30% aromatic hydrocarbons, while the CARACAS 50 version ensures safe transfer of more aggressive fuels with up to 50% aromatic compounds. Its construction includes a copper wire that guarantees electrical continuity, enhancing safety during operations. The hose stands out with its exceptional flexibility thanks to its corrugated design, allowing a minimum bending radius of just 2.5 times the inner diameter, making it easy to maneuver even in confined spaces. Built with a durable black synthetic rubber inner and outer layer, reinforced with synthetic braid and steel spirals, it delivers reliable resistance to abrasion, oil, ozone, and changing weather conditions. With a working pressure of 6 bar, vacuum resistance of 0.6 bar, and an operating temperature range from -20°C to +70°C, it ensures consistent performance in moderately demanding environments. Lightweight, durable, and easy to handle, the CARACAS hose is the ideal choice for transfer systems and fuel tankers requiring dependable and safe operation.
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The CARACAS hose is a lightweight and highly flexible solution designed for efficient suction and discharge of liquid products in the petrochemical sector, perfectly suited for handling diesel fuel and gasoline. Available in two versions, it offers tailored performance: the standard CARACAS model is recommended for fuels containing up to 30% aromatic hydrocarbons, while the CARACAS 50 version ensures safe transfer of more aggressive fuels with up to 50% aromatic compounds. Its construction includes a copper wire that guarantees electrical continuity, enhancing safety during operations. The hose stands out with its exceptional flexibility thanks to its corrugated design, allowing a minimum bending radius of just 2.5 times the inner diameter, making it easy to maneuver even in confined spaces. Built with a durable black synthetic rubber inner and outer layer, reinforced with synthetic braid and steel spirals, it delivers reliable resistance to abrasion, oil, ozone, and changing weather conditions. With a working pressure of 6 bar, vacuum resistance of 0.6 bar, and an operating temperature range from -20°C to +70°C, it ensures consistent performance in moderately demanding environments. Lightweight, durable, and easy to handle, the CARACAS hose is the ideal choice for transfer systems and fuel tankers requiring dependable and safe operation.
Additional information
| Material | synthetic rubber |
|---|---|
| Maximum operating temperature [°C] | 70 |
| Minimum operating temperature [°C] | -20 |
| Vacuum resistance | yes |
| Standard length [m] | 60 |
| Reinforcement | steel spiral, synthetic cover |















