1. Industrial Fluid Solutions Welding Hose & Safety Review

2. Continental ContiTech High Quality, Safe Welding Hose Single-Line Reels Twin-Line Reels Premade Assemblies

3. Welding Hoses At a Glance

4. Single & Twinline Line Welding
Available in Grade T, Grade R and Grade RM all produced to ARPM requirements. What is the difference? (ARPM: Association for Rubber Products Manufacturers)
Welding Hose
Key Features
Ranking
Grade R
Green is for oxygen and red is acetylene only
GOOD
Grade RM
Green is for oxygen and red is for acetylene only plus has a flame and oil resistant cover unlike Grade R.
BETTER
Grade T
Green is for oxygen and red is for acetylene plus approved for all fuel gases such as hydrogen and propylene (flammable compressed gas). Grade T has both flame and oil resistant tube and cover and is the only welding hose approved by CGA (Compresses Gas Association).
BEST

5. Grade R Welding Hose GOOD +
Construction Tube: EPDM synthetic rubber Cover: EPDM synthetic rubber Reinforcement: Spiral synthetic yarn Temperature: -40˚F to 120˚F (-40˚C to 49˚C)
Features 
GOOD
ARPM IP-7 for Grade R +
CGA E-1
Oxygen
Acetylene
Fuel Gases
Oil resistant tube
Flame resistant tube
Oil resistant cover
Flame resistant cover
Non-Conductive
Sizes 3/16”, 1/4”, 5/16”, 3/8”
Available in smooth or ribbed cover (single line)
Available in single line or twinline
Available in bulk or coupled assemblies

6. Grade RM Welding Hose BETTER +
Construction Tube: SBR synthetic rubber (non-conductive) Cover: Chemivic synthetic rubber Reinforcement: Spiral synthetic yarn Temperature: -40˚F to 120˚F (-40˚C to 49˚C)
 Features
BETTER
ARPM IP-7 for Grade RM +
CGA E-1
Oxygen
Acetylene
Fuel Gases
Oil resistant tube
Flame resistant tube
Oil resistant cover
Flame resistant cover
Non-Conductive
Sizes 3/16”, 1/4”, 5/16”, 3/8”
Available in smooth or ribbed cover
Available in single line or twinline
Available in bulk or coupled assemblies

7. Grade T Welding Hose BEST +
Construction Tube: Polychloroprene synthetic rubber* Cover: Chemivic synthetic rubber Reinforcement: Spiral synthetic yarn Temperature: -40˚F to 120˚F (-40˚C to 49˚C)
Features
BEST
ARPM IP-7 for Grade T +
CGA E-1
Oxygen
Acetylene
Fuel Gases
Oil resistant tube
Flame resistant tube
Oil resistant cover
Flame resistant cover
Non-Conductive
Sizes 3/16”, 1/4”, 5/16”, 3/8”
Available in smooth or ribbed cover (single line)
Available in single line or twinline
Available in bulk or coupled assemblies
*Compatible with all common welding fuel gasses

8. ContiTech Welding Hose Features / Benefits
ContiTech Offers…
Which Means…
Resulting in…
Open Steam Vulcanization
+ No pin pricking of outer cover
Excellent Adhesions
Eliminates danger of pin pricking through tube causing leaks
Exact Length Reels
+ 90% Reels are in ONE piece
+ Multiple length reels all in 50 ft
increments.
Zero $ lost on scrapped product
ARPM IP-7 and CGA E-1
100% COMPLIANCE
Dimensions ● Burst ● Adhesions Heat Age ● Ozone Resistance Oil Resistance ● Low Temp Flexibility ● Flame resistance
Performance
Durability
Safety
Total assurance

9. - - - - WELDING APPLICATION - - - -
TIG Welding Hose
WELDING APPLICATION S
1/4”, 5/16”, 3/8” T
-40˚F to 200˚F (-40˚C to 93˚C) A
Cable cover in the TIG welding process M
Air, cooling water, and inert shielding gasses P
125
A light weight design with maximum flexibility.
The outer cover is resistant to abrasion, ozone and mild chemicals.
Special market with critical dimensions – copper cable running through the hose. OD critical because it fits in to a TIG gun.
Generally sold to OEMs
Construction
Tube: Non-Conductive EPDM
Cover: Non-Conductive EPDM
Reinforcement: Spiral synthetic yarn
Packaging: 500’ reel, 3 piece max, 25’ minimum length
Hose design ratio (burst pressure) 4:1
Sold in bulk only due to application

10. Inert Gas Welding Hoses
WELDING APPLICATION S
1/4” to 2” T
-40˚F to 200˚F (-40˚C to 93˚C) A
Welding and Industrial applications M
Inert gases such as Argon, carbon dioxide, etc. P
200, 250, 300, 400
For use in high-abuse welding and industrial applications.
High quality synthetic materials designed to convey inert gases such as Argon, carbon dioxide, etc.
Available with a smooth or ribbed cover.
Inert Gas hose designs are similar to air & multipurpose but have unique fittings for use in MIG and TIG welding applications.
Constructions vary and are similar to Frontier, Variflex, and Ortac.
Non-conductive options available
The fittings are unique for inert gasses (argon/CO2/helium) used in MIG and TIG welding applications.  The hose assembly would connect to the inert gas bottle or equipment and convey it to the welding tip/nozzle.  The inert gas acts as a protective shield against oxygen and impurities in the air so you get a cleaner, stronger weld. 
Sold in coupled assemblies and in bulk
Hose design ratio (burst pressure) 4:1

