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Flexdock Oil Suction and Discharge Dock Hose
Continental manufactures custom made Dock loading and unloading assemblies in their North American plant. Flexdock® 225 and Flexdock® 300 are both manufactured in this plant along with Smooth bore Dock 200 and 300, Tanker Barge Discharge, Dock Vapor Recovery, Hot Tar & Asphalt Dock along with EN13482 assemblies for Asphalt & Bitumen.
Hoses are available with either Nitrile or Flosyn® tubes.
- More Flexible:
Easier to move in and out of tight spaces and around corners - Lighter weight:
Easier to lift and carry, resulting in fewer workplace injuries - Lower Force to Bend:
Easier to connect and disconnect for increased productivity - Improved Flex Performance:
More durable and longer lasting
Flexdock® 225
Application
Flexdock® 225 is built with a corrugated cover to provide flexibility in petroleum transfer service. A variety of tube compounds are available to tailor the chemical and hydrocarbon resistance of the hose to the type of material handled.
Construction
> Tube
Nitrile synthetic rubber for up to 50% aromatics. Also available with a Flosyn® tube for up to 100% aromatics.
> Cover
Black Wingprene® synthetic cover, corrugated, wrapped finish
> Reinforcement
Spiral-plied heavy-duty synthetic fabric with double wire helix
Temperature Range
-25°F to 200°F (-32°C to 93°C)
Packaging
Chloroplast heavy-duty packaging
Branding (Spiral)
Example: Continental ContiTech Flexdock® 225 psi WP Nitrile Oil Service
Couplings
Coupled with standard built-in steel nipple/150#RFSO flanges. Available in other bolt hole patterns, materials and floating flanges on request. Swage nipples are offered up to 10“. Hose assembly is electrically continuous unless otherwise specified by customer.
Non-Stock / Sizes
Custom lengths available, contact Customer Service
Order Codes
541-532 (Nitrile Tube)
541-534 (Flosyn® Tube)
*For full specifications, please see p.202 of the Flexdock® Catalog
Flexdock® 300
Application
Flexdock® 300 is built with a corrugated cover to provide flexibility in petroleum transfer service. A variety of tube compounds are available to tailor the chemical and hydrocarbon resistance of the hose to the type of material handled.
Construction
> Tube
Nitrile synthetic rubber for up to 50% aromatics. Also available with a Flosyn® tube for up to 100% aromatics.
> Cover
Black Wingprene® synthetic cover, corrugated
Temperature Range
-25°F to 200°F (-32°C to 93°C)
Packaging
Chloroplast heavy-duty packaging
Branding (Spiral)
Example: Goodyear® – Flexdock 300 psi WP Nitrile Oil Service
Couplings
Coupled with standard built-in steel nipple/150#RFSO flanges. Available in other bolt hole patterns, materials and floating flanges on request. Swage nipples are offered up to 10“. Hose assembly is electrically continuous unless otherwise specified by customer.
Non-Stock / Sizes
Custom lengths available, contact Customer Service
Order Codes
541-533 (Nitrile Tube)
541-535 (Flosyn® Tube)
*For full specifications, please see p.203 of the Flexdock® Catalog
Smooth Bore Dock 200
Application
Smooth Bore Dock 200 is for the transfer of petroleum-based products between docks and ships under all types of service
conditions. It is available in a number of tube compounds to tailor the fluid handling capabilities to a wide variety of petroleum and chemical compositions.
Construction
> Tube
Nitrile synthetic rubber for up to 50% aromatics. Also available with a Flosyn® tube for up to 100% aromatics.
> Cover
Black Chemivic™ (smooth cover, wrap finish)
Temperature Range
-25°F to 200°F (-32°C to 93°C)
Packaging
Chloroplast heavy-duty packaging
Branding (Spiral)
Example: Goodyear® – SB Dock Oil Service, 200 psi WP Nitrile
Couplings
Coupled with standard built-in steel nipple/150#RFSO flanges. Available in other bolt hole patterns, materials and floating flanges on request. Swage nipples are offered up to 10“. Hose assembly is electrically continuous unless otherwise specified by customer.
Non-Stock / Sizes
Custom lengths available, contact Customer Service
Order Codes
541-004 (Nitrile Tube)
541-586 (Flosyn® Tube)
*For full specifications, please see p.204 of the Flexdock® Catalog
Smooth Bore Dock 300
Application
Smooth Bore Dock 300 is for the transfer of petroleum-based products between docks and ships under all types of service
conditions. It is available in a number of tube compounds to tailor the fluid handling capabilities to a wide variety of petroleum and chemical compositions.
Construction
> Tube
Nitrile synthetic rubber for up to 50% aromatics. Also available with a Flosyn® tube for up to 100% aromatics.
> Cover
Black Wingprene® synthetic rubber
>Reinforcement
Spiral wire helix between plies of synthetic fabric
Temperature Range
-25°F to 200°F (-32°C to 93°C)
Packaging
Chloroplast heavy-duty packaging
Branding (Spiral)
Example: Goodyear® – SB Dock Oil Service, 300 psi WP Nitrile
Couplings
Coupled with standard built-in steel nipple/150#RFSO flanges. Available in other bolt hole patterns, materials and floating flanges on request. Swage nipples are offered up to 10“. Hose assembly is electrically continuous unless otherwise specified by customer.
