Industrial Heating Accessories / Ancillary Items & Heated Hoses
Soloheat supply a comprehensive range of industrial heating accessories, electrical connectors, cable glands, thermocouple components, heater plugs, heater sockets, heater cables, mounting hardware and installation accessories from stock.
Our ancillary products are selected specifically for use within plastics processing, packaging, food production, pharmaceutical manufacturing and general industrial heating applications.
Bespoke Heater Cable Assemblies
In addition to off-the-shelf spares, Soloheat manufactures bespoke heater cable assemblies to suit your exact application. Cables can be supplied with high-temperature silicone rubber or glass fibre insulation, with pure nickel conductors and optional stainless steel overbraiding for increased mechanical protection.
Multi-core configurations, conductor cross-sectional sizes, colour identification, cable lengths and terminations can all be manufactured to your specification.
Everything required to install, connect and maintain industrial heating systems:
✓ UK Stock
✓ Fast Dispatch
✓ Technical Advice
✓ OEM Quality
✓ Worldwide Shipping
Heated Hoses
Heated hoses are used in a large variety of liquid / media transfer applications. Within the plastics industry have become more widely used with co-extruders. They can be fitted in minutes, and save valuable time when mating one extruder to another. They are particularly useful when a smaller extruder is used to connect to multiple extruders.
Typical applications
- Food treatment and transfer
- Packaging equipment
- Hot melt machines
- Wax transfer systems
- Polyurethane foaming equipment
- Insulated glass machinery
- Gas analysis measuring equipment
- Chemical dosing systems
- Bitumen / under-seal transfer
- Heavy fuel oil systems
Heated Hose Features & Benefits
- Widely used on thermoplastic extrusion and polymer processing equipment.
- Ideal for co-extrusion, piggyback extrusion and dual-durometer (multi-hardness) extrusion applications.
- Provides greater flexibility when configuring machine and production line layouts.
- Eliminates alignment issues between the main extruder and auxiliary (jockey) extruder.
- Reduces tooling set-up and changeover times, improving production efficiency.
- Enables faster purging during colour and material changes, helping minimise waste.
- Integrated heating elements and temperature sensors provide precise, independent temperature control throughout the hose.
- Manufactured to virtually any length from 300 mm upwards.
- Available with internal bore sizes from 4 mm to 25 mm.
- Supplied with a wide range of metric, BSP and specialist end fitting options.
- Manufactured in the UK with competitive pricing.
Heated Hoses – How They're Made
Heating Condcutors (Element)
A precision resistance heating element is spirally wound around the stainless steel pressure braid of the hose. The heating element is then enclosed within a layer of high-temperature glass fibre insulation. A nickel-plated copper braid is applied over this insulation, providing both electrical screening and a continuous protective earth for enhanced safety.
Temperature Sensor
The temperature sensor is positioned in direct contact with the stainless steel pressure braid beneath the heating element, allowing accurate monitoring of the hose temperature. The standard sensor is a Type J (Fe-CuNi) thermocouple, with alternative sensor options including Type K (NiCr-Ni) and PT100 RTD available upon request.
Thermal Insulation
Multiple layers of high-temperature glass fibre insulation surround both the heating element and temperature sensor to minimise heat loss. This is covered with a silicone foam insulating layer, providing excellent thermal efficiency while maintaining a lower external surface temperature for a safer, warm-to-touch finish that helps reduce the risk of operator burns.
Outer Protective Braiding (cover)
The insulated hose assembly is protected by a durable polyamide braided sleeve, offering excellent resistance to abrasion, scuffing and general wear. For demanding industrial environments, an additional stainless steel overbraid can be specified for increased mechanical protection.
Hose End Caps
Bonded ends to contain the hose construction. Typically one end will include the heating element termination into the connection cable with the optional temperature sensor cables included.
Electrical Connections
As standard, heated hoses are supplied with a 1.5 m connection cable terminated with an optional standard 7-pin DIN plug.
The pin configuration is as follows:
- Pins 1 & 2: Single-phase supply
- Pins 3 & 4: Neutral
- Pins 5 & 6: Thermocouple connection
- Pin 7 (centre): Protective earth
Matching panel-mounted sockets are available, allowing quick and reliable connection to compatible temperature controllers or spare machine heating zones.
Connection Fittings (each end)
A wide range of end fittings is available to suit different applications. Standard thread options include BSP and metric connections, with additional thread types available on request.
Two standard connection styles are offered:
- Plain Flanged End
- Universal 60° Conical Female Connection
Heated Hoses FAQ's
What is a heated hose?
A heated hose is a flexible, electrically heated transfer hose designed to maintain the temperature of molten plastics, adhesives, waxes, bitumen, food products and other temperature-sensitive materials during transfer. Internal heating elements and thermal insulation minimise heat loss while ensuring a consistent material temperature throughout the hose length. They help maintain product quality by preventing materials from cooling or solidifying during transfer.
What are heated hoses used for?
Heated hoses are commonly used in:
- Plastic extrusion
- Hot melt adhesive systems
- Packaging machinery
- Chemical processing
- Food production
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Sealant and coating equipment
- Wax and resin transfer
What temperatures can heated hoses operate at?
Operating temperatures depend on the hose design and application. Standard heated hoses typically operate up to around 250°C, while specialist designs can be manufactured for higher operating temperatures where required.
Can heated hoses be manufactured to custom lengths?
Yes. Soloheat can supply heated hoses in a wide range of custom lengths and diameters to suit your equipment. Each hose is manufactured to meet the specific temperature, pressure and installation requirements of your application.
Do heated hoses include temperature sensors?
Yes. Heated hoses can be supplied with integrated thermocouples or RTD temperature sensors, allowing precise monitoring and control of the hose temperature using your existing controller.
What insulation is used in a heated hose?
Industrial heated hoses typically incorporate multiple layers including high-temperature thermal insulation and an outer protective braided covering. This construction helps reduce heat loss, improve energy efficiency and protect operators from excessive surface temperatures.
Can heated hoses replace original OEM hoses?
In most cases, yes. Soloheat can manufacture replacement heated hoses compatible with many OEM systems. We can often reproduce hose length, fittings, electrical connections and temperature sensing arrangements from an existing sample or drawing.
What electrical connections are available?
Heated hoses can be supplied with a wide range of industrial connectors including:
- 2-pin connectors
- 3-pin connectors
- Heavy-duty industrial plugs
- Custom OEM connections
- Thermocouple connectors
Connections can be matched to existing machinery wherever possible.
How long do heated hoses last?
Service life depends on operating temperature, installation, bend radius and the material being transferred. Correct installation, avoiding excessive bending and regular inspection will significantly extend hose life.
Can damaged heated hoses be repaired?
Some external fittings or electrical connections may be repairable, depending on the condition of the hose. However, if the heating element or internal construction has failed, replacement is often the safest and most reliable solution.
What information is required when ordering a heated hose?
To manufacture a replacement heated hose we normally require:
- Overall hose length
- Internal bore size
- Operating temperature
- Supply voltage
- Wattage (if known – we can advise if not known)
- Connection fitting size / thread type (each end)
- Temperature sensor type
- Power & Temp sensor lead length & protection type
- Maximum operating pressure
Photographs or an existing hose are often sufficient for us to identify the correct specification.
Why choose Soloheat heated hoses?
Soloheat supplies high-quality heated hoses designed for demanding industrial environments. We offer:
- Custom manufactured solutions
- Replacement OEM hoses
- High-quality materials
- Accurate temperature control
- Technical advice from experienced engineers
- Fast UK manufacture and delivery
- Worldwide shipping
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