Truco factory now offers stainless steel braided hose assembly service Industrial hose specialist, Truco, has announced that has started manufacturing Stainless Steel Braided hose at its Chamdor campus (situated in Johannesburg, Gauteng). Initial capabilities are for hose assemblies from 6mm to 250mm in diameter. Truco will also stock a complete range of stainless steel hose fittings to suit the braided hose. Truco commenced operations in mid-January 2022 to meet the growing demand for stainless steel braided hoses in various market segments across Africa. “Truco seeks to offer clients a turnkey fluid and materials handling solution, thus the addition of the stainless steel braided hose division which will bring us one step closer to achieving this goal,” says Truco Technical Manager, Shaun Whiteside. With almost 40 years’ experience in the design and manufacture of various hose types, Whiteside will oversee the new workshop operation manned by newly-appointed specialist welders. This new division will enable Truco to expand its footprint in Africa, further entrenching itself as the preferred supplier of fluid transfer and handling products in the various market segments it currently services. Truco’s customers benefit from access to this “one-stop” hose supplier, that already boasts an extensive range of fluid handling hose. Stainless steel braided hoses deliver a number of benefits: Besides being fire-resistant, they boast a wide temperature range and are resistant to most chemicals. They can withstand a full vacuum and operate at high pressure. Truco’s stainless steel braided hose are ideal for use across a range of industries, including mining, oil and gas, petroleum, chemical, power generation, water treatment, HVAC and in steel mills. Contact Truco’s Chamdor factory to source a stainless steel braided hose assembled to your specifications