Steam Hose Manufacturer in India — IS 10655 Industrial Steam Hose Pipe

A steam hose is a flexible, high-temperature resistant rubber hose specifically designed to convey saturated and superheated steam in industrial applications. They are constructed using heat-resistant EPDM rubber for the inner tube and outer cover, and reinforced with high-tensile steel wire braids to safely withstand extreme pressures and thermal cycling without bursting or degrading rapidly.

IS 10655 is the Indian Standard specification for rubber steam hoses used in industrial applications. It classifies steam hoses into Type 1 (low pressure up to 5 bar / 151°C), Type 2 (medium pressure up to 10 bar / 195°C), and Type 3 (high pressure up to 17 bar / 232°C). Flexihose steam hoses strictly adhere to this standard, ensuring rigorous testing and a high safety factor of 10:1 between burst and working pressure.

The maximum temperature depends on the hose type and construction. An IS 10655 Type 2 steam hose is rated for temperatures up to 195°C. A heavier-duty Type 3 steam hose, often reinforced with double steel wire braids, can safely handle temperatures up to 232°C. Always verify that your system temperature does not exceed the manufacturer's maximum rating.

The primary differences lie in pressure and temperature ratings per IS 10655. Type 1 is for low-pressure steam (up to 5 bar / 151°C). Type 2 is the most common industrial grade, handling medium-pressure saturated steam (up to 10 bar / 195°C). Type 3 is engineered for high-pressure and superheated steam applications (up to 17 bar / 232°C) and requires heavier steel wire reinforcement.

Premium steam hoses are constructed using EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) synthetic rubber for both the inner tube and the outer cover. EPDM is selected because it provides exceptional resistance to high heat, steam, ozone, and aging. The reinforcement layer consists of one or more braids of high-tensile brass-coated steel wire to provide the necessary burst strength.

Steam hoses are widely used in heavy and process industries. Key sectors include sugar mills and distilleries (for process heating), chemical and pharmaceutical plants (for sterilization and reactor heating), food and dairy processing (for hygienic steam cleaning), tyre manufacturing (for vulcanization presses), and general power plants and refineries.

To select the correct steam hose, you must know your system's maximum working pressure and maximum steam temperature. Choose Type 2 (10 bar / 195°C) for standard applications or Type 3 (17 bar / 232°C) for severe duties. Additionally, select the correct bore size to match your required flow rate and ensure compatible steam hose fittings (never use standard water hose clamps on a steam hose).

The price of steam hose in India varies based on the bore size (e.g., 1/2″ vs 2″), the pressure rating (Type 2 vs Type 3), and the order quantity. Because Flexihose India manufactures directly in Bhiwadi, we offer factory-direct pricing to industrial buyers, eliminating trading margins. You can request a current price list by messaging +91 8094002348 with your requirements.

Yes, test certificates are standard with every order. Because steam is a critical safety application, our in-house laboratory tests every batch for burst pressure, dimensional accuracy, and material integrity per IS 10655. We provide actual measured test values with your shipment, which is essential for plant safety audits and OEM documentation.

Yes, Flexihose India exports high-quality IS 10655 steam hoses to markets across the GCC, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Qatar. Our factory provides full export documentation (commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, and test reports). Sea freight transit to major GCC ports like Jebel Ali or Jeddah typically takes 10–18 days from dispatch.