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.
Ralco Part Number: AAA104B
Description: The Ralco Advance blue cover BS6391 type III fire hose is the no. 1 choice for firefighters worldwide. This hose features: tough durable and very abrasion resistant, resistance to oil, fuel and a wide range of chemicals, resistance to heat, UV and ozone, has excellent adhesion between rubber and textile, no cleaning and drying is required and easy to repair.
Applications: Applications include: refineries, chemical industry, military, fire brigades, marine and offshore installations, fire hose for usage under tough conditions.
Construction - Textile Reinforcement: Warp - high tenacity polyester. Weft - polyamide; circular woven. Special weaving design to minimize pressure loss. Totally embedded in the rubber compound providing excellent protection against mechanical damage.
Construction - Lining/Cover: Special high grade formulated NBR/PVC compound extruded through the weave in a unique one step production process. Inside is very smooth for minimum friction loss. Outside is ribbed for good abrasion resistance and protection against contact heat.
Special Options: Coating of cover pinholes Advance Latex (avoids penetration of harmful liquids into the textile reinforcement). Lengths up to 200 m (660 ft). Colour according to customer specification. Cold flexible version Advance Polar down to -30 (-22).
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 Lengths: 15mt, 20mt (50ft, 66ft) also 18mt, 23mt and 30mt (60ft, 75ft and 100ft), in standard bore size 38mm, 45mm, 51mm, 64mm and 70 mm other lengths on request.
Standard Colour: Blue.
Service Temperature: From -20 up to +100 (from -4 up to 212), based on water.
Valid Standards: BS6391 Type 3 / DIN 14811 / NFPA 1961 / prEN 1924 / Kat 4 and other national standards.
End Fittings: Instantaeous Alloy or Brass Fire Hose Fittings, Storz Alloy or Brass Fire Hose Fittings wired-on.