Is the SAHARA® LL BD & LL BN/PRO – Hot Air Suction and Discharge Hose suitable for road tankers carrying cement or animal feed?

Yes. The SAHARA® LL BD & LL BN/PRO – Hot Air Suction and Discharge Hose is specifically designed for road tankers transporting bulk materials such as cement or animal feed. Its highly durable, flexible construction with a very small bend radius, white EPR inner layer, synthetic braid and steel spiral reinforcement, and ozone- and weather-resistant EPDM outer cover make it ideal for demanding tanker operations. It withstands working pressures up to 10 bar and temperatures from -40°C to +200°C (peaks to +240°C), and is available in long standard lengths (60 or 120 m), providing the strength, flexibility and durability needed for safe, efficient transfer of hot, dry air in road tanker applications.

Can the SAHARA® LL BD & LL BN/PRO – Hot Air Suction and Discharge Hose handle repeated high-temperature exposure up to +240°C without degradation over long-term industrial use?

SAHARA® LL BD & LL BN/PRO – Hot Air Suction and Discharge Hose is engineered for continuous industrial use at operating temperatures from −40°C to +200°C and is explicitly rated to withstand short-term temperature peaks up to +240°C. Its white EPR inner layer, robust synthetic braid with steel spiral, and heat-resistant EPDM outer cover provide high thermal stability, mechanical strength and resistance to external degradation (ozone, weathering, abrasion). However, the specification distinguishes continuous operating limit (+200°C) from short-term peak resistance (+240°C). Repeated or prolonged exposure at the +240°C peak level can accelerate material ageing and may reduce service life compared with use within the continuous rating. For guaranteed long-term, repeated high-temperature operation it is recommended to maintain typical operating temperatures at or below +200°C or consult the manufacturer for application-specific testing, duty cycles and maintenance intervals if regular exposure to +240°C peaks is anticipated.

SAHARA® LL BD & LL BN/PRO – Hot Air Suction and Discharge Hose

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Additional information

Material	EPM (EPR) – ethylene-propylene rubber
Maximum operating temperature [°C]	200
Minimum operating temperature [°C]	-40
Vacuum resistance	yes
Standard length [m]	120, 60, 60 / 120
Reinforcement	steel spiral, synthetic cover

This highly durable and flexible suction and discharge hose is engineered for the efficient transfer of hot, dry air from compressors to tank installations, ensuring reliable performance even in demanding conditions. Its construction allows for a very small bend radius, making it the perfect solution for road tankers transporting bulk materials such as cement or animal feed, as well as for a wide range of industrial applications. The inner layer is made of white EPR rubber, reinforced with a strong synthetic braid and steel spiral, while the outer layer, available in blue (SAHARA® LL BD) or black (SAHARA® LL BN/PRO) EPDM rubber, provides excellent resistance to ozone, weathering, and external damage. Designed to withstand working pressures up to 10 bar, the hose operates flawlessly in extreme temperatures ranging from -40°C to +200°C, withstanding peaks up to +240°C. Available in standard lengths of 60 or 120 meters, it combines strength, flexibility, and long-lasting resistance, offering a dependable solution for industries that demand maximum safety and efficiency.

List of product variants

Article number	Product variant name	Nominal inner diameter	Working pressure [bar]
IV-SAHARA-LL-BD-025	SAHARA LL hose 25x37 mm	25	10
IV-SAHARA-LL-BD-032	SAHARA LL hose 32x44 mm	32	10
IV-SAHARA-LL-BD-038	SAHARA LL hose 38x50 mm	38	10
IV-SAHARA-LL-BD-040	Hose SAHARA LL BD 40x53 mm	40	10
IV-SAHARA-LL-BD-051	SAHARA LL hose 51x64 mm	50	10
IV-SAHARA-LL-BD-060	Sahara LL BD hose 60x78 mm	60	10
IV-SAHARA-LL-BD-063	Hose SAHARA LL BD 63.5x77.5 mm	65	10
IV-SAHARA-LL-BD-076	SAHARA LL BD hose 76x91 mm	75	10
IV-SAHARA-LL-BD-090	Sahara LL hose 90x105.5 mm	90	10
IV-SAHARA-LL-BD-102	Hose SAHARA LL BD 102x117.5 mm	100	10
IV-SAHARA-LL-BN-PRO-025	SAHARA LL BN PRO hose 25x37 mm	25	10
IV-SAHARA-LL-BN-PRO-032	SAHARA LL BN PRO hose 32x44 mm	32	10
IV-SAHARA-LL-BN-PRO-038	SAHARA LL BN PRO hose 38x51 mm	38	10
IV-SAHARA-LL-BN-PRO-051	SAHARA LL BN PRO hose 51x64.5 mm	50	10
IV-SAHARA-LL-BN-PRO-063	SAHARA LL BN PRO hose 63.5x77.5 mm	65	10
IV-SAHARA-LL-BN-PRO-076	SAHARA LL BN PRO hose 76x91 mm	75	10
IV-SAHARA-LL-BN-PRO-090	Hose SAHARA LL BN PRO 90x105.5 mm	90	10
IV-SAHARA-LL-BN-PRO-102	Hose SAHARA LL BN PRO 102x117.5 mm	100	10

This highly durable and flexible suction and discharge hose is engineered for the efficient transfer of hot, dry air from compressors to tank installations, ensuring reliable performance even in demanding conditions. Its construction allows for a very small bend radius, making it the perfect solution for road tankers transporting bulk materials such as cement or animal feed, as well as for a wide range of industrial applications. The inner layer is made of white EPR rubber, reinforced with a strong synthetic braid and steel spiral, while the outer layer, available in blue (SAHARA® LL BD) or black (SAHARA® LL BN/PRO) EPDM rubber, provides excellent resistance to ozone, weathering, and external damage. Designed to withstand working pressures up to 10 bar, the hose operates flawlessly in extreme temperatures ranging from -40°C to +200°C, withstanding peaks up to +240°C. Available in standard lengths of 60 or 120 meters, it combines strength, flexibility, and long-lasting resistance, offering a dependable solution for industries that demand maximum safety and efficiency.

Additional information

Material	EPM (EPR) – ethylene-propylene rubber
Maximum operating temperature [°C]	200
Minimum operating temperature [°C]	-40
Vacuum resistance	yes
Standard length [m]	120, 60, 60 / 120
Reinforcement	steel spiral, synthetic cover