If you are looking for professional tube manipulation services that are also reliable, we can help. Our team has aided countless clients throughout the years. They have come from all kinds of industries too. Whatever it is you are looking to achieve, we can help you do it. Even better, we can do so for reasonable prices.

Hydraulic systems

One type of tube we work with is hydraulic, which finds its place in a variety of systems. These are an everyday part of the industrial and construction sectors. They work to power an extensive range of vehicles and machinery. These systems accomplish work via compressing liquids to transfer power. It almost always consists of moving the hydraulic fluid through a multitude of tubes and hoses.

Many make the mistake of believing the differences between tubing and hoses are negligible. Others convince themselves that the two refer to the same component. However, they are very different and you cannot expect to swap one out for another without suffering some issues.

The best way to avoid problems is by knowing the facts. We are going to go over them here, then you can speak to us if you need expert tube manipulation services.

Two factors

The differences between tubes and hoses come down to two interrelated factors. These are construction material and rigidity. To put it simply, hoses are flexible. Tubes are rigid. A hose’s flexibility demands that it be made from rubber or thermoplastic. Usually, it needs reinforcement with a metal mesh or fibre. As for tube, you can construct them entirely from metal.

A tube’s metal construction offers it a far superior structural integrity. As such, the lifespan is greater. It will be less vulnerable to damage too. This could be from heat, friction, or the rigours of daily use. What’s more, hydraulic tubes are largely immune to damage from UV rays. These can harm the softer hoses. So, external machinery would generally benefit more from tubing.

There is one thing you must remain aware of with tubes though, this being vibration. A metal tube’s rigidity tends to make it brittle as well. When installed in a high vibration area of a hydraulic set up, a tube could be damaged. Or, it can work loose as time progresses. The flexible attributes of hoses makes them more resistant to harm in the vibrating areas.

Another thing tubes have is a greater degree of vulnerability to corrosion. Due to this, you need to go out of your way to clean them regularly. Do it to remove potentially damaging materials. Failing to do so will lead to them negatively affecting the tube’s lifespan. You should use hoses in areas of systems that regularly encounter acidic or otherwise corrosive substances. Or choose tube with a reliable protective coating. If you get tube manipulation, make sure it won’t damage the coatings or get it before you apply them.

Think about heat

Hydraulic tubes possess another essential advantage over hoses. Their ability to handle heat is what we are referring to. You can paint tubing or tape it up to heighten its reflective abilities. Consequently, it will absorb less heat. You can protect the tube on a structural level. More significantly, tubing’s reflective potential aids in keeping temperatures of the system within reasonable limits. When fluids heat up, it results in an inefficient system. Temperatures higher than 180ºF will also start sealing compounds and even the hydraulic fluid.

Compared to tubes, hoses permit much more heat to penetrate into the hydraulic fluid. This heat will cause the hose to expand too. It will lead to negative impacts on the system’s pressure. The machine will run for longer stretches to finish its task. Moreover, the hoses become more vulnerable to ruptures. It will render the system unusable until you replace them.

A hydraulic system utilising both tubes and hoses will give you the results you need. When the time comes to upgrade or replace such utensils, you will need the right replacements.

We offer unrivalled flexibility with tube manipulation

At Multiform Tubes Engineering Ltd, we have one of the most skilful, knowledgeable teams around. They can use various techniques to produce whatever utensils you need. These tubes will have all the features to fulfil their applications. For example, you could choose bends, angles, reduced or expanded ends, beading, and more.

So, if you’d like to do business with us and get the most reliable tube manipulation in the UK, please get in touch. We’re a friendly business with a focus on ensuring the best level of customer service.