Technical Gas Hoses
Industrial hoses for technical gases are designed for the safe distribution of flammable and inert technical gases under pressure – from welding hoses through hoses for LPG dispensing and distribution to hoses for industrial nitrogen and other gaseous media in industrial facilities.
Gas hoses are manufactured exclusively from rubber compounds – most commonly EPDM or NBR – with textile reinforcement and a smooth outer surface resistant to contamination. Key selection parameters include the type of gas and its certification requirements, working pressure, inner diameter, and any requirements for electrical conductivity – these parameters, together with the applicable safety standard, determine the hose’s suitability for a given application.
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
To help you navigate the range of technical gas hoses, we have selected a few representative hose types for each of the main applications.
Welding Hoses
| Designation | Description | Preview |
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TRIX AUTOGENSCHLAUCH BLAU / ROT / SCHWARZEntry Level |
Welding hoses for the safe distribution of oxygen, fuel gases, and inert gases Tube: EPDM, reinforcement: synthetic fibers, cover: EPDM Temperature range: −40 °C to +60 °C |
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CONTI TWIN AUTOGENMid-Range |
Twin hose for the safe distribution of oxygen and fuel gases in welding applications Tube: EPDM, reinforcement: synthetic fibers, cover: EPDM Temperature range: −40 °C to +60 °C |
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TIG WELDINGPremium |
Flexible non-conductive hose for TIG welding, cooling, and inert gas distribution Tube: EPDM, reinforcement: spiral synthetic yarn, cover: EPDM Temperature range: −40 °C to +93 °C |
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TRIX ALLBRENNGASSCHLAUCHSpecialty |
Universal hose for all fuel gases including LPG Tube: NBR, reinforcement: synthetic fibers, cover: NBR Temperature range: −40 °C to +60 °C |
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LPG Hoses
| Designation | Description | Preview |
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TRIX PROPANGASSCHLAUCHEntry Level |
Hose for safe propane-butane distribution Tube: NBR, reinforcement: synthetic fibers, cover: NBR Temperature range: −30 °C to +70 °C |
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LPG DELIVERY PROSpecialty |
Specialty hose for the distribution, transfer, and dispensing of liquid LPG Tube: NBR, reinforcement: synthetic fibers, cover: synthetic rubber Temperature range: −40 °C to +82 °C |
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Industrial Gas Hoses
| Designation | Description | Preview |
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NITROGEN SERVICE 300 PSI / 400 PSIEntry Level |
High-pressure hose for nitrogen distribution in industrial applications Tube: EPDM, reinforcement: spiral synthetic yarn, cover: EPDM Temperature range: −40 °C to +99 °C |
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TRIX STICKSTOFFSCHLAUCHPremium |
Reliable hose for safe nitrogen distribution in demanding industrial operations Tube: EPDM, reinforcement: synthetic fibers, cover: EPDM Temperature range: −40 °C to +60 °C |
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Typical Applications
Technical gas hoses are designed for the distribution of technical – often flammable – gases under pressure. They are therefore subject to strict requirements, particularly regarding leak-tightness, material compatibility, and compliance with applicable safety standards.
In welding shops, mechanical engineering, and construction, welding hoses are used for distributing oxygen and acetylene or other fuel gases to welding and cutting torches – available in single-line and twin-line configurations for direct connection of both gases. LPG hoses are used at dispensing stations, mobile tank trucks, and filling equipment for propane-butane cylinders and vessels. In the chemical and petrochemical industries, in shipyards, and for tank truck transport, hoses are used for distributing industrial nitrogen and other inert gases.
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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.