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Continental Eliminating Plasticiser Problems with Rubber-Free Hose

Continental Product Engineering Ltd has launched a new rubber-free stainless steel hose assembly for 2010.

Mike Collins, technical sales manager at Continental, said: “For many years, the problems linked with plasticisers found in rubber hoses reacting with lpg passing through them has raised controversy. Until recently, there has also been ambiguity regarding the inspection period and lifespan of the rubber assemblies in service.

“Using a similar design to the successful range of stainless steel hoses we supply to the motorhome and caravan industry, we have designed and produced a pigtail hose with the elimination of all rubber internal components, giving a 20 year lifespan in standard service conditions.”

The hose comes with excess flow and non-return, and consists of stainless steel convoluted hose with stainless steel over-braid covered in a flexible polyethylene coating. The hose will be available in 750mm and 1,000mm lengths, with options for a prepackaged upgrade kit with tees and spare washers, and as an alternative to a standard changeover kit. Mike said: “This style of system not only has obvious safety benefits and creates peace of mind for both the lp gas supplier and consumer, but can also be provided at a comparably competitive price to its rubber counterpart. We feel this is a major step forward in hose production and look forward to the elimination of problems that have plagued the industry.”

Contact Continental Product Engineering Ltd on 01508 528060 www.continentalproduct.co.uk

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