What is braid?

The braid is made by weaving stainless steel wires or band plates on the periphery of a flexible hose.The braid is used to prevent elongation of flexible hose under pressure and protect the flexible hose.The braids are classified into three kinds, wire braid, tape braid and twilled braid, according to the material shape.

Wire braid

Some wires are bundled parallel and braided on a flexible hose. Thus obtained braid is called wire braid. This braid is flexible and suitable to absorb frequent displacement. When the internal pressure is high, a two-layer braid is used. Hoses of sizes of up to 250 A can be provided with this type of braid.

Tape braid

A braid obtained by weaving band plates on a flexible hose is called a tape braid. Compared to wire braid, tape braid has higher strength against internal pressure but has lower flexibility.It is suitable to absorb displacement when the frequency of displacement is low. When the internal pressure is high, a two-layer braid isused. Hoses of sizes of 50 A or more can be provided with this type of braid.

Twilled braid

Wires to be used for wire braid are braided into flat plates, and the flat plates are woven on a flexible hose. Thus obtained braid is called a twilled braid. It has high strength and excellent flexibility. Hoses of sizes of 50 A or more can be provided with this type of braid.