The Plated Steel Hose Mender is a heavy-duty mechanical joining fitting designed to permanently repair severed or damaged flexible hoses and splice two hose lines together.
Product Specifications
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Item |
Details |
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Size |
1/2"–12" (DN15–DN300) |
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Material |
Carbon Steel; optional 304/316 Stainless Steel |
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Surface Finish |
Zinc Plated; optional Hot-Dip Galvanized |
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Pressure |
150–300 PSI working; 900 PSI burst |
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Temperature |
-30°C to +120°C |
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Barb Design |
Multi-serrated barbs for secure hose grip |
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Media |
Water, oil, diesel, air, agricultural chemicals |
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Corrosion Resistance |
96h white rust / 240h red rust (ASTM B117) |
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Compliance |
RoHS & REACH |
Hose Mender Design & Construction
Multi-Serrated Barb Profile: Deep, sharp barb ridges bite directly into the inner hose tube, creating high mechanical friction to prevent sudden blowout under peak working pressures.
Reinforced Steel Body: Heavy-wall carbon steel construction withstands high impact and severe crushing from machinery on busy job sites without necking or bore collapse.
Corrosion-Resistant Plated Surface: The standard electro-zinc coating passes 72-hour ASTM B117 salt spray testing.
Material Grade Flexibility: Precision-cut options in Q235 steel, 304 stainless steel, or 316 stainless steel ensure seamless integration.
Typical Applications
Construction Dewatering
In-line splicing and fast field repair for damaged 2" to 6" water discharge and suction hose lines.
Agricultural Irrigation
Heavy-duty coupling for drag hose systems, liquid fertilizer transfer lines, and low-pressure spray rigs.
Mining & Slurry Handling
Direct joining of process water circuits and abrasive media transport lines in quarrying setups.
Plant Maintenance
In-line repairs for plant low-pressure air lines, machinery cooling loops, and high-volume washdown hoses.
Installation & Hose Repair
Square-cut damaged hose ends at 90° using a hose cutter.
Clear internal debris and confirm hose ID matches barb outer diameter.
Push hose fully over barbs until seated against the center stop.
Torque interlocking or worm-gear clamps over the barb zone without crushing the inner tube.
Hydro-test assembly before operation; never exceed the lowest-rated component's working pressure limit.
Customization & OEM Solutions
Rapid CAD Prototyping
Custom sample fabrication from your DWG/STEP files or physical samples within 7 to 10 business days.
Tailored Barb Profiles
Engineered single-barb or multi-barb geometries matched precisely to your rubber, PVC, or TPU hose wall hardness.
Custom Branding & Packaging
Permanent laser engraving of your part numbers/logos and customized retail or bulk packaging options.
Quality Assurances
Precision CNC Machining: Turned directly from seamless carbon steel tubing, maintaining a tight wall thickness tolerance within ±0.05 mm.
Spectro Material Verification: In-house optical emission spectrometry testing on every steel heat batch to verify chemical composition before production.
Dimensional & Tolerance Inspection: First-article CMM validation and AQL 1.0 sampling inspection for critical shank outer diameters and barb heights.
Full Material Traceability: ISO 9001:2015 certified facility providing EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificates (MTC) linked to heat batch codes on every carton.
FAQ
Q: Does the zinc-plated finish resist corrosion from liquid fertilizers and agricultural chemicals?
A: Standard zinc plating shows good resistance to neutral-pH liquid fertilizers but is not recommended for direct, prolonged contact with acidic fertilizers or certain pesticide concentrates.
Q: Does the 150-300 PSI working pressure rating apply uniformly across all sizes from 1/2" to 12"?
A: No, the upper 300 PSI rating applies to smaller sizes (1/2"-2"); larger sizes above 6" are typically rated at 150-200 PSI due to increased wall stress.
Q: Can you provide the actual report before ordering?
A: Yes, the batch-specific report can be shared as a PDF within 2-3 business days of request, cross-referenced to the same heat batch code on the Mill Test Certificate.
Q: What happens if a defect is discovered after the 30-day quality guarantee window has passed?
A: Claims made after 30 days are evaluated case-by-case against the original Mill Test Certificate and batch records, typically resulting in a prorated credit for verified manufacturing defects.
Q: What is the price and lead time difference between carbon steel and 316 stainless steel versions at the same size?
A: 316 stainless steel typically costs 3-4x more than zinc-plated carbon steel at the same size and adds 5-7 days to the standard lead time due to separate raw material sourcing and machining setup.
