In the petrochemical and refinery industries, unplanned downtime can cost millions. Hydrocarbon drain applications during plant turnarounds demand hose assemblies that are engineered for safety, chemical resistance, and immediate availability. That’s where National Hose and Gates step in.
Turnaround Demands Require Hydrocarbon Drain Hose Solutions You Can Trust
Hydrocarbon drain hoses are used in extremely hazardous environments, especially during scheduled plant shutdowns and maintenance turnarounds. These hoses must handle hot hydrocarbons, light chemicals, oil, and high-temperature steam — all under high pressure. A failure in these conditions could mean risk to both personnel and production.
Overview of Gates Hydrocarbon Drain Hose Assemblies
National Hose is proud to supply Gates® Hydrocarbon Drain Hoses, pre-assembled and ready to deploy. These assemblies are engineered with:
- Petroleum and chemically resistant rubber compounds
- Braided steel wire reinforcement delivering a 10:1 pressure safety rating
- Pin-pricked covers to prevent blistering during steam cleaning
- Standard couplings including Female Ground Joint x Male NPT
These hoses meet stringent safety standards and are designed to perform reliably under extreme conditions.
Key Benefits and Applications
- Immediate availability – thousands of assemblies in stock
- Engineered for refinery turnarounds
- Handles high heat and chemical exposure
- Pressure tested and NAHAD-certified
- Compatible with OnGuard™ Asset Tracking System
- Available in popular configurations:
- ¾” x 50’ FGJ x MNPT
- 1” x 50’ FGJ x MNPT
Why Choose National Hose?
As part of Singer Industrial, National Hose offers local service with national strength. Our team of industrial hose experts are trained to match the right hose to your specific application — ensuring safety, compliance, and uptime. We back every assembly with testing, certification, and support from our OnGuard™ program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is a hydrocarbon drain hose used for?
Hydrocarbon drain hoses are used to safely drain and transfer hydrocarbons, oils, and chemicals during maintenance turnarounds in refineries and petrochemical plants.
Q2: What makes Gates Hydrocarbon Drain Hoses suitable for turnarounds?
They feature chemical-resistant construction, steel wire reinforcement for high pressure, and pin-pricked covers to prevent blistering during cleaning.
Q3: Are these hoses available pre-assembled?
Yes, National Hose stocks thousands of pre-assembled Gates Hydrocarbon Drain Hoses ready to ship in common configurations.
Q4: Can I track hose assets across facilities?
Yes. Ask us about the OnGuard™ Asset Tracking System, which helps monitor hose performance and maintenance history.
Contact Us Today
Whether you’re preparing for a scheduled turnaround or need rapid deployment support, trust National Hose and Gates for hydrocarbon drain hose solutions that deliver safety, reliability, and speed. Contact us today to request a quote or learn more about our in-stock hose assemblies.