FAQs
Subject
- Choosing a hose type by application
- Which hose is suitable for transporting aggressive chemicals?
- What is the difference between a food hose and a standard water hose?
- When should I choose an abrasion-resistant hose instead of a standard industrial hose?
- Which hose is suitable for high-pressure steam applications?
- When is a lay-flat hose, such as the FLOWINFLAT® PROBUNKER, a better choice than a round hose?
Find the answers to frequently asked questions about choosing the right hose type for your application and industry.
- Technical specifications and material selection
- How do I determine the correct inside diameter and working pressure of a hose?
- What is the difference between the burst pressure and the working pressure of a hose?
- What temperature limits apply to rubber hoses compared with plastic hoses?
- When should I choose a reinforced hose with a helix or plies?
Find the answers to frequently asked questions about hose diameter, working pressure, burst pressure, temperature and reinforcement.
- Couplings and connection technology
- Which coupling system should I choose: cam and groove, tanker, Guillemin or Storz?
- When do I need a dry disconnect coupling instead of a standard coupling?
- Which coupling is suitable for loading and unloading tank trucks?
- What is the difference between a food coupling and a standard water coupling?
Find the answers to frequently asked questions about choosing the right coupling and connection technology.
- Flexcited: SCHIEMA's own hose line
- When should I choose a hose from SCHIEMA's Flexcited line?
- How are traceability and quality assurance arranged for Flexcited hoses?
- For which applications are Flexcited hoses available?
- What does it mean for lead time and availability that Flexcited is SCHIEMA's own brand?
Find the answers to frequently asked questions about Flexcited, SCHIEMA's own hose line.
- Certification, standards and safety
- When is an antistatic or electrically conductive hose mandatory?
- Does a hose that complies with EU Regulation 1935/2004 automatically meet FDA requirements?
Find the answers to frequently asked questions about standards, certification and the safe use of hoses.
- Seals and valves
- What is the difference between a graphite/stainless steel seal and a rubber/metal seal?
- When should I choose a butterfly valve instead of a ball valve?
- What is the difference between a gate valve and a ball valve in terms of flow control?
Find the answers to frequently asked questions about seals, ball valves, butterfly valves and gate valves.
- Applications by sector
- Which products are specifically suitable for maritime applications?
- Which hoses and couplings are used in tank transport and storage and handling?
- What does the (petro)chemical industry specifically require of hoses and couplings?
Find the answers to frequently asked questions about hoses, couplings and seals for shipping, tank transport and the (petro)chemical industry.
- Custom work, processing and service
- What makes SCHIEMA different from a supplier that only resells?
- What processing options are available to have rubber made fully to size?
- When is the best time to involve SCHIEMA in a hose assembly or custom solution?
- Can SCHIEMA deliver hose assemblies urgently?
- Why does SCHIEMA ask so many questions about the application?
Find the answers to frequently asked questions about custom work, rubber processing and SCHIEMA's service.
