Why Kanaflex Fuel Hoses Outperform Traditional Options
Why Kanaflex Fuel Hoses Outperform Traditional Options
In fuel transfer, choosing the right hose is essential for safety, performance, and cost-efficiency. Kanaflex's
flexFUEL™ hoses offer clear advantages over traditional rubber or PVC alternatives, making them a top choice for professionals handling diesel, gasoline, ethanol, and biofuels. Let's explore six reasons why.
1. Lightweight, Yet Durable
Kanaflex hoses are built from high-performance thermoplastic compounds that are often up to 30–50% lighter than traditional rubber hoses. But don’t mistake light for flimsy. These hoses are engineered with a reinforced layered structure that delivers exceptional strength, flexibility, and long-term durability. Which means:
• Easier handling and faster installs – Lightweight design makes repositioning and installation much faster, often requiring fewer workers.
• Reduced operator fatigue – Less weight means less strain on operators, especially during repeated use.
• No sacrifice in strength – Despite their low weight, Kanaflex hoses are built to resist crushing, kinking, and external abrasion thanks to their embedded helical wire reinforcement and rugged outer layers.
• Proven structural integrity – Whether it’s under vacuum pressure or during high-volume fuel transfers, Kanaflex maintains its shape and flow performance without collapsing or ballooning; common issues in lower-quality lightweight hoses.
2. Built for Fuel Compatibility
With chemically resistant liners like nitrile, Kanaflex handles everything from E85 and biodiesel to diesel and gasoline without cracking or swelling, in turn reducing downtime and replacement cycles.
3. Enhanced Safety with Static Control
Kanaflex hoses are engineered with anti-static liners and built-in grounding wires to reduce fire or explosion risk during transfer, keeping you compliant with OSHA, NFPA, and EPA standards.
4. All-Season Flexibility, Even in Subzero
Traditional rubber hoses often stiffen, crack, or become brittle in cold climates. Kanaflex hoses remain flexible and pliable in freezing temperatures, ensuring:
• Fewer kinks and cracks
• Reduced cracking and delamination
• Reliable performance in summer heat and icy job sites
5. Rugged, Low-Maintenance Construction
Kanaflex hoses are built for the long haul with:
•UV- and ozone-resistant outer covers
• Abrasion-resistant layers
• Mildew and weather resistance
6. Compliance & Versatility
Kanaflex fuel hoses meet or exceed UL, NFPA, and API standards and are available in a variety of sizes and fittings—perfect for everything from fuel trucks to marine docks.
With CHD's partnership with Kanaflex, we offer the full lineup of flexFUEL™ hoses at the most competitive prices!
2" flexFUEL lite 120 ST (ST120 LT)
Select the all purpose tank truck drop hose designed for gasoline terminal, general tank Truck, plant, and tank scale. Hose features a Static Dissipating Nitrile Rubber tube and a PVC with Static Grounding Wire helical construction for abrasion resistance and static dissipation.
2" flexFUEL lite 120 ST (ST120 LT)
Select the all purpose tank truck drop hose designed for gasoline terminal, general tank Truck, plant, and tank scale. Hose features a Static Dissipating Nitrile Rubber tube and a PVC with Static Grounding Wire helical construction for abrasion resistance and static dissipation.
3" flexFUEL lite 120 ST (ST120 LT)
Select the all purpose tank truck drop hose designed for gasoline terminal, general tank Truck, plant, and tank scale. Hose features a Static Dissipating Nitrile Rubber tube and a PVC with Static Grounding Wire helical construction for abrasion resistance and static dissipation.
3" flexFUEL lite 120 ST (ST120 LT)
Select the all purpose tank truck drop hose designed for gasoline terminal, general tank Truck, plant, and tank scale. Hose features a Static Dissipating Nitrile Rubber tube and a PVC with Static Grounding Wire helical construction for abrasion resistance and static dissipation.
4" flexFUEL lite 120 ST (ST120 LT)
Select the all purpose tank truck drop hose designed for gasoline terminal, general tank Truck, plant, and tank scale. Hose features a Static Dissipating Nitrile Rubber tube and a PVC with Static Grounding Wire helical construction for abrasion resistance and static dissipation.
4" flexFUEL lite 120 ST (ST120 LT)
Select the all purpose tank truck drop hose designed for gasoline terminal, general tank Truck, plant, and tank scale. Hose features a Static Dissipating Nitrile Rubber tube and a PVC with Static Grounding Wire helical construction for abrasion resistance and static dissipation.
2" flexFUEL U 120 ST (ST120 UAPDH)
An all purpose polyurethane tank truck drop hose. Lightweight and flexible, with a static dissipating polyurethane inner and outer tube, it resists gasoline, biodiesel, ethanol, kerosene, and diesel. Ideal for gravity drop applications with a clear tube for visual flow confirmation.
2" flexFUEL U 120 ST (ST120 UAPDH)
An all purpose polyurethane tank truck drop hose. Lightweight and flexible, with a static dissipating polyurethane inner and outer tube, it resists gasoline, biodiesel, ethanol, kerosene, and diesel. Ideal for gravity drop applications with a clear tube for visual flow confirmation.
3" flexFUEL U 120 ST (ST120 UAPDH)
An all purpose polyurethane tank truck drop hose. Lightweight and flexible, with a static dissipating polyurethane inner and outer tube, it resists gasoline, biodiesel, ethanol, kerosene, and diesel. Ideal for gravity drop applications with a clear tube for visual flow confirmation.
3" flexFUEL U 120 ST (ST120 UAPDH)
An all purpose polyurethane tank truck drop hose. Lightweight and flexible, with a static dissipating polyurethane inner and outer tube, it resists gasoline, biodiesel, ethanol, kerosene, and diesel. Ideal for gravity drop applications with a clear tube for visual flow confirmation.
4" flexFUEL U 120 ST (ST120 UAPDH)
An all purpose polyurethane tank truck drop hose. Lightweight and flexible, with a static dissipating polyurethane inner and outer tube, it resists gasoline, biodiesel, ethanol, kerosene, and diesel. Ideal for gravity drop applications with a clear tube for visual flow confirmation.
4" flexFUEL U 120 ST (ST120 UAPDH)
An all purpose polyurethane tank truck drop hose. Lightweight and flexible, with a static dissipating polyurethane inner and outer tube, it resists gasoline, biodiesel, ethanol, kerosene, and diesel. Ideal for gravity drop applications with a clear tube for visual flow confirmation.
3" flexFUEL 120 ST (ST120 HP)
Select the heavy duty tank truck drop hose designed for fracking, gasoline terminal, and general tank truck. Hose features a Static Dissipating Nitrile Rubber tube and a PVC with Static Grounding Wire helical construction for abrasion resistance and static dissipation.
3" flexFUEL 120 ST (ST120 HP)
Select the heavy duty tank truck drop hose designed for fracking, gasoline terminal, and general tank truck. Hose features a Static Dissipating Nitrile Rubber tube and a PVC with Static Grounding Wire helical construction for abrasion resistance and static dissipation.
4" flexFUEL 120 ST (ST120 HP)
Select the heavy duty tank truck drop hose designed for fracking, gasoline terminal, and general tank truck. Hose features a Static Dissipating Nitrile Rubber tube and a PVC with Static Grounding Wire helical construction for abrasion resistance and static dissipation.
4" flexFUEL 120 ST (ST120 HP)
Select the heavy duty tank truck drop hose designed for fracking, gasoline terminal, and general tank truck. Hose features a Static Dissipating Nitrile Rubber tube and a PVC with Static Grounding Wire helical construction for abrasion resistance and static dissipation.
