View Ralco’s range of flexible hose, flexible ducting hose, hose assemblies and hose couplings & clamps in this section. We offer hoses manufactured in a vast array of materials, in bore sizes from 3mm to 1000mm with different temperature and pressure ranges. Our hoses are also manufactured using the most up to date techniques, utilising the latest materials and conforming to the latest specifications.
Established in 1972, Ralco Tubings Ltd is an ISO 9001: 2015 approved supplier of industrial hose, flexible ducting hose and hose fittings. We also design and manufacture hose assemblies for air, water, fuel, chemical, steam, hot water, material handling and other applications.
Ralco are pleased to offer specifically designed hoses for each market we work in, whether that be a hose or a hose assembly. We understand that small technical changes in a product can make a fundamental difference in the suitability and life span during its intended use. This section details some of the markets we work in.
At Ralco we believe that offering a range of tailored services is essential in enhancing how we supply our range of flexible hose, flexible ducting hose and hose assemblies. Each of the services listed have been developed by working closely with our customers and listening to the requirements that they have or will have in future. Details of the service we provide can be found in this section.
Ralcoflex Aqua Potable Water Layflat Hose
Ralco Part Number: HAA116
Description: The Ralcoflex Aqua Layflat polyurethane durable potable water hose is a potable layflat water hose approved to BS and NSF standards. Featuring: excellent abrasion resistance and durability, easy cleaning and disinfection - no drying required, superior flow performance, excellent resistance to weathering, UV and ozone, lightweight and easy to handle compared to PE or steel pipes and excellent cold flexibility.
Applications: Applications include: municipal water supply, military and marine, foodstuff industry, potable water transfer, bypass for temporary pipeline, repair or disaster response.
Construction - Textile Reinforcement: High tenacity polyester yarn, circular woven. Special design for optimized flow performance and minimum bending radius. Totally embedded in the PU compound providing excellent protection against mechanical damage and microbiological attack.
Construction - Lining/Cover: Layflat style, special food grade, polyurethane extruded through the weave in a unique one step production process. Inside is very smooth for minimum friction loss with optimized cleaning and disinfection properties. Outside is also very smooth for good flexibility.
Special Options: Single lengths longer than 200 m (660 ft). 25 - 76 mm up to 500 m (1,650 ft) and 102 - 127 mm up to 400 m (1,320 ft). Other dimensions. Note that special options are subject to a higher price of and a minimum order of 1,000 m (3,300 ft) per dimension. Production short lengths and over production up to 10% of the total order quantity have to be accepted - please enquire for more details.
Standard Length: 100/200 m (330/660 ft), other lengths on request.
Standard Colour: Blue.
Service Temperature: From -50°C up to +50°C (from -58°F up to 122°F), based on water.
Approvals: NSF 61, BS 6920, KTW / DVGW (Germany).
