SS304 Single Braided Flexible Hose: Specs, Sizing, and PH Delivery

A SS304 single braided flexible hose is built from a corrugated inner tube in 304-grade stainless steel, wrapped in a single layer of stainless steel wire braid. The corrugation lets the hose flex and absorb axial and lateral movement in a piping run, while the braid layer reinforces the tube against internal pressure and protects it from abrasion and impact. This construction is what buyers usually mean when they search for a Singaflex-type SS304 single braided flexible hose: JOHOB Hardware Trading supplies hose built to this same specification, sourced from an ISO 9001 certified partner factory, without selling under the Singaflex brand name itself. Ends are typically fitted with weld nipples, flanges, or threaded connectors to match the piping system they connect to, commonly used where rigid pipe alone cannot absorb vibration from pumps, compressors, or thermal expansion in steam and hot water lines. Because the hose is metallic rather than rubber or PTFE, it holds up in higher-temperature service and resists the degradation that shortens the life of non-metallic flexible connectors. For procurement teams comparing hose types, the single braid layer is the key differentiator from a double braided hose: it costs less and suits lower and moderate pressure duty, while double braid is reserved for higher pressure or higher safety-factor applications. JOHOB quotes both single and double braid configurations on request, sized and rated to the piping run submitted with the RFQ.

Single braided and double braided SS304 hose share the same corrugated tube construction, but the number of wire braid layers changes how much pressure and mechanical stress the hose can absorb before the rated working pressure is reached. A single braid layer is the standard choice for water transfer, drainage, low-pressure steam bypass, and general vibration isolation around pumps and compressors, where the piping system already carries most of the structural load. A double braid adds a second layer for higher-pressure service or where the hose is exposed to more mechanical handling, such as portable connections that get coiled and moved between uses. Grade selection matters as much as braid count: SS304 is the standard grade for general water, compressed air, and moderate-temperature steam service, while SS316 adds better resistance to chlorides and corrosive process fluids, relevant for buyers near coastal sites or handling treated or aggressive water. JOHOB sizes and specifies both grades and braid configurations against the actual duty: fluid type, operating pressure, temperature, and end connection, rather than defaulting to one configuration across every project. Because pricing is quote-based and depends on diameter, length, braid configuration, and end fitting, buyers get an exact specification and price back within 1 business day of submitting an RFQ, rather than working from a generic published price list that may not match the duty of their piping run.

SS304 single braided flexible hose shows up wherever a piping system needs to absorb vibration, movement, or minor misalignment without transmitting stress back into rigid pipe or equipment nozzles. In commercial laundry and hotel back-of-house plumbing, it connects booster pumps, water heaters, and steam equipment where thermal expansion and pump vibration would otherwise stress rigid joints. In hospital and food and beverage facilities, it is used on process piping and utility connections where equipment is serviced or repositioned periodically, since a flexible connection simplifies maintenance access compared to a fully welded rigid line. In steam and boiler systems, single braided hose is a common choice for steam trap bypass connections and condensate lines, where the flexibility accommodates thermal movement in the pipe run. Buyers inside PEZA, SBMA, and Clark economic zones source SS304 hose as part of broader mechanical and plumbing packages, alongside pumps, panels, and tanks, and qualify for zero-VAT treatment as registered locators or exporters. Across all of these settings, the hose is specified as part of a system, not sold in isolation, which is why JOHOB quotes it alongside the pumps, valves, and fittings it connects to rather than as a standalone commodity line.

JOHOB Hardware Trading sources SS304 single braided flexible hose from a vetted overseas manufacturer that holds ISO 9001 certification for its quality management system. This means the factory operates under documented process controls for material traceability, welding and braiding quality, and pressure testing before hose leaves the plant, rather than relying on JOHOB's own inspection as the only quality checkpoint. JOHOB does not manufacture the hose itself: it is a trading and supply company that sources, quality-checks, and delivers equipment with local warranty and after-sales support, the same sourcing model used across its pumping, piping, and steam product lines. For buyers who need to document compliance for a project file or a client's procurement standard, JOHOB can provide the certification and test documentation that accompanies each shipment from the partner factory on request. This is worth confirming at RFQ stage rather than after order placement, since documentation requirements vary between a private commercial buyer, a PEZA or SBMA locator, and a government or institutional project with its own procurement checklist.

Specifying a SS304 single braided flexible hose correctly starts with four numbers: nominal diameter, overall length, working pressure of the system it connects to, and operating temperature of the fluid inside it. Undersizing diameter restricts flow and increases pressure drop across the hose; oversizing length adds unnecessary flex and cost. End fittings are selected to match what the hose connects to on each side: weld nipples for permanent connections into steel pipe, flanges for bolted connections to pumps and valves, and threaded (BSP or NPT) connectors for equipment with standard ports. Because pressure rating drops as diameter increases for a given braid configuration, the same single braid construction rated for one working pressure at a small diameter will carry a lower working pressure at a larger diameter, which is why JOHOB sizes and rates each hose against the actual system pressure and diameter submitted with the RFQ rather than quoting from a fixed table. Buyers who are unsure of their exact requirement can send the piping drawing, equipment nameplate, or simply the old hose being replaced, and JOHOB will confirm size, rating, and end fitting before issuing the formal quote.

JOHOB Hardware Trading quotes SS304 single braided flexible hose on request rather than publishing a fixed price list, since final cost depends on diameter, length, braid configuration, end fittings, and order quantity. Standard lead time is 21 to 35 days for ex-stock configurations and 45 to 90 days for made-to-order sizes and fittings, and RFQs receive a response within 1 business day. Delivery covers NCR, the rest of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, including PEZA, SBMA, and Clark economic zones. Pricing includes 12% VAT for VAT-registered buyers; PEZA and SBMA locators and qualified exporters are quoted at zero-VAT under their registered status. To get an accurate quote, buyers should include the piping system's working pressure and temperature, the required diameter and length, the end fitting type on each side, and the delivery location, since these determine both the hose specification and the applicable lead time. JOHOB supplies the hose as part of its wider piping, fittings, and accessories category, alongside ball and gate valves, and can bundle it into a single RFQ with pumps, panels, or tanks for buyers sourcing a complete system rather than a single component.