Non-Stock / Sizes
Custom lengths available, contact Customer Service
Order Codes
541-580 (Nitrile Tube)
541-584 (Flosyn® Tube)
*For full specifications, please see p.205 of the Flexdock® Catalog
Vapor Recovery Dock
Application
For use in the recovery of petroleum vapors during the transfer of petroleum-based products between docks and tankers or barges.
Construction
> Tube
Nitrile synthetic rubber for up to 50% aromatics. Also available with a Flosyn® tube for up to 100% aromatics.
> Cover
Black Chemivic™ synthetic rubber (corrugated)
> Reinforcement
Synthetic fabric plies plus two (2) wire helix
Temperature Range
-25°F to 200°F (-32°C to 93°C)
Packaging
Chloroplast heavy-duty packaging
Branding (Spiral)
Example: Goodyear® – Vapor Recovery 23 psi MWP
Couplings
Built-in nipples (or swaged fittings up to 10” ID) fitted with 150# flange with extra 5/8” diameter hole located midway between flange bolt hole as per Coast Guard requirements.
Non-Stock / Sizes
Custom lengths available, contact Customer Service
Order Codes
541-090 (Nitrile Tube)
541-643 (Flosyn® Tube)
*For full specifications, please see p.207 of the Flexdock® Catalog
Plicord® Dock Hose
Application
Plicord® Dock is for the transfer of petroleum products between docks and tankers and is rated for 250 working psi. This hose is not intended for offshore or submarine applications.
Construction
> Tube
Nitrile synthetic rubber
> Cover
1/4″ black SBR Synthetic Rubber
Temperature Range
-25°F to 200°F (-32°C to 93°C)
Packaging
Heavy-duty plastic packaging
Branding (Spiral)
Example: Continental ContiTech Plicord Dock 250 psi MWP. Made in Canada.
Couplings
Coupled with galvanized built-in steel nipple/150#RFSO flanges. Available in other bolt hole patterns, materials and floating flanges on request. Hose assembly is electrically continuous unless otherwise specified by customer.
Non-Stock / Sizes
Custom lengths available, contact Customer Service
Order Codes
549-285
*For full specifications, please see p.208 of the Flexdock® Catalog
Hot Tar & Asphalt
Application
Designed for petroleum-based products up to 350°F between docks and tankers or barges under heavy-duty conditions.
Construction
> Tube
Nitrile synthetic rubber, flat steel wire helix supporting the tube
> Cover
Wingprene® synthetic rubber
> Reinforcement
Spiral-plied synthetic fabric with wire helix
Temperature Range
-25°F to 350°F (-32°C to 177°C)
Branding
Example: Goodyear® – RB Dock hot asphalt, 350°F, 225 psi max.
Couplings
Coupled with galvanized built-in steel nipple/150#RFSO flanges. Available in other bolt hole patterns, materials and floating flanges on request. Smooth bore assembly is electrically continuous unless otherwise specified by customer. Rough bore assembly is offered as electrically continuous only.
Packaging
Custom lengths available, contact Customer Service
Non-Stock / Sizes
Custom lengths available, contact Customer Service
Order Codes
541-582 (rough)
541-606 (smooth)
*For full specifications, please see p.209 of the Flexdock® Catalog
RB Dock Asphalt & Bitumen EN 13482
Application
This is a Rough Bore (RB) Dock hose designed for asphalt and bitumen products up to 392˚F (200˚C) dockside transfer between docks and ships. All sizes are rated at full vacuum.
Construction
> Tube
Black, oil-resistant nitrile synthetic rubber, supported by a flat steel helix wire
> Cover
Nitrile/synthetic black rubber, Ozone-, oil-, sea water-, and abrasion-resistant
Temperature Range
-25°F to 392°F (-32°C to 200°C)
Branding (Spiral)
Coast Guard & Stainless steel name plate at both ends:
Example: Continental ContiTech Asphalt and Bitumen EN
13482:2001 Type 2 RB ID mm 15 bar 200˚C.
Couplings
Built-in couplings with flanges
Standards
> ISO 1307
> BS EN 13482 Type 2, Class B
> Coast Guard Federal Regulations, Title 33, Chapter 1, Subpart C Clause 154.500
Order Codes
549-217
*For full specifications, please see p.210 of the Flexdock® Catalog
SB Dock Asphalt & Bitumen EN 13482
Application
This is a Smooth Bore (SB) Dock hose designed for
asphalt and bitumen products up to 392˚F (200˚C)
dockside transfer between docks and ships. All sizes
are rated at full vacuum.
Construction
> Tube
Black, oil-resistant Nitrile synthetic rubber, supported by a flat steel helix wire
> Cover
Nitrile/synthetic black rubber, Ozone-, oil-, sea water-, and abrasion-resistant
> Reinforcement
Spiral wire helix between plies of synthetic fabric
Temperature Range
-25°F to 392°F (-32°C to 200°C)
Branding (Spiral)
Coast Guard & Stainless steel name plate at both ends.
Example: Continental ContiTech Asphalt and Bitumen EN
13482:2001 Type 2 RB ID mm 15 bar 200˚C.
Couplings
Built-in couplings with flanges
Packaging
Custom lengths available, contact Customer Service
Standards
> ISO 1307
> BS EN 13482 Type 2, Class B
> Coast Guard Federal Regulations, Title 33, Chapter 1, Subpart C Clause 154.500
Product Code
Built to length. Please contact our customer service for further details.
Order Codes
541-240
*For full specifications, please see p.211 of the Flexdock® Catalog
Catalogs
See below for the Continental Industrial Hose catalog, also available at this link.
