摘要 |
5 A hose pump assembly comprising a hose having inner and outer plies with a filler layer between the plies, and an end fitting wherein the end fitting comprises a tubular portion having a first end over which an end of the hose extends, and a second end with a fitting flange located at the second end, the fitting having first and second retention beads formed on the outer surface of the tubular portion for 10 retention of the inner and outer plies respectively, wherein the filler layer decreases in thickness towards the end of the hose. |