Flexible metal hose pipe is a great material for modern industry. It has a strong structure and it is very durable. Thus ss flexible hose has a long service life. However, you should install and use it well. Metal hose can be compressed or stretched. But if you do not install it in the correct position, it will fracture. Then the service life of the stainless steel pipe will be short.
Before the installation, let’s know the length of flexible metal hose first. In fact, metal hose has three types of lengths. The first is the compression length. This means the length when the hose is compressed to the extreme position. Then the second is the installation length. This is the length of the hose in the middle position of the max displacement. While the third type is the stretch length. It is the length when the hose is stretched to its max limit.
Correct method to install flexible metal hose pipe
When you install a flexible stainless steel tubing, keep it in the middle position. As for the connection method, it can be flange, threaded type, etc. When installed in this position, the hose can move in two directions when subjected to axial load. Otherwise, if it can only move in one direction, it will affect the strength of the metal pipe. Besides, it will reduce the service life.