How To Store Rubber Hoses? | PASSIONHOSE

Due to the natural properties of rubber, all rubber products will undergo changes in their physical properties and performance levels. These changes typically occur over time depending on the type of rubber used. However, several factors or a combination of factors can accelerate these changes. Various additives used in rubber hoses may also be negatively affected by improper storage conditions. The following recommendations include a series of precautions to minimize aging during storage.

1.Storage Time

Rubber hoses should be stored using a first-in, first-out method to minimize storage time. If long-term storage cannot be avoided, the following storage condition recommendations should be adhered to. If these recommendations cannot be followed, the rubber hoses should be thoroughly inspected before use.

2. Physical Storage Conditions of Rubber Hoses

Mechanical stress must be avoided, including excessive stretching, compression, or deformation, and contact with sharp or pointed objects should be prevented. Rubber hoses should preferably be stored on suitable shelves or placed on dry ground. Coiled rubber hoses must be stored horizontally, and rubber hoses should not be stacked. If stacking cannot be avoided, the stacking height should not cause permanent deformation of the hoses at the bottom. Efforts should be made to avoid coiling rubber hoses around pillars or hooks. If rubber hoses are shipped as straight lengths, they should be stored horizontally without bending.

3. Avoiding Contact with Certain Substances

Rubber hoses should not come into contact with solvents, fuels, oils, fats, unstable chemicals, acids, disinfectants, or general organic liquids. Any type of rubber will be damaged after contact with these substances. During storage, rubber hoses should also avoid contact with metals such as manganese, iron, copper, and their alloys. Rubber hoses should not come into contact with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or wood or fabric treated with creosote. Rubber hose products should be stored in their original packaging whenever possible, as wooden crates and cardboard boxes can protect the hoses from various hazards.

4. Temperature and Humidity Requirements for Storage

Recommended storage temperature: 10°C to 21°C. Note: Rubber hoses should not be stored at temperatures above 38°C or below 0°C. If stored below 0°C, some rubber hoses may harden and need to be heated before use. The relative humidity for storing rubber hoses should not exceed 65%.

5. Avoid Exposure to Heat Sources

Rubber hoses should not be stored near heat sources. If this is not possible, thermal insulation devices should be used to protect the hoses from heat.

6. Avoid Exposure to Light

The storage room for rubber hoses should be kept dark, especially avoiding direct sunlight or strong artificial light. If the storage room has windows or any openings covered with glass, they should be shielded.

7. Avoid Exposure to Oxygen and Ozone

Rubber hoses should be appropriately packaged or stored in sealed containers (cardboard boxes or wooden crates) to prevent exposure to the air. No equipment that releases ozone should be placed in the storage room, as ozone has a particularly strong effect on all rubber products.

8. Avoid Exposure to Electric or Magnetic Fields

The storage room for rubber hoses should avoid any situations that might generate electric or magnetic fields, including exposure to high-voltage cables or high-frequency generators.

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