Is the CARACASÂ® suction and discharge hose for petrochemical products suitable for diesel and gasoline with up to 50% aromatic content (CARACAS 50 version)?

Yes. The CARACASÂ® suction and discharge hose for petrochemical products (CARACAS 50 version) is suitable for diesel and gasoline containing up to 50% aromatic hydrocarbons. The CARACAS 50 is specifically recommended for more aggressive fuels (up to 50% aromatics), offers electrical continuity via a copper wire, and is designed for transfer systems and fuel tankers with good abrasion, oil, ozone and weather resistance, a flexible corrugated construction, working pressure 6 bar, vacuum 0.6 bar, and an operating temperature range of -20Â°C to +70Â°C.

Can the CARACASÂ® suction and discharge hose for petrochemical products be used in outdoor fuel tanker operations in cold climates down to -20Â°C?

Yes. The CARACASÂ® suction and discharge hose for petrochemical products is rated for an operating temperature range from -20Â°C to +70Â°C, so it can be used in outdoor fuel tanker operations in cold climates down to -20Â°C. It is lightweight, flexible (minimum bending radius 2.5ÃID), abrasion, oil, ozone and weather resistant, and includes a copper wire for electrical continuity-features that suit moderately harsh external working conditions. Ensure the selected version (standard up to 30% aromatics or CARACAS 50 up to 50% aromatics) matches the fuel composition and always follow local safety and handling regulations.

Does the CARACASÂ® suction and discharge hose for petrochemical products provide electrical continuity via its copper wire?

Yes. The CARACASÂ® suction and discharge hose for petrochemical products provides electrical continuity via its copper wire, which ensures continuity between the hose ends.

CARACAS® suction and discharge hose for petrochemical products

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Additional information

Material	synthetic rubber
Maximum operating temperature [°C]	70
Minimum operating temperature [°C]	-20
Vacuum resistance	yes
Standard length [m]	60
Reinforcement	steel spiral, synthetic cover

Lightweight, flexible suction and discharge hose designed for the transfer of liquid products in the petrochemical industry. It can be used for diesel fuel and gasoline. The standard CARACAS version is recommended for fuels with up to 30% aromatic hydrocarbons, while the CARACAS 50 version is suitable for more aggressive fuels (up to 50% aromatic compounds). It features a copper wire ensuring electrical continuity between the hose ends. Excellent for transfer systems. The outer layer is resistant to abrasion, oil, ozone, and weather conditions, and due to its corrugation, the hose is very flexible and elastic – its minimum bending radius is only 2.5 times the inner diameter. It is also lightweight and easy to handle. Ideal for transfer systems, fuel tankers in moderately harsh external working conditions. Inner layer: black synthetic rubber. Reinforcement: synthetic braid, steel spirals. Outer layer: black synthetic rubber. Working pressure: 6 bar. Vacuum: 0.6 bar. Operating temperature: from -20°C to +70°C.

List of product variants

Article number	Product variant name	Nominal inner diameter	Working pressure [bar]
IV-CARACAS-032	Hose CARACAS 30% 32x43.5 mm	32	6
IV-CARACAS-038	Hose CARACAS 30% 38x50 mm	38	6
IV-CARACAS-051	Hose CARACAS 30% 51x63 mm	50	6
IV-CARACAS-063	Hose CARACAS 30% 63.5x77 mm	65	6
IV-CARACAS-076	Hose CARACAS 30% 76x90 mm	75	6
IV-CARACAS-102	Hose CARACAS 30% 102x117 mm	100	6
IV-CARACAS50-050	Hose CARACAS 50% 51 mm	50	6
IV-CARACAS50-063	Hose CARACAS 50% 63.5 mm	65	6
IV-CARACAS50-075	Hose CARACAS 50% 76 mm	75	6
IV-CARACAS50-102	Hose CARACAS 50% 102 mm	100	6

Lightweight, flexible suction and discharge hose designed for the transfer of liquid products in the petrochemical industry. It can be used for diesel fuel and gasoline. The standard CARACAS version is recommended for fuels with up to 30% aromatic hydrocarbons, while the CARACAS 50 version is suitable for more aggressive fuels (up to 50% aromatic compounds). It features a copper wire ensuring electrical continuity between the hose ends. Excellent for transfer systems. The outer layer is resistant to abrasion, oil, ozone, and weather conditions, and due to its corrugation, the hose is very flexible and elastic – its minimum bending radius is only 2.5 times the inner diameter. It is also lightweight and easy to handle. Ideal for transfer systems, fuel tankers in moderately harsh external working conditions. Inner layer: black synthetic rubber. Reinforcement: synthetic braid, steel spirals. Outer layer: black synthetic rubber. Working pressure: 6 bar. Vacuum: 0.6 bar. Operating temperature: from -20°C to +70°C.

Additional information

Material	synthetic rubber
Maximum operating temperature [°C]	70
Minimum operating temperature [°C]	-20
Vacuum resistance	yes
Standard length [m]	60
Reinforcement	steel spiral, synthetic cover