Protecting hoses is crucial to maintain performance and extend service life in challenging environments. Hoses are regularly exposed to harsh conditions, including general wear, extreme temperatures, and unique chemical compounds. Over time, these factors can quickly degrade hose materials, leading to costly replacements.

Instead of replacing worn hoses frequently, consider investing in a protective covering designed to withstand demanding environments and extend hose life. Dixon offers a range of hose protection solutions to help safeguard equipment, reduce maintenance expenses, and support reliable operation over the long term.

Spiral Hose and Cable Protection

Offering crush and high-abrasion resistance, spiral hose and cable protection is used in mining, quarrying, forestry, offshore industries, and most hydraulic hose applications.

Both the standard and flame-retardant products are made of virgin high-density polyethylene and are resistant to chemicals and UV rays. Dixon’s spiral hose and cable protection is self-lubricating to reduce hose wear, features a smooth radius on all edges, and is easy to install on site.

Specifications

• Flame retardant temperature range: -148°F to 262°F (-100°C to 128°C)
• Standard temperature range: -40°F to 240°F (-40°C to 115°C)

Fire Jacket

A fire jacket helps maintain line temperature and reduce the effects of environmental heating and cooling. It can be used to protect hose and hose assemblies, tubing, piping, wiring, and cables from high temperatures, direct flame, or molten splash. 

The sleeving slides easily over the hose and expands to go over fittings. Dixon’s fire jackets are resistant to hydraulic fluids and lubricating oil and are made in the USA.

Specification

• Temperature range: -65°F to 500°F (-54°C to 260°C)

Nylon Protective Sleeve

Ideal for use as a protective covering on hydraulic and industrial hose, nylon protective sleeve is MSHA accepted and pass flammability tests. The woven nylon tubular sleeving features a tight weave that helps disperse the flow of fluid in the event of a ruptured hose.

Specification

• Withstands temperatures up to 275°F (135°C)

Fiberglass Sleeving

Braided from 1/16” thick texturized E-glass filament yarns, fiberglass sleeving provides thermal insulation and protection in high-temperature applications. The untreated tubing is flexible and expands to accommodate changing diameters. Dixon’s fiberglass sleeving is made in the USA.

Specification

• Temperatures up to 1000°F (538°C)

Kevlar^® Protective Sleeve

The braided, cut-resistant sleeve made from 100% genuine Kevlar^® fiber provides excellent flexibility for protecting hydraulic hoses, lines, wires, cables, and many other systems. The Kevlar protective sleeve is made in the USA with 3000 denier, ballistic grade Kevlar, nonirritating fiber.

Specifications

• Continuous temperature: 320°F (160°C)
• Short-term temperature: 570°F (300°C) 

Spring Guard

Fitting most hose O.D.s from 1/2” to 3-1/4”, a spring guard protects hose against the effects of flexing at its most vulnerable point—immediately behind the coupling. Dixon offers a spring guard with tang and a spring guard without tang.

Continuous Spring Guard

Continuous spring guard fits tight to the hose, reducing the potential for snapping while protecting the hose from external abrasion, and helping resist over-flexing.

GSM Insulated Ball-Joint Armored Hose

For applications that require more than a traditional hose covering, Dixon’s GSM armored hose provides an additional layer of protection for demanding environments.

Originally designed for use in steel mills, other applications have benefited from GSM armored hose, including hydraulic hoses in scrap yards, black liquor hose in paper mills, and steam hoses for railcars.

Featuring a half-round wire joint design, GSM armored hose allows for multiple plane movements and provides resistance to kinking. The extremely flexible armor protects the hose from heat, slag splash, and harsh environments. This helps reduce unscheduled downtime, extends preventive maintenance intervals between hose changes, and supports a safe work environment with a reliable hose. Each of these benefits also has a positive impact on operating costs.

Specification

• Heat resistant insulation to 1000°F (537°C)

Summary

Protecting hoses in challenging environments is essential for operational efficiency, reliability, and safety. Dixon’s wide range of hose coverings offer tailored solutions for diverse industries and applications. 

Investing in the right protective solution can help extend hose life, reduce downtime, and minimize the need for frequent replacements. For more information or recommendations on a specific application, visit dixonvalve.com or call 877.963.4966.