11. - - - - WELDING APPLICATION - - - -
Scarfing Welding Hose
WELDING APPLICATION S
3/8” and 1/2” T
-40˚F to 120˚F (-40˚C to 49˚C)* *per ARPM A
Scarfing and severe welding applications M
Designed to meet Grade T standards for all fuel gases. P
250
A heavy duty welding hose.
The extra thick cover lends protection to the hose in high abuse environments such as steel mills, foundries, and industrial plants where the hose may encounter high temperatures, sharp edges, and abrasive conditions.
Construction
Tube: Wingprene synthetic rubber
Cover: Chemivic synthetic rubber
Reinforcement: Spiral synthetic yarn
Packaging: 500’ reels, 3 piece max, 25’ minimum length
Hose design ratio (burst pressure) 4:1
Sold in bulk only

12. Welding Hose Did You Know’s:
Grades R, RM, and T Welding Hoses have different tube and cover compounds.
Single Line Hose available with a smooth or ribbed (corrugated) cover.
Ribbed option is purely cosmetic, traditionally preferred for differentiating welding hoses between air and multipurpose hoses.
Twinline Hose available with a smooth cover only due to duel head extrusion process.
Fittings are unique to welding applications and are manufactured to CGA controlled standards.
Welding Hose standards set by ARPM and CGA approves – North America only.
Due to the critical nature of the application.
SAFETY

13. Welding Hose Capabilities
Capabilities Flyer
ContiTech Capabilities
Welding Hose standards
Welding Hoses
ContiTech Advantages
Welding Hose Grade Good-Better-Best Comparison Chart

14. Welding Hose Safety - Background
FACT #1:
Welding hose not meeting required specifications has been infiltrating the North American market by both imported and domestic hose manufacturers.
FACT #2:
In all extensive competitive benchmark testing, majority of welding hose is not meeting critical welding hose standards and requirements from ARPM and CGA.
FACT #3:
Welding hose NOT meeting standards can lead to a CATASTROPHIC failure!
SUBSTITUTING LOWER PRICE WELDING HOSE IS NOT WORTH THE RISK.

15. Welding Hose Safety
Benchmark reports have proven that low price welding hose does NOT meet safety standards.
Our customers should NOT…..
Compromise Safety
Risk a Catastrophic Failure
Note: Benchmark Test Results Available

16. Welding Hose Safety
Solution: Welding Hose Safety Campaign and Education
What is available?
Safety Flyer and Checklist
Welding Hose Safety PowerPoint
Welding Hose Safety Talking Points
Competitive Benchmark Report
Sample Kits with Failed Hose Samples

17. Welding Hose Safety Checklist
Critical Questions for Welding Hose Safety….
Does the hose meet IP standards?
Does the hose have lot traceability?
Does the hose have ozone resistance?
Does the hose have flame resistance?
SAFETY CHECKLIST FLYER AVAILABLE

18. SAFETY ISSUE IF NOT FOLLOWED
Defining SAFETY
ARPM IP Standards (22 Page Document)
Welding hose requirements for any welding hose sold in North America.
The standards, developed by ARPM, are only adhered to North America
Other manufacturing countries do not following these guidelines.
SAFETY ISSUE IF NOT FOLLOWED

19. Defining SAFETY ARPM IP-7 2016 Standards Critical Requirements:
Lot Traceability
Ozone Resistance
Flame Resistance
Heat Age Testing
Burst Ratings
Elongation
Rubber Hardness

20. Defining SAFETY ARPM IP-7 2016 Standards
LOT TRACEABILITY
ALL WELDING HOSE MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING:
Manufacturer’s Name or Trademark
Working Pressures
Date of Manufacturer
Statement of “Meets ARPM IP ” or earlier version

21. Defining SAFETY - Lot Traceability (cont’d)
Through testing, low cost welding hose consistently fails at the following:
Improper or incomplete lay line branding
Packaging labels to not state specific grade (R, RM, or T)
No PROP 65 Warnings
No pressure ratings branded on the hose.
Meets or exceeds ARPM-CGA-OSHA specifications.
Example: Low cost welding hose will state it meets CGA standards. Tests shows the hose is Grade R and CGA only recognizes Grade T.
Customers receiving inaccurate information and are being misled to believe their welding hose meets welding hose standards.

22. Defining SAFETY ARPM IP-7 2016 Standards
OZONE RESISTANCE
Ozone resistance is critical to welding hose safety
100% ozone resistant
No cracks in cover
CONSISTENTLY FAILING RESULTS

23. Defining SAFETY ARPM IP-7 2016 Standards
FLAME RESISTANCE
Grade RM and Grade T welding hose MUST be flame resistant.
Hose needs to pass a 12 second flame exposure
Hose must also not be consumed by flame.
LOW COST WELDING HOSE CONSISTENTLY FAILS FLAME RESISTANT REQUIREMENTS AND IS A SAFETY RISK

24. Defining Welding Hose SAFETY
ContiTech welding hose meets ALL RMA IP Standards.
ContiTech welding hose meets ALL traceability requirements
ContiTech welding hose meets ALL flame resistance requirements.
ContiTech welding hose meets ALL ozone resistance requirements.
CONTITECH MEETS ALL WELDING HOSE SAFETY AND SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
WELDING IS A HIGH LIABILITY APPLICATION
DO NOT COMPROMISE FOR PRODUCT WHICH DOES NOT MEET STANDARDS

25. Defining Welding Hose SAFETY
REVIEW THE WELDING HOSE CHECKLIST TODAY
Then ask….
“is your welding hose safe?”
The answer is “YES” with ContiTech

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