The benefit of switching from standard product to ST/UT is that the hose wire combination is lighter, has a higher burst and working pressure, leading to a better energy consumption-performance ratio. Topped with EAF steel you also reach the highest sustainability standards.
Strength and low environmental impact for every use
Bekaert offers a comprehensive portfolio for high-pressure hoses, ranging from fit for purpose NT-based solutions to next-generation options using highly engineered ST/UT materials which can be combined with EAF processed steel.
Whether you need spiral or braided hose wire for your solution, with our next-gen hose wire offering, you no longer need to trade off between outstanding product performance and sustainability. Our ST/UT wire based hose wire maintains the high quality and durability you expect from us, while drastically reducing the carbon footprint associated with traditional hose wire and high-pressure hoses.
Spiral hose reinforcement wire and Braided Hose reinforcement wire in various grades, also available in EAF steel
Both our spiral and braided reinforcement wire - ranging from entry-level NT to various high-end ST/UT wire grades - offer the following characteristics and benefits:
- High flexibility and impulse life
- Superior burst performance
- Corrosion and high-temperature resistance
- Various coating options
- Reliable, flexible supply from regional plants
- Cutting edge product development and technical support
- Highly sustainable solution alternative: ST/UT hose wire, which can be combined with EAF steel.