Points to check when selecting hose for steam service:
Temperature and pressure together. Steam pressure rises with temperature — select the pressure rating that matches the maximum working temperature, not the room-temperature figure.
Ageing resistance. The cover must resist heat, ozone and ageing so it does not harden or crack under long-term high temperature.
Installation clearance. Keep lines away from radiant heat surfaces and add insulating sleeves where needed; avoid contact with sharp edges.
When to replace. Steam hose is a consumable item: replace the complete assembly once cover cracking, blistering, hardening or fitting leakage appears, rather than running it to failure. Inspection frequency depends on duty intensity.
Xuantone supplies heat-resistant hose and assemblies; temperature and pressure ratings follow the specification sheet, and special conditions should be confirmed with temperature, pressure and media details.