A method of continuously forming an axially extensible and retractable hose comprising: continuously forming an axially extending helix with axially spaced reinforcing coils from extruded thermoplastic material having a uniform cross-section along its length; and continuously bridging between an adjacent pair of the reinforcing coils with a continuous web of extruded thermoplastic material of substantially uniform width and relatively thin cross-section to form a continuous, helically extending sidewall, with the web having one of two opposite edge regions bonded continuously to a relatively flat outer bonding surface of a radially outwardly located portion of one of the adjacent pair of reinforcing coils, with the web having the other of the edge regions bonded continuously to a relatively flat inner bonding surface of a radially inwardly located portion of the other of the pair of reinforcing coils, and with the edge regions continuously radially separated from each other by the helix.

Embodiments of the present invention relate to elongated tubular members that include at least one layer comprising a cellulose ester. In some cases, the cellulose ester may be in the form of staple fibers. The layer may be formed via a wet-laid fiber web that may also include cellulose fibers. The elongated tubular members may be suitable for use with food and/or beverage items as, for example, drinking straws or other similar items.

A member for use in undersea applications comprising a plurality of conduits assembled into a bundle; the bundle being wrapped with a pressure-sensitive tape comprising a backing, a layer of corrosion-resistant filaments on one surface of the backing, and pressure-sensitive adhesive layer that coats the filaments and binds them to the backing.

An ultrahigh-pressure acid-fracturing isodiametric hose assembly, comprising a hose body and a metal joint. The metal joint comprises an inner tube, a first outer tube the inner tube, and a second outer tube. The first outer tube and the second outer tube each is an independent pressing part. An external groove is provided at an outer wall of the inner tube. An end of the first outer tube comprises an internal ridge which matches the external groove for snapping. The terminal of the inner tube comprises a connecting portion. An outer wall of the inner tube comprises a first protrusion, and an inner wall of the first outer tube comprises a second protrusion engaging with the first protrusion. The hose body is clamped between the first protrusion and the second protrusion that are engaged. An inner wall of the second outer tube comprises multiple micro-protrusions.

An ultrahigh-pressure acid-fracturing isodiametric hose assembly, comprising a hose body and a metal joint. The metal joint comprises an inner tube, a first outer tube the inner tube, and a second outer tube. The first outer tube and the second outer tube each is an independent pressing part. An external groove is provided at an outer wall of the inner tube. An end of the first outer tube comprises an internal ridge which matches the external groove for snapping. The terminal of the inner tube comprises a connecting portion. An outer wall of the inner tube comprises a first protrusion, and an inner wall of the first outer tube comprises a second protrusion engaging with the first protrusion. The hose body is clamped between the first protrusion and the second protrusion that are engaged. An inner wall of the second outer tube comprises multiple micro-protrusions.

The present invention relates to a hose line (1) for transporting abrasive media with an electrically conductive reinforcing element (5) running in or on the hose wall (2) and extending in the hose direction (6), wherein an insert (7) made of electrically conducting material is at least partially embedded in the hose wall (2) and extends in the hose direction (6) at a distance from the reinforcing element (5).

The present invention relates to a hose line (1) for transporting abrasive media with an electrically conductive reinforcing element (5) running in or on the hose wall (2) and extending in the hose direction (6), wherein an insert (7) made of electrically conducting material is at least partially embedded in the hose wall (2) and extends in the hose direction (6) at a distance from the reinforcing element (5).

A flat wire or a narrow strip has a profiled cross-section and is composed of a high-strength steel having the following composition (in weight-%): C 0.2-0.9%, Mn 12-25%, Si up to 0.5%, Al 0.5-2.0%, Cr 1.8-3.5%, S max. 0.005%, P max. 0.06%, N max. 0.1%, Mo max. 1.5%, B max. 0.01%, Ni max. 2.0%, Cu max. 2.0%, Ca max. 0.015%, Nb 0.02-0.35% and/or V 0.02-0.35%, and, as the remainder, iron and unavoidable, production-related contaminants. The wire or strip is cold-rolled and/or cold-profiled from wire-form precursor material, and has improved R.sub.p0.2, R.sub.m, and A80 mechanical values.

A flat wire or a narrow strip has a profiled cross-section and is composed of a high-strength steel having the following composition (in weight-%): C 0.2-0.9%, Mn 12-25%, Si up to 0.5%, Al 0.5-2.0%, Cr 1.8-3.5%, S max. 0.005%, P max. 0.06%, N max. 0.1%, Mo max. 1.5%, B max. 0.01%, Ni max. 2.0%, Cu max. 2.0%, Ca max. 0.015%, Nb 0.02-0.35% and/or V 0.02-0.35%, and, as the remainder, iron and unavoidable, production-related contaminants. The wire or strip is cold-rolled and/or cold-profiled from wire-form precursor material, and has improved R.sub.p0.2, R.sub.m, and A80 mechanical values.

A method for producing a liner hose (2) for lining pipelines, comprising the method steps of moving a circumferentially closed inner film hose (4) over a winding mandrel (6) of a winding apparatus (8) and wrapping the inner film hose (4), which is guided on the winding mandrel (6) by means of a guide mechanism (18), with a fibrous strip (12) which has been impregnated with curable reaction resin, is characterized in that the inner film hose (4) is guided via endless pulling means (14) that circulate without a drive, and in that the inner film hose (4) that has been wrapped with the fibrous strip (12) is moved off of the winding mandrel (6) solely by a pull-off mechanism (16) which acts from the outside on the fibrous strip (12). The invention further relates to a device for carrying out the method.