Chemical Hoses
Industrial chemical hoses are designed for the safe transfer of aggressive liquids – acids, alkalis, solvents, and industrial chemicals – in the chemical, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries as well as in agriculture. The range includes hoses for pumping and distributing chemicals, along with specialized hoses for applications with higher demands on chemical resistance and operational safety.
Chemical hoses are manufactured from rubber or thermoplastic materials with an inner layer tailored to the specific medium being conveyed – most commonly EPDM, UHMWPE, FEP, or PVC – with spiral or braided reinforcement providing mechanical strength. The choice of inner layer material is critical and depends on chemical compatibility with the specific substance, working pressure, temperature range, and antistatic requirements.
The Complete Continental Industrial Hose Range
The Continental industrial hose portfolio comprises three independent product lines. Two of them focus primarily on rubber hoses and are geographically referred to as EMEA and AMERICAS. The third pillar is the thermoplastic hose range, formerly known under the Merlett brand.
The full current range, including detailed product descriptions and individual data sheets, is available through the online hose finders:
- Continental Industrial Hoses (EMEA)
- Continental Industrial Hoses (AMERICAS)
- Continental Thermoplastic Hoses (formerly Merlett)
We supply products from all three product lines listed above.
Example Hose Types
The range of chemical hoses is extensive. To help you navigate it, we have selected a few representative hose types for each of the main applications.
General-Purpose Chemical Hoses
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VACUPRESS CHEMIEntry Level |
General-purpose suction and discharge hose for industrial chemicals Tube: TPV, reinforcement: galvanized steel spiral and polyester yarn, cover: TPV Temperature range: −25 °C to +80 °C |
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FABCHEMMid-Range |
General-purpose suction and discharge hose for a wider range of chemicals Tube: UHMWPE, reinforcement: spiral-plied synthetic fabric and double steel wire helix, cover: EPDM Temperature range: −40 °C to +100 °C |
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EXTREMFLEX EPDM 150Specialty |
Suction and discharge hose for a broad range of chemicals with industry-leading 1:1 bend radius Tube: EPDM, reinforcement: spiral-plied synthetic fabric and double steel wire helix, cover: EPDM Temperature range: −40 °C to +105 °C |
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Hoses for Aggressive Chemicals
| Designation | Description | Preview |
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VACUPRESS SUPER CHEMIEntry Level |
Enhanced chemical resistance for highly aggressive chemicals Tube: PE, reinforcement: galvanized steel spiral and polyester yarn, cover: TPV Temperature range: −25 °C to +80 °C |
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FABCHEM EN12115Mid-Range |
Conductive suction and discharge hose for chemically demanding applications, to EN 12115 Tube: UHMWPE, reinforcement: synthetic fabric, double galvanized steel wire helix and antistatic wires, cover: Omegasyn EPDM Temperature range: −40 °C to +100 °C |
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HI-PERSpecialty |
Suction and discharge hose for aggressive chemicals and high temperatures up to 149 °C Tube: FEP, reinforcement: spiral-plied synthetic fabric and double steel wire helix, cover: EPDM Temperature range: −40 °C to +149 °C |
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Typical Applications
Chemical hoses are used in industries where the transfer of aggressive substances involves strict requirements for chemical resistance, leak-tightness, and safety – and where standard industrial hoses would fail.
In the chemical and petrochemical industries, they are used for pumping acids, alkalis, and industrial solvents between vessels, tank trucks, and process nodes. In agriculture, they are used for distributing and applying pesticides, herbicides, and liquid fertilizers, where resistance to aggressive agrochemicals is essential. In the pharmaceutical industry and laboratories, hoses with certified inner layer materials are used where there is no risk of contaminating the conveyed substance. In potentially explosive atmospheres, antistatic versions prevent the buildup of electrostatic charge during flow.
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Hose Manufacturer Profile
Continental ContiTech is a global technology company focused on the development and manufacture of industrial solutions for power transmission, material handling, and other key areas of modern industry. It is an important partner across a wide range of industrial sectors – from the automotive industry and rail vehicles to aviation and industrial machinery.
The portfolio also includes a range of thermoplastic hoses, formerly known under the traditional Italian Merlett brand, which has been part of Continental since 2019.
ContiTech is a part of the Continental AG group, which, with dozens of production sites and tens of thousands of employees worldwide, ranks among the largest European industrial companies.
We are an authorized distributor and a preferred partner of Continental ContiTech Industrial Solutions within the Partner of Choice program.