3 Inch x 6m SS Flexible Hose vs Stainless Steel Hose C/W Single Braided

A 3-inch x 6m SS flexible hose and a stainless steel hose complete with (c/w) single braided are not two different products. Procurement teams and technical drawings often name the same assembly two ways: one spec calls out the nominal bore and length (3 inch, DN80, 6 meters), the other calls out the construction (stainless steel, single braided). When a bill of materials lists both phrasings on separate line items, buyers end up requesting duplicate quotes for the same part, or rejecting a quote that actually matches spec because the wording looks unfamiliar. JOHOB Hardware Trading supplies this assembly as a single SKU: a corrugated inner tube, sized to a 3-inch (DN80) nominal bore, cut to 6 meters, wrapped in one layer of braided stainless steel wire for mechanical protection and flexibility under vibration or thermal movement. Confirming this equivalence before requesting quotes avoids delays: ask any supplier whether '3 inch x 6m SS flexible hose' and 'stainless steel hose c/w single braided' describe the same part number, and a supplier that cannot answer directly is likely quoting from a generic catalog rather than a spec sheet matched to the application. JOHOB responds to RFQs within 1 business day nationwide, across NCR, Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, and PEZA/SBMA/Clark zones, and can confirm equivalence, dimensions, and lead time in that same response before a formal quote is issued.

'Single braided' describes the outer protective layer: one layer of woven stainless steel wire mesh over the corrugated inner tube. This single layer handles the working pressure and mechanical protection needed in most static or low-vibration piping runs, such as boiler feed lines, pump suction and discharge connections, and general process piping in commercial or light industrial facilities. Double braided assemblies add a second woven layer over the first, raising the pressure rating and abrasion resistance, and are typically specified where the hose sees higher vibration, higher working pressure, or repeated flexing, such as pump-to-header connections on duplex or triplex booster systems, or discharge lines subject to frequent start-stop cycling. The choice between single and double braid is a pressure and duty-cycle decision, not a size decision: a 3-inch x 6m hose can be built either way, and the DN80 bore and 6-meter length stay the same regardless of braid count. Buyers should confirm the expected working pressure and duty cycle for the installation point before specifying, since ordering single braid for an application it was not rated for is a common and avoidable rework cost. JOHOB fabricates SS304 flexible hose in both single and double braid configurations to the length and end-fitting combination the installation requires, rather than stocking only one fixed configuration.

A 3-inch nominal bore corresponds to DN80 in metric piping references, the sizing convention used on most PH mechanical drawings and specifications. At 6 meters, this length falls within JOHOB's standard ex-stock lead time band for common configurations, and can also be fabricated to a custom length if the installation run differs from 6 meters. Getting the bore size right matters more than most buyers expect: a 3-inch (DN80) hose undersized for the actual flow rate creates unnecessary pressure drop and pump strain, while oversizing adds cost without a performance benefit. Before ordering, confirm three numbers against the actual installation: the nominal bore (3 inch / DN80), the overall assembly length including fittings (6 meters plus fitting allowance), and the end-fitting type at both ends (flanged, threaded, or grooved), since fitting type affects the finished overall length even when the hose body itself is exactly 6 meters. JOHOB's standard lead time for this configuration is 21 to 35 days ex-stock, or 45 to 90 days if the bore, length, braid configuration, or end fittings fall outside standard stock and require made-to-order fabrication. Buyers with an urgent installation date should confirm ex-stock availability for their exact configuration at RFQ stage rather than assuming standard lead time applies.

The hose body is only half the spec. End fittings (flanged, threaded, or grooved) and pressure rating determine whether the assembly fits the connection point and holds up under the system's actual operating pressure, and both should be confirmed in writing before fabrication starts, not assumed from the hose size alone. JOHOB sources SS304 flexible hose from an ISO 9001 certified partner factory, and the hose construction is TUV SUD tested. Buyers doing vendor qualification or compliance documentation for institutional or PEZA/SBMA-registered facilities can request the underlying test and QMS certificates for the specific batch or configuration being quoted, rather than relying on a general product description. Confirming pressure rating against the system's actual working pressure, not just its design pressure, is the single most common point buyers get wrong when self-specifying a hose from a catalog description alone. A supplier that can supply batch-specific certificates on request is showing the assembly was tested against a documented pressure rating, not sold on the size and material description alone.

A 3-inch (DN80) SS flexible hose with single braided construction is a common connection point in commercial and industrial facilities: pump suction and discharge lines, boiler feed and condensate runs, and general process piping where a rigid pipe run cannot absorb vibration, thermal expansion, or minor misalignment between two connection points. JOHOB supplies this spec as part of a broader piping, fittings, and accessories line that also includes ball and gate valves, alongside its core pumping and pressure systems, electrical panel, and steam and boiler system product lines, so buyers sourcing a full mechanical room package can specify the hose alongside the pump, panel, or boiler it connects to in one RFQ rather than sourcing each component separately. This matters most for procurement teams managing multi-vendor installations, where a hose sourced separately from the pump or boiler it connects to often arrives with a mismatched end fitting or bore size, creating rework at installation. Specifying the hose and the equipment it connects to through one supplier, with both quoted against the same drawing, removes that mismatch risk before fabrication starts.

JOHOB quotes this hose spec on a per-configuration basis; pricing is not published, since bore size, length, braid configuration, and end-fitting type each affect cost. Standard lead time is 21 to 35 days for ex-stock configurations, or 45 to 90 days for made-to-order builds outside standard stock. VAT-registered buyers pay standard 12% VAT; PEZA or SBMA locators and exporters qualify for zero-VAT treatment on this purchase, and should state their registration status at RFQ stage so the quote reflects the correct VAT treatment from the first draft rather than requiring a reissue later. JOHOB responds to RFQs within 1 business day. To get an accurate quote on the first pass, include in the RFQ: nominal bore and length (3 inch x 6m or DN80 x 6m), single or double braid, end-fitting type and size at both ends, working pressure, and VAT-registration or PEZA/SBMA status. JOHOB delivers nationwide, covering NCR, Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, and PEZA/SBMA/Clark zones, so buyers outside Metro Manila do not need a separate quote path for delivery.