High performance offshore hoses
Kutting Ltd, the manufacturer of fully compliant hoses for the offshore industry, has unveiled a new range of PEEKline hoses designed with VICTREX PEEK polymer.
Kutting's new range of hoses incorporate liner tubes made from VICTREX PEEK polymer, in a proprietary design that takes advantage of the polymer's high mechanical properties, maximises chemical, thermal and permeation resistance and meets the strictest requirements of the oil and gas offshore industry.
The permeability of VICTREX PEEK to hot gasses and liquids, including hot methanol, is an estimated 100 times lower than existing polymer hose materials and has a 260°C (500ºF) continuous temperature.
Kutting supplies hoses for offshore applications including subsea umbilicals. Umbilicals take many forms and may contain electrical cables and hoses of different types, sizes and pressure ratings, including high collapse resistant (HCR) lines for chemical injection. Umbilicals can be static or dynamic or a combination of both and lengths may vary from short, in the case of hydraulic flying leads (HFL), to the long, in the case of Production Control Umbilicals.
As the energy industry moves to more aggressive and demanding operating environments, technology is playing a significant role in the drive to reduce the overall cost of hydrocarbon recovery and develop alternative energy. The selection of the correct material is often seen as a key component for success when seeking to overcome these challenges.
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