Fibroline Umbilicals

The Fibrolite and Fibroline range of sheared lower pressure hoses are designed for use in surface dive and bell excursion applications where kink and abrasion resistance are high priorities and is particularly suited to jacket maintenance and salvage type operations. Other applications include use in breathing apparatus for use in gas tank inspections and other hazardous environments. The main difference between Fibrolite and Fibroline hoses is the maximum working pressure. Where the working pressure is within the limits of the Fibrolite range there is a price advantage. Due to the outer core thickness the Fibroline is seen as more robust than Fibrolite with its thinner outer cover.

Fibroline and Fibroflex range of hoses are both suitable for air diving. They are both also suitable for Nitrox Diving depending upon the pressure and the mix of nitrogen and oxygen. A typical mixture of 32% oxygen/ 68% nitrogen working at 15 BAR is fine. The Fibroflex Umbilical is easier to coil/store and if the Umbilicals are long this may be a deciding factor on which is more suitable. Fibroflex is a highly flexible braided high pressure hose for use in a Main Bell, Wet Bell and Excursion Umbilicals. Fibroflex is designed specifically to withstand rigours of everyday use in a Hyperbaric Dive System. This range of hoses is approved by DNV. Services include gas and hot water supply, gas reclaim and PNEUMO and monitoring hoses. Fibroflex Hoses for Gas and PNEUMO use have resilient polyurethane liners, reinforced with high strength fibre braided layers offering pressure capability and abrasion protection whilst maximising flexibility. Fibroflex Hot Water hoses are constructed the same as gas hose but have thermoplastic rubber liners rated for maximum 99°C use.