Flexible Tubing for Marine Engine Rooms

Marine environments present particular challenges when selecting flexible tubing, hose and conduit. From ship engine rooms to leisure boats and marina installations, components may be exposed to moisture, salt water, vibration and changing temperatures.

Whitehouse Flexible Tubing supplies flexible metallic tubing, hose and specialist assemblies for marine applications, with products designed to meet a variety of industrial and vessel requirements.

Choosing the correct product starts with understanding where it will be installed and what it needs to do.

Where Is Flexible Tubing Used in Marine Applications?

Whitehouse identifies several marine applications for its products, including:

• Ship and boat engine rooms
• Shipyards and dockyards
• Leisure boats and cruisers
• Marina developments

Each installation can have different requirements.

A flexible hose used for an engine-room application may need different properties from a conduit protecting electrical cables or a hose transferring liquids.

This is why it is important to select tubing according to its intended purpose rather than simply choosing by material or diameter.

Why Is Material Selection Important?

Marine installations can expose components to moisture, salt water and other demanding environmental conditions.

Whitehouse supplies flexible metallic tubing in different materials, including stainless steel, as well as polymer hoses for specific applications.

Stainless steel products can be useful where corrosion resistance is an important consideration.

However, the correct material depends on the complete installation, including the environment, operating temperature, application and connections.

Flexible Metal Tubing for Marine Installations

Flexible metallic tubing can provide a combination of mechanical strength and flexibility.

Whitehouse manufactures stripwound metallic tubing, including stainless steel constructions, for applications such as ducting, conveyance and protective casing.

For example, Stainless Steel Griplock is described by Whitehouse as a corrosion-resistant flexible metallic hose suitable for ducting, conveyance and protective applications.

The required construction should be selected according to the application and its operating conditions.

Protecting Electrical Cables with Flexible Conduit

Electrical cable protection is another consideration in marine environments.

Whitehouse supplies stainless steel flexible conduit, including its S-DNP uncovered conduit.

This product is manufactured from Type 304 stainless steel as standard, with Type 316 available on request.

Whitehouse identifies marine environments among the applications where the corrosion resistance of stainless steel conduit can be particularly useful.

When selecting conduit, the installation environment, conduit diameter, fittings and cable protection requirements should all be considered.

What About Flexible Hose for Water and Other Liquids?

Whitehouse also supplies polymer hoses for liquid-transfer applications.

Its Multipurpose Hose is described as suitable for the delivery of air and water, together with applications requiring a flexible oil-resistant hose.

Different hoses have different material constructions and operating limits, so it is important to check the individual product information before selecting a hose for a particular liquid.

Bespoke Hose Assemblies for Marine Projects

Some marine installations require specific lengths, connections or configurations.

Whitehouse manufactures bespoke metal hose assemblies, bellows and expansion joints for specialist applications.

For non-standard requirements, customers can discuss their installation with Whitehouse to identify an appropriate product or assembly.

Providing dimensions, connection details and operating conditions can help with the selection process.

What Should You Consider Before Ordering?

Before choosing a flexible hose or conduit for a marine installation, consider:

• The intended application
• Exposure to moisture and salt water
• Required material
• Operating temperature
• Movement and vibration
• Hose or conduit diameter
• Required length
• End fittings and connections
• Whether a standard or bespoke assembly is needed

The correct choice will depend on the specific operating conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of flexible tubing does Whitehouse supply for marine applications?

Whitehouse supplies flexible metallic tubing, conduit, polymer hose and bespoke assemblies for a range of marine and industrial applications.

Is stainless steel flexible conduit suitable for marine environments?

Whitehouse identifies marine environments as an application for its stainless steel uncovered conduit. The correct grade, fittings and installation requirements should be checked before specification.

Can flexible tubing be used in boat engine rooms?

Yes. Whitehouse lists ship and boat engine rooms among the marine applications it serves. Product selection depends on the intended use and operating conditions.

Does Whitehouse supply flexible hose for water?

Yes. Whitehouse’s Multipurpose Hose range includes products suitable for water delivery and other specified applications.

Can Whitehouse manufacture bespoke marine hose assemblies?

Whitehouse supplies custom metal hose assemblies and specialist flexible tubing solutions. Bespoke requirements can be discussed with its technical team.

Marine Flexible Tubing from Whitehouse

Whitehouse Flexible Tubing supplies flexible metallic tubing, conduit, polymer hose and bespoke assemblies for marine and industrial applications.

Whether your project involves an engine room, leisure vessel, shipyard or marina installation, selecting the correct product is important.

Explore our marine applications and flexible tubing range, or contact Whitehouse to discuss your requirements.