Can STEAM STARÂ® 6 BAR saturated steam delivery hose be fitted with special screw-on steam fittings for safe low-pressure steam use?

Yes. STEAM STARÂ® 6 BAR saturated steam delivery hose can be fitted with special screw-on steam fittings for safe low-pressure steam use. The hose is designed for conveying saturated steam (working pressure 6 bar, operating temp -40Â°C to +170Â°C) and the manufacturer specifies using special screw-on fittings for steam. To maximize safety and lifespan, drain the hose after use to prevent condensate accumulation. Internal layer: black EPDM; reinforcement: synthetic cord; outer layer: black micro-perforated EPDM resistant to temperature, abrasion, weather and ozone.

How should the STEAM STARÂ® 6 BAR saturated steam delivery hose be drained after use to prevent condensate damage and extend its lifespan?

After use, drain the STEAM STARÂ® 6 BAR saturated steam delivery hose completely to prevent condensate damage and extend service life. While still warm, disconnect steam supply and tilt or elevate the hose so condensate flows out from the lowest point. Blow dry with clean, dry compressed air or low-pressure steam to remove remaining moisture, working from the supply end toward the open end. Leave fittings open or fitted with steam-rated caps to allow ventilation until fully dry. Store coiled, off the floor, protected from UV and ozone, at ambient temperature. Regularly inspect the black EPDM inner layer and microâperforated outer layer for signs of condensate-related wear.

Is the STEAM STARÂ® 6 BAR saturated steam delivery hose suitable for light-duty industrial steam transfer?

Yes. The STEAM STARÂ® 6 BAR saturated steam delivery hose is suitable for lightâduty industrial steam transfer. It is a soft, textileâreinforced suction hose with an EPDM inner layer formulated for high temperature and saturated steam, and an outer EPDM layer resistant to temperature, abrasion, weather and ozone. Rated working pressure is 6 bar and operating temperature range is â40Â°C to +170Â°C, matching typical lowâpressure steam applications. Use dedicated screwâon steam fittings and always empty the hose after use to prevent condensate buildup and extend service life.

STEAM STAR® 6 BAR saturated steam delivery hose

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Additional information

Material	EPDM – ethylene-propylene-diene rubber
Maximum operating temperature [°C]	170
Minimum operating temperature [°C]	-40
Vacuum resistance	no
Standard length [m]	10, 61
Reinforcement	synthetic braid

Soft and flexible textile-reinforced suction hose designed for conveying saturated steam. Inner layer with good resistance to high temperature and saturated steam. Outer layer resistant to temperature, abrasion, weather conditions, and ozone. The hose is widely used in the industry for low-pressure saturated steam – for light applications. For steam, use special screw-on fittings designed for steam. To extend the lifespan, the hose should be emptied of steam after use to avoid the accumulation of condensate. Inner layer: black EPDM rubber. Reinforcement: synthetic cord. Outer layer: black micro-perforated EPDM rubber. Working pressure: 6 bar. Operating temperature: from -40°C to +170°C.

List of product variants

Article number	Product variant name	Nominal inner diameter	Working pressure [bar]
SO-STEAMSTAR6-13	STEAM STAR/6 hose 13x21 mm	12	6
SO-STEAMSTAR6-16	STEAM STAR/6 hose 16x25 mm	16	6
SO-STEAMSTAR6-19	STEAM STAR/6 hose 19x29 mm	20	6
SO-STEAMSTAR6-25	STEAM STAR/6 hose 25x36 mm	25	6
SO-STEAMSTAR6-32	STEAM STAR/6 hose 32x44 mm	32	6
SO-STEAMSTAR6-38	STEAM STAR/6 hose 38x50 mm	38	6
SO-STEAMSTAR6-51	STEAM STAR/6 hose 51x67 mm	50	6

Soft and flexible textile-reinforced suction hose designed for conveying saturated steam. Inner layer with good resistance to high temperature and saturated steam. Outer layer resistant to temperature, abrasion, weather conditions, and ozone. The hose is widely used in the industry for low-pressure saturated steam – for light applications. For steam, use special screw-on fittings designed for steam. To extend the lifespan, the hose should be emptied of steam after use to avoid the accumulation of condensate. Inner layer: black EPDM rubber. Reinforcement: synthetic cord. Outer layer: black micro-perforated EPDM rubber. Working pressure: 6 bar. Operating temperature: from -40°C to +170°C.

Additional information

Material	EPDM – ethylene-propylene-diene rubber
Maximum operating temperature [°C]	170
Minimum operating temperature [°C]	-40
Vacuum resistance	no
Standard length [m]	10, 61
Reinforcement	synthetic braid