Kuriyama recently introduced The Boomer, Alfagomma T704HA Series, industrial sewer vacuum hose that offers a unique degree of flexibility while still maintaining high abrasion resistance. The secret to its durability is its 1/4-inch-thick, red gum rubber inner liner and UV-resistant, corrugated outer cover. The abrasion-resistant tube is especially designed for wet or dry applications where severe abrasion is a factor.
Durability and flexibility
Shaun Munsch from American Vactor Services in Crystal Lake, Illinois, was one of the first to try the hose, using sections on his upper and lower booms since August 2019.
“I’m impressed with the hose and its performance,” Munsch says. “I’ve given it a real workout. Just last week I was working in a sand pit, sucking pure sand for five straight days. The red gum rubber tube didn’t even show any wear. You guys are going to put yourselves out of business with this hose: It lasts so long.”
In addition to its abrasion-resistant liner, The Boomer’s flexibility also contributes to its long service life. Hoses used in the upper boom tube position on vac trucks are subjected to extreme amounts of flexing, bending up to 90 degrees. This bending puts additional stress on hoses, potentially causing the liners to tear or separate. The Boomer’s flexibility allows it to rotate at these extreme angles without fear of damage.
Sizes and specs
The hose is popular for vac truck service, along with use as a drill cutting suction hose in mobile drilling rigs. It has a service temperature range of minus 40 degrees F (minus 40 degrees C) to 212 degrees F (100 degrees C) and a steel helical wire, which can be grounded for static safety. It’s available in size 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, 8- and 10-inch inside diameter. All sizes are rated to full vacuum, and it offers a pounds-per-square-inch safety factor of 3:1 in most sizes.
Kuriyama of America Inc. is part of Kuriyama Holdings Corp. and first opened its doors in 1968. Located in Schaumburg, Illinois, the company develops and markets a complete line of thermoplastic hose and accessories. Today, the Kuriyama of America group of companies includes eight subsidiaries and six distribution centers, as well as numerous distributors, providing a complete line of thermoplastic, rubber and metal hose products and accessories, including couplings and fittings, for use in industrial and commercial applications.
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