Our composite hose assemblies provide strength and flexibility for critical fuel transfer and venting tasks.
Nexus FTS offers top-tier composite hose assemblies designed for maximum durability and flexibility. Manufactured with thermoplastic films and a durable PVC outer layer, these hoses are built to withstand high pressure and harsh conditions. Our composite hoses, reinforced with helix wire, are ideal for fuel transfer and venting applications.
Nexus FTS ensures each hose assembly is cut to precise lengths, offering clients tailored solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and performance in industrial field operations.
Tailored Solutions
Every composite hose is specified based on the fluid, environment, and operating conditions to ensure long-term performance and safety. Nexus works closely with fleet operators to select the right materials and construction for each transfer application, whether it’s fuel, chemical, or vapor service.
Why Composite Hoses? Nexus composite hoses are constructed with multiple layers of engineered materials, bound between internal and external wire helixes. This layered design allows each hose to be tailored to the specific fuel, vapor, or chemical being transferred, ensuring safety, strength, and flexibility in demanding environments. The wire-reinforced construction provides high-pressure handling while maintaining a lightweight, easy-to-handle design with a tight bend radius, resulting in durable, long-lasting hoses suitable for a wide range of bulk transfer applications.
Key Benefits:
- Configurable end fittings to suit fleet and site standards
- Hose construction tailored to media type and operating pressure
- Reinforced wire helix for strength and structural integrity
- Lightweight design with excellent flexibility
- Abrasion and puncture-resistant outer cover
- Efficient, long-life performance in harsh conditions
Our Range of Hoses
1. Petrol Hose – AS 2683 Compliant
Nexus’s petrol hose range meets the strict demands of the petrochemical industry, with full compliance to AS 2683-2000. These hoses are designed for the safe transfer of hydrocarbon-based products, featuring a robust polypropylene film and fabric core, reinforced with internal and external wire helixes, and finished with a tough PVC-coated outer layer.
- NEX-FUEL (Code 1000): Green with reflective yellow stripe. Designed for suction and delivery of petroleum-based products, suitable for road and rail tankers. Temperature range: -30°C to +80°C. Internal and external wire: Galvanised steel. Working pressure: 700 kPa.
- NEX-FUEL HD (Code 901): Black with no stripe. Used for ship-to-shore and general-purpose heavy-duty applications conveying petroleum products. Suitable for heavy-duty discharge for road and rail tankers, docks, ship-to-shore. Temperature range: -30°C to +80°C. Internal and external wire: Galvanised steel. Working pressure: 1400 kPa (up to 2″) and 1000 kPa (2 1/2″ to 6″).
- NEX-FUEL LW (Code 1003): Yellow with reflective green stripe. Super-lightweight hose for suction and delivery of petroleum-based products where ease of handling is paramount. Temperature range: -30°C to +80°C. Internal wire: Aluminium. External wire: Galvanised steel. Working pressure: 500 kPa (2 1/2″ and 3″) and 400 kPa (4″).
- NEX-AIR (Code AVA): Black with green stripe. Specially designed for the suction and delivery of aviation fuel. Temperature range: -20°C to +80°C. Internal wire: Stainless steel. External wire: Galvanised steel. Working pressure: 700 kPa (1 1/2″), 600 kPa (2″), 500 kPa (3″), 400 kPa (4″).
- NEX-VR (Code VRH): Black with yellow stripe. Suitable for the collection or transfer of hydrocarbon vapours within the petroleum industry. Temperature range: -30°C to +80°C. Internal and external wire: Galvanised steel. Working pressure: 400 kPa (4″).
- NEX-TAR (Code 966): White with no stripe. Made from polyester film and fabric for high-temperature operation, ideal for the transfer of hot bitumen via gravity, suction, or pressure up to 180°C. Suitable for road tanker loading and discharge, in-plant transfer, spraying, and spray bar applications. Also suitable for conveying high aromatic content fuels. Temperature range: -30°C to +180°C. Internal wire: Galvanised steel. External wire: Stainless steel. Working pressure: 700 kPa (1″, 1 1/4″, 1 1/2″), 600 kPa (2″), 500 kPa (2 1/2″, 3″), 400 kPa (4″).
- Note: Not recommended for use close to direct external radiant heat as the cover is not flame-retardant. Hoses should be flushed with diesel or kerosene after use. Cleaning with steam or direct external heat is not recommended.
2. Chemical Hose – AS 2594:1983 Compliant
Nexus’s AS 2594:1983-compliant chemical hose range is built for versatility and chemical resistance, suitable for both suction and discharge of a wide variety of aggressive media. Manufactured using polypropylene film and fabric layers, these hoses provide reliable resistance to most acids, alkalis, and solvents. They are reinforced with internal and external wire helixes for structural integrity and pressure handling, and finished with a durable PVC-coated outer cover. Wire type and material combinations can be tailored based on specific chemical compatibility.
- NEX-CHEM (Code 951): Grey with red stripe. Temperature range: -30°C to +100°C. Internal wire: PP-coated galvanised steel. External wire: Galvanised steel. Working pressure: 1400 kPa (1″, 1 1/4″, 1 1/2″), 1200 kPa (2″), 1000 kPa (2 1/2″, 3″), 700 kPa (4″).
- NEX-CHEM SS (Code 952): Grey with blue stripe. Temperature range: -30°C to +100°C. Internal wire: PP coated galvanised steel. External wire: Stainless steel. Working pressure: 1400 kPa (1″, 1 1/4″, 1 1/2″, 2″), 1000 kPa (2 1/2″, 3″, 4″).
- NEX-CHEM HD (Code 969ASS): Red with white stripe. PTFE lined for increased resistance to aggressive chemicals. Temperature range: -30°C to +100°C. Internal and external wire: Stainless steel. Working pressure: 1400 kPa (1″, 1 1/4″, 1 1/2″), 1200 kPa (2″), 1000 kPa (2 1/2″, 3″).
Hose Grades and Types:
- Type 1 hose: Designed for suction and discharge and is non-collapsible.
- Type 2 hose: Designed for discharge only and is non-collapsible.
- Grade 1 hose: Suitable for fuels containing up to 30% aromatic hydrocarbon content.
- Grade 2 hose: Suitable for fuels containing up to 50% aromatic hydrocarbon content.
- Grade 3 hose: Suitable for fuels containing over 50% aromatic hydrocarbon content.
- Kind 1 hose: Has an electrical resistance not greater than 10 ohm/m.
Composite Hose Assembly Testing
All Nexus composite hose assemblies undergo pressure and electrical testing in accordance with AS 2683, AS 2594, and AS 1180 standards. For ongoing safety and compliance, hydrostatic testing is recommended every 12 months, and electrical continuity testing every 6 months. The working pressure of a complete assembly is limited to the lowest rated component. Each assembly is tagged for traceability and verification, ensuring confidence and compliance.