摘要 |
<p>A flexible hose (10) for conducting polymer melt and other hot liquids comprises (a) an outer sleeve (12) assembly which includes heating elements (29) and insulation (31), and (b) a core tube (11) removably mounted in the sleeve assembly (12). Upon damage or wear to the core tube (11), it can be replaced by disconnecting and removing the worn core tube (11) from the sleeve assembly (12) and inserting a new one.</p> |