Technical hoses & specialist hoses with Circular Engineering

Technical hoses and specialised hoses are hose solutions for industrial applications with specific requirements. They are used when standard hoses do not meet the necessary criteria in terms of chemical resistance, temperature, pressure, abrasion resistance, flexibility, installation space or regulatory requirements. The Masterflex Group develops suitable hose and connection systems, ranging from solutions ready for series production to bespoke solutions tailored to the customer’s requirements.

A specialised hose is the right choice when a standard product is technically unable to meet the required performance, safety or service life standards, or is not the most cost-effective option. Typical reasons include aggressive media, high abrasion, extreme temperatures, complex installation scenarios, stringent hygiene requirements or specific approvals. Technical and specialised hoses allow these requirements to be specifically incorporated into the product design. If you need more inspiration, visit our Development Solutions website and the Masterflex Group YouTube channel, where you’ll find plenty of spotlight videos and success stories featuring bespoke solutions.

The Masterflex Group develops technical hoses and specialised hoses for sectors including mechanical and plant engineering, medical technology, the food industry, the automotive sector, aviation, the chemical industry and other industrial and specialist markets. In doing so, the hose, connection technology and, where applicable, other components are regarded as a coordinated system.

Depending on the application, technical hoses and specialist hoses can be designed, for example, in terms of material, geometry, nominal diameter, wall thickness, flexibility, abrasion resistance, pressure and temperature resistance, as well as connection solutions. Requirements relating to electrical properties, transparency, colour, laser engraving, markings, recyclability, surface texture or regulatory compliance may also form part of the development process.

Masterflex SE is a pioneer in circular engineering within the hose industry, which means incorporating circularity right from the development stage of technical and specialist hoses. This involves selecting suitable materials, minimising or assessing wear and tear, designing products to be as easily separable as possible, and providing options for reuse, recycling and reintegration into technical cycles. In this way, technical performance can be combined with a more sustainable materials strategy.

Masterflex SE works in partnership with clients on projects, from the initial requirements through design, material selection and sampling right through to testing and series production readiness. This is underpinned by experience with more than 450 plastics, over 120,000 product variants, and extensive expertise in various manufacturing processes and markets. Technical distributors remain key partners in identifying practical requirements at an early stage and working together to translate them into viable solutions. The German group of companies has an exceptionally extensive global network.

Yes. Technical hoses and specialised hoses can be supplied as complete hose systems, complete with suitable connectors, flanges, clamps, seals and fitting components. Ready-to-install hose assemblies and bespoke hose sets are also available on request. This reduces the number of interfaces, simplifies procurement and installation, and provides a clearly coordinated solution for the specific application.

The diversity of our fields of application provides us with experience that translates directly into safe hose solutions. Whether in the automotive sector, the food industry, mechanical engineering, medical technology, aviation or other specialist markets: the Masterflex Group develops hose assemblies and connection solutions for demanding applications with a wide range of requirements.

We have been a trusted supplier and development partner to numerous well-known brands, international industrial companies and leading manufacturers for many years. And with good reason: we combine in-depth knowledge of materials, broad industry expertise and engineering know-how to create solutions that are technically sound, economically viable and reliably effective in practice.