Hoses and its processing
Hoses: Most hoses are made up of three elements: (1) a tube, (2) reinforcement, and (3) an outer cover. 1. Tube 2. Reinforcement 3. Outer cover Each of these components is usually adhered to the adjacent component by the bonding agents or thin layer of specially designed rubber. Tube: The tube is the inner most rubber or plastic element of the hose.The tube may be placed over reinforcing elements. For suitable serive, the tube must be resistant to the materials it is intended to convey. The Characteristics of the rubber or plastic compound from which the tube is made and the thickness of the tube are based on the service for which the hose is designed. Reinforcement: Reinforcement can...