There’s a new hose in town — the Grease Bandit from Kuriyama of America, specifically designed for use with grease traps.
Historically, traditional septic hoses have been substituted for use in grease trap applications. However, over time they can become susceptible to premature failure from drying out and cracking due to repeated grease exposure. The Grease Bandit has a proprietary polymer liner, specially designed to handle repeated exposure to grease without damage.
Additionally, it has a highly durable, high-density polyethylene outer cover that’s designed to handle the demands of being repeatedly dragged over rough surfaces, such as parking lots. It’s also crush resistant, meaning it will spring back to shape after being crushed without kinking.
However, for being such a tough character, the Grease Bandit is surprisingly easy to work with. It has a corrugated cover, with an easy-slide helix for maneuverability, and it is extremely lightweight, with a 30-foot hose length weighing a mere 10 pounds. So, if your job involves wrangling lots of grease, make sure the Grease Bandit is on your team.
The Grease Bandit joins THE BOOMER, an Alfagomma T704HA Series industrial sewer vacuum hose in Kuriyama’s lineup. This hose is made with a 1/4-inch-thick red gum rubber tube for abrasion resistance. The cover is a corrugated black conductive SBR/NR blend that provides abrasion- and ozone-resistance. It is a suitable hose for dry or wet abrasive materials and can be grounded, making it a popular hose for the vacuum truck industry, where a rugged and durable hose product is needed. It is available in 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, 8- and 10-inch I.D. sizes.
The 1/4-inch gum rubber abrasion-resistant tube is designed for wet or dry applications where severe abrasion is a factor, and it provides long hose service life. Heavy-duty construction features a thick tube and cover, high tensile-strength fabric and durable steel helix wire designed for high-pressure and vacuum applications. All sizes are rated to full vacuum, with a psi safety factor 3-1 (2 to 8 inches) and 2.5-1 (10 inches). Steel grounding wire helps prevent the buildup of static electricity to help keep material flowing smoothly. The corrugated outer cover provides increased hose flexibility. The use of Cold-Flex materials allows the hose to remain flexible in subzero temperatures. Soft cuffed ends are available for easy installation and clamping.
THE BOOMER is an ideal hose for material handling suction/discharge and industrial vacuum equipment applications. Is a great hose for dry or wet abrasive materials. It can be used as a drill cutting suction hose in mobile drilling rigs and has a service temperature range of 40 degrees below zero to 212 degrees F.
Kuriyama of America, Inc., a part of Kuriyama Holdings Corp., first opened its doors in 1968 and celebrated its 50th anniversary serving the industry in 2018. It is one of four core operating companies under the Kuriyama Holdings Group, with businesses on four continents and in nine countries. Located in Schaumburg, Illinois, Kuriyama provides a complete line of high-quality thermoplastic, rubber and metal hose products and accessories, including couplings and fittings, for use in industrial and commercial applications. The company offers world-class quality products and manufacturing processes, Just In Time on-time availability and delivery, outstanding customer service and globally competitive pricing. 847-755-0360 | sales@kuriyama.com | www.kuriyama.com