Is the ESSEN 20® Cooling Water Hose – Durable and Reliable Solution safe for short-term splashes of molten metal near furnaces?

Yes. The ESSEN 20® Cooling Water Hose – Durable and Reliable Solution is safe for short-term splashes of molten metal near furnaces. Its construction—white insulating EPDM inner layer, synthetic cord reinforcement, and outer EPDM covered by glass fiber—resists radiant heat up to +530°C and is specifically designed for foundries and smelters. The description explicitly states it withstands short-term molten metal splashes without compromising integrity. Additionally, it supports a 20 bar working pressure, operates from −40°C to +120°C, and has high electrical resistance (≥10^8 Ω/m), adding safety in harsh industrial environments.

Can ESSEN 20® Cooling Water Hose – Durable and Reliable Solution be used for continuous exposure to high radiant heat near metallurgical furnaces?

ESSEN 20® Cooling Water Hose – Durable and Reliable Solution is specifically engineered for cooling use in foundries and smelters and can be used in close proximity to high radiant heat sources, including near metallurgical furnaces. Its outer glass fiber cover resists radiant heat up to +530°C and the construction tolerates short-term splashes of molten metal without losing integrity, making it suitable for intermittent, high-heat exposure typical in furnace-side cooling lines. However, its rated continuous operating temperature is -40°C to +120°C and working pressure 20 bar, so continuous exposure to ambient radiative environments that keep the hose surface persistently above +120°C would exceed its long-term operating spec and may degrade the rubber layers over time. For safe, long-term continuous exposure right at furnace openings or extremely sustained radiative loading, additional thermal protection, heat shields, or alternative high-temperature hose systems should be considered despite the ESSEN 20®’s excellent short-term radiant resistance.

ESSEN 20® Cooling Water Hose – Durable and Reliable Solution

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Additional information

Material	EPDM – ethylene-propylene-diene rubber
Maximum operating temperature [°C]	120
Minimum operating temperature [°C]	-40
Vacuum resistance	no
Standard length [m]	60 / 120, 60/ 120
Reinforcement	synthetic braid

This high-performance pressure hose is engineered for demanding cooling applications in foundries, smelters, and other industrial environments where rubber hoses must withstand extreme proximity to heat sources. Its durable construction features a white insulating EPDM rubber inner layer, reinforced with a strong synthetic cord, and an outer EPDM layer protected by a glass fiber cover that resists radiant heat up to +530°C. Designed to deliver reliable performance in cooling systems, it ensures safe and efficient water installations even near metallurgical furnaces, withstanding short-term splashes of molten metal without compromising integrity. Offering a working pressure of 20 bar and an operating temperature range from -40°C to +120°C, this hose combines flexibility, durability, and safety. Its non-conductive properties, with electrical resistance ≥108 Ω/m, provide additional protection in challenging industrial conditions, making it an ideal solution for operations that demand maximum reliability and resistance to extreme thermal stress.

List of product variants

Article number	Product variant name	DN	BAR	Availability	Actions
IV-ESSEN20-006	Hose ESSEN 20 6x16 mm	6	20	In stock	Enquiry
IV-ESSEN20-008	Hose ESSEN 20 8x18 mm	8	20	In stock	Enquiry
IV-ESSEN20-010	Hose ESSEN 20 10x19 mm	10	20	In stock	Enquiry
IV-ESSEN20-013	Hose ESSEN 20 13x23 mm	12	20	In stock	Enquiry
IV-ESSEN20-016	Hose ESSEN 20 16x26 mm	16	20	In stock	Enquiry
IV-ESSEN20-019	Hose ESSEN 20 19x30 mm	20	20	In stock	Enquiry
IV-ESSEN20-025	Hose ESSEN 20 25x38.5 mm	25	20	In stock	Enquiry
IV-ESSEN20-032	Hose ESSEN 20 32x47 mm	32	20	In stock	Enquiry
IV-ESSEN20-035	Hose ESSEN 20 35x50 mm	35	20	In stock	Enquiry
IV-ESSEN20-038	Hose ESSEN 20 38x54 mm	38	20	In stock	Enquiry
IV-ESSEN20-040	Hose ESSEN 20 40x56 mm	40	20	In stock	Enquiry
IV-ESSEN20-051	Hose ESSEN 20 51x67 mm	50	20	In stock	Enquiry
IV-ESSEN20-060	Hose ESSEN 20 60x80 mm	60	20	In stock	Enquiry
IV-ESSEN20-063	Hose ESSEN 20 63.5x82.5 mm	65	20	In stock	Enquiry
IV-ESSEN20-076	Hose ESSEN 20 76x93.5 mm	75	20	In stock	Enquiry
IV-ESSEN20-090	Hose ESSEN 20 90x109.5 mm	90	20	In stock	Enquiry
IV-ESSEN20-102	Hose ESSEN 20 102x125 mm	100	20	In stock	Enquiry

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This high-performance pressure hose is engineered for demanding cooling applications in foundries, smelters, and other industrial environments where rubber hoses must withstand extreme proximity to heat sources. Its durable construction features a white insulating EPDM rubber inner layer, reinforced with a strong synthetic cord, and an outer EPDM layer protected by a glass fiber cover that resists radiant heat up to +530°C. Designed to deliver reliable performance in cooling systems, it ensures safe and efficient water installations even near metallurgical furnaces, withstanding short-term splashes of molten metal without compromising integrity. Offering a working pressure of 20 bar and an operating temperature range from -40°C to +120°C, this hose combines flexibility, durability, and safety. Its non-conductive properties, with electrical resistance ≥108 Ω/m, provide additional protection in challenging industrial conditions, making it an ideal solution for operations that demand maximum reliability and resistance to extreme thermal stress.

Additional information

Material	EPDM – ethylene-propylene-diene rubber
Maximum operating temperature [°C]	120
Minimum operating temperature [°C]	-40
Vacuum resistance	no
Standard length [m]	60 / 120, 60/ 120
Reinforcement	synthetic braid