Marine Loading Hose

Floating Reducer Hose - Single Carcass

Engineered for offshore crude oil transfer, marine bunkering, and heavy-duty marine dredging, our single carcass floating reducer hose provides a seamless flexible transition between two pipeline sections of different diameters.

Quick Specifications

Inner Diameter Range (Bore Reduction)Customized (e.g., 24" to 20", 20" to 16", 16" to 12" / 300mm to 600mm)
Inner Lining CompoundOil-Resistant NBR / Synthetic Rubber (Aromatic Content up to 50%)
Reinforcement LayerMulti-Ply High-Tensile Tire Cord + Helical Steel Wire Reinforcement
Reserve Buoyancy LayerIntegrated Closed-Cell Synthetic Foam (Zero Water Absorption)
Outer Cover CompoundHeavy-Duty EPDM Rubber (Abrasion, Seawater, UV & Ozone Resistant)
Working Pressure (WP)15 Bar to 21 Bar (215 PSI to 300 PSI)
SAE / DIN / EN Standards
100% Proof Tested
OEM Branding Available
MOQ Flexible

Overview

Product Overview

The Floating Reducer Hose (Single Carcass) by Quanyi Rubber is a specialized marine oil and fluid transfer hose designed to connect pipeline systems with differing inner diameters while maintaining self-buoyant surface positioning. Specifically engineered for demanding offshore environments—such as Single Point Mooring (SPM) facilities, FPSO offshore loading terminals, and heavy-duty marine dredging operations—this hose eliminates the need for external buoy attachment.

Manufactured with a high-grade synthetic rubber inner lining tailored for crude oil, liquid hydrocarbons, refined fuels, or abrasive slurry, the tube provides superior oil and wear resistance. The structural carcass is reinforced with multiple plies of high-tenacity tire cord and helical steel wire, offering high tensile strength, kink resistance, and full vacuum capability.

The floating carcass incorporates a specialized closed-cell foam layer that absorbs zero water, ensuring persistent reserve buoyancy even if the tough outer cover suffers localized surface damage. Wrapped in an age-, ozone-, UV-, and seawater-resistant EPDM outer rubber cover, the hose withstands severe wave motion, constant rubbing, and marine environmental exposure. Equipped with integrated built-in steel flanges, Quanyi floating reducer hoses ensure maximum operational safety and seamless diameter transition in offshore liquid logistics.

Key Features

Key Features

  • Reducer design provides a smooth internal flow transition between different pipeline sizes
  • Integrated closed-cell foam layer provides minimum 20% reserve buoyancy without absorbing water
  • Single carcass construction offers high flexibility, excellent fatigue resistance, and lighter handling
  • Multi-ply tire cord and spiral steel wire reinforcement ensure full vacuum and burst safety
  • Heavy-duty oil-resistant inner lining handles crude oil, refined petroleum, and seawater slurry
  • Seawater-, UV-, and ozone-resistant EPDM outer cover protects against ocean weathering and abrasion
  • Precision built-in forged steel flanges ensure 100% leak-proof connection integrity under heavy wave action

Structure

Hose Structure

Inner Tube: Smooth oil and hydrocarbon resistant synthetic rubber compound
Reinforcement: Plies of synthetic textile cord with embedded heavy steel wire helix
Buoyancy Body: Lightweight closed-cell polyethylene foam buoyancy layer
Outer Cover: Weather, ocean sunlight, and abrasion-resistant orange/black EPDM rubber cover

Applications

Applications

Offshore SPM (Single Point Mooring) and CALM Buoy Discharge Lines
FPSO (Floating Production Storage and Offloading) Tandem Crude Oil Loading
Marine Oil Tanker and Bunkering Pipeline Diameter Transition
Offshore Dredging, Sand Slurry Discharge, and Marine Mining Systems
Subsea Pipeline to Surface Floating Line Connection Interfaces

Advantages

Why Choose This Product

Eliminates the complexity and cost of installing separate rigid metal reducer fittings in floating lines
Guarantees continuous surface visibility and buoyancy control under extreme marine conditions
Smooth inner taper design minimizes turbulence, pressure drop, and flow erosion
High 5:1 burst pressure safety ratio prevents catastrophic marine oil spills and environmental hazards
Extensive customization options for flange standards, buoyancy ratios, and specialized fluid linings

Technical Data

Technical Specifications

Inner Diameter Range (Bore Reduction)Customized (e.g., 24" to 20", 20" to 16", 16" to 12" / 300mm to 600mm)
Inner Lining CompoundOil-Resistant NBR / Synthetic Rubber (Aromatic Content up to 50%)
Reinforcement LayerMulti-Ply High-Tensile Tire Cord + Helical Steel Wire Reinforcement
Reserve Buoyancy LayerIntegrated Closed-Cell Synthetic Foam (Zero Water Absorption)
Outer Cover CompoundHeavy-Duty EPDM Rubber (Abrasion, Seawater, UV & Ozone Resistant)
Working Pressure (WP)15 Bar to 21 Bar (215 PSI to 300 PSI)
Design Burst Pressure5:1 Safety Factor (Burst Pressure ≥ 5 x W.P)
Operating Temperature-20°C to +82°C (-4°F to +180°F)
End FittingsBuilt-In Steel Flanges (ANSI 150#, 300#, ASME, or Custom Marine Flanges)
Manufacturing StandardOCIMF (Oil Companies International Marine Forum) / ISO 28041 Guidelines

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary function of a floating reducer hose in offshore operations?
It connects two floating pipeline sections of different diameters while maintaining continuous surface flotation and a smooth internal fluid transition without requiring external buoy floats.
Will the hose sink if the outer rubber cover gets damaged by sea debris?
No, the buoyancy layer uses a closed-cell foam structure that does not absorb water, ensuring the hose maintains reserve buoyancy even if the outer cover is punctured.
What fluid media can be conveyed through this reducer hose?
It is engineered for crude oil, liquid hydrocarbons, refined fuel oils, marine bunkering fluids, seawater, and abrasive dredging slurries.
What pressure ratings and safety factors do these marine hoses meet?
Standard working pressure options range from 15 to 21 Bar (215 to 300 PSI) with a safety burst factor of 5:1 in compliance with marine industry standards.
Are flange connections customizable to match existing SPM or FPSO manifolds?
Yes, we manufacture built-in steel flanges conforming to ANSI B16.5, ASME, or custom marine specifications with specialized anti-corrosion coatings.

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