Heated Hoses UK | Custom Industrial Heated Hoses

Custom Heated Hoses for Industrial Applications

Soloheat supplies custom manufactured industrial heated hoses for the controlled transfer of temperature-sensitive liquids and process media. Heated hoses are widely used throughout plastics processing, extrusion, packaging, hot-melt, chemical, food and general industrial applications where the material temperature must be maintained during transfer.

Hoses can be manufactured to suit new installations or as replacements for existing OEM assemblies, with the hose length, bore, operating temperature, voltage, end fittings, temperature sensor and electrical connections specified to suit the application.

Typical Heated Hose Applications

Thermoplastic extrusion and polymer processing
Co-extrusion, piggyback extrusion and dual-durometer extrusion
Food treatment and transfer
Packaging and hot-melt equipment
Wax and resin transfer systems
Polyurethane foaming equipment
Insulated glass machinery
Gas analysis and measuring equipment
Chemical dosing systems
Bitumen, under-seal and heavy fuel oil transfer

Need a fast quotation? Send us your heated hose specification, drawing, photographs or existing hose details for technical review.

Heated Hose Features & Benefits

Provides controlled heating throughout the hose length to help maintain process temperature.
Greater flexibility when configuring machinery and production line layouts.
Particularly useful for connecting auxiliary or jockey extruders to multiple production lines.
Helps reduce tooling set-up and changeover times.
Can assist faster purging during colour and material changes.
Integrated heating element and temperature sensor for independent temperature control.
Manufactured to virtually any length from 300 mm upwards.
Internal bore sizes typically available from 4 mm to 25 mm.
Wide range of metric, BSP and specialist end-fitting options.
Replacement hoses can be configured to suit many existing OEM installations.

Heated Hoses – How They’re Made

Heating Conductors (Element)

A precision resistance heating element is spirally wound around the stainless steel pressure braid of the hose. The heating element is enclosed within high-temperature glass fibre insulation. A nickel-plated copper braid provides electrical screening and a continuous protective earth.

Temperature Sensor

The temperature sensor is positioned in direct contact with the stainless steel pressure braid beneath the heating element for accurate monitoring of hose temperature. The standard sensor is a Type J thermocouple, with alternatives including Type K and PT100 RTD available to suit the control system.

Thermal Insulation

Multiple layers of high-temperature glass fibre insulation surround the heating element and sensor to minimise heat loss. A silicone foam insulating layer further improves thermal efficiency and helps reduce the external surface temperature.

Outer Protective Braiding

The insulated assembly is protected by a durable polyamide braided sleeve for resistance to abrasion and general wear. Stainless steel overbraid can be specified where increased mechanical protection is required.

Hose End Caps & Electrical Connections

Bonded end caps contain and protect the hose construction. Typically one end incorporates the heating-element termination and connection cable, together with temperature-sensor wiring where specified.

Heated hoses can be supplied with a 1.5 m connection cable and optional industrial plug arrangement. Matching panel-mounted sockets can also be supplied for connection to compatible temperature controllers or spare machine heating zones.

Connection Fittings

A wide range of end fittings is available. Standard thread options include BSP and metric connections, with additional thread types available on request. Common connection styles include plain flanged ends and universal 60° conical female connections.

Custom & Replacement Heated Hoses

Soloheat can manufacture heated hoses for new equipment and replacement applications. Where an original drawing is unavailable, photographs, an existing hose or the key dimensional and electrical information are often sufficient to establish the required specification.

Operating temperature depends on the hose construction and application. Standard heated hoses can typically be specified for operating temperatures up to around 250°C, with specialist designs considered where higher temperatures are required.

Information Required for a Heated Hose Quotation

For the quickest technical review and quotation, please provide as much of the following information as possible:

Overall hose length
Internal bore size
Material or media being transferred
Required operating temperature
Supply voltage
Required wattage, if known
Maximum operating pressure
Connection fitting and thread type at each end
Temperature sensor type – Type J, Type K, PT100 or other
Power and sensor lead lengths
Required electrical plug or connector
Required outer protection, including stainless steel overbraid where appropriate

Replacing an existing hose? Send photographs showing the complete hose, both end fittings, electrical connector and any identification plate or markings. An existing sample can also be assessed.

Heated Hoses FAQs

What is a heated hose?

A heated hose is a flexible electrically heated transfer hose designed to maintain the temperature of plastics, adhesives, waxes, bitumen and other temperature-sensitive process media while they are transferred between equipment.

Can heated hoses be manufactured to custom lengths?

Yes. Soloheat can supply custom lengths and bore sizes to suit individual machinery and process requirements.

Do heated hoses include temperature sensors?

Yes. Integrated thermocouples or RTD sensors can be specified to allow the hose temperature to be monitored and controlled independently.

Can Soloheat replace an original OEM heated hose?

In many cases, yes. Hose dimensions, fittings, electrical connections and temperature sensing can often be reproduced from an existing sample, drawing, photographs or specification.

Can damaged heated hoses be repaired?

Some external fittings or electrical connections may be repairable depending on the hose condition. Where the heating element or internal construction has failed, replacement will often be the more appropriate solution.

Why Choose Soloheat for Heated Hoses?

Custom manufactured industrial solutions
Replacement OEM hose capability
Multiple sensor, fitting and connection options
Technical application advice
UK-based industrial heating specialist
Worldwide supply

Request a heated hose quotation – send us your specification, photographs, drawing or existing hose details and we will review the application.

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