{"id":263,"date":"2025-03-31T08:04:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-30T23:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hose-ad-pro.toyox.co.jp\/en\/?post_type=trouble&#038;p=263"},"modified":"2025-03-31T10:48:22","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T01:48:22","slug":"does-static-electricity-cause-hoses-to-become-cloggedkey-points-of-static-electricity-countermeasures-for-increasing-productivity","status":"publish","type":"trouble","link":"https:\/\/www.hose-ad-pro.toyox.co.jp\/en\/trouble\/does-static-electricity-cause-hoses-to-become-cloggedkey-points-of-static-electricity-countermeasures-for-increasing-productivity\/","title":{"rendered":"Does static electricity cause hoses to become clogged? Key points of static electricity countermeasures for increasing productivity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group p-single-cm__block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c-comment --intro\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c-comment__icon\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hose-ad-pro.toyox.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/toyox-hose-dr\/assets\/images\/single_cm_dr.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hose Adviser PRO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c-comment__content\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Static electricity issues become more frequent during dry seasons, and when this static electricity builds up in a hose, raw materials start adhering to the inner lining, obstructing flow and causing clogs. Such clogging can be prevented by taking proper measures against static electricity, leading to stable production and more efficient work. In this article, Hose Adviser PRO will explain key points of static electricity countermeasures for increased productivity, work efficiency, and safety.<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c-list-point p-single-cm__block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"c-list-point__head\">Key points of this article<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list c-list-point__list\">\n<li>Static electricity is generated due to friction between the hose\u2019s inner lining and the fluid it carries, which can cause the hose to become clogged.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> There are two ways of preventing static electricity.\u3000<br>(1) Using hoses that contain an antistatic agent: Although effective, effects gradually diminish with use, requiring frequent hose replacement.\u3000<br>(2) Using conductive hoses: Recommended for food applications or when long-term effectiveness is required, as they can be grounded.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group p-single-cm__block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading c-h3-icon--plus l-heading-level-3\"><strong>How is static electricity generated in hoses?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, here\u2019s a question for everyone from Hose Adviser PRO.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group p-single-cm__block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c-comment --q\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c-comment__icon\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hose-ad-pro.toyox.co.jp\/wp-content\/themes\/toyox-hose-dr\/assets\/images\/single_cm_a.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c-comment__content\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c-comment-qa\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"c-comment-qa__head\">What is the main reason static electricity builds up in hoses?\u3000Select from among A, B, and C below.<br><br>A. Hose pressure is too high<br>B. The hose is used in a low temperature environment<br>C. Due to friction between the hose inner lining and the fluid it carries<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c-comment --a\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c-comment__icon\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hose-ad-pro.toyox.co.jp\/wp-content\/themes\/toyox-hose-dr\/assets\/images\/single_cm_q.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c-comment__content\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c-comment-qa\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading c-comment-qa__head l-heading-level-3\">The correct answer is C. Due to friction between the hose inner lining and the fluid it carries.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a closer look.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Static electricity is easily generated in resin materials such as plastic and rubber which have high insulating properties, as well as in fine textiles, dry powders, and similar substances. Hoses primarily made of resin materials also generate static electricity when fluid flows through rubs against the hose\u2019s inner lining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group p-single-figure p-single-cm__block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"407\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hose-ad-pro.toyox.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/03\/92dbceafb63bea75141f883cc77a2648.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hose-ad-pro.toyox.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/03\/92dbceafb63bea75141f883cc77a2648.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hose-ad-pro.toyox.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/03\/92dbceafb63bea75141f883cc77a2648-300x119.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hose-ad-pro.toyox.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/03\/92dbceafb63bea75141f883cc77a2648-768x305.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Static electricity that builds up on the inner lining attracts the materials flowing inside the hose and may cause them to adhere tightly to it. This can hamper fluid conveyance and cause hoses to become clogged. Because static electricity can generate sparks when discharged and potentially cause major accidents such as fires or explosions, proper countermeasures are essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading c-h2-line--dot l-heading-level-2\"><strong>What are some static electricity countermeasures for hoses?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group p-single-cm__block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two main ways of preventing static electricity in hose piping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">\u2460<strong>Using hoses that contain an antistatic agent<\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">\u2461<strong>&nbsp;Using conductive hoses that can be grounded<\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group p-single-cm__block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading c-h3-icon--plus l-heading-level-3\">\u2460<strong>Using hoses that contain an antistatic agent<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Antistatic agents are additives that prevents static electricity from building up in hoses. Using hoses that contain an antistatic agent can significantly reduce the buildup of static electricity, which in turn makes clogging less likely to occur. One major advantage is that piping can be protected from static electricity simply by connecting it to a coupling in the same manner as a normal hose. However, antistatic agents gradually dissipate over time as the hose is used, making it necessary for hoses to be replaced frequently. Another issue is that it is not possible to completely prevent static electricity. Furthermore, because antistatic agents may dissolve into the fluid, its use is unsuitable for food applications. Make sure to confirm operating conditions when selecting the hose.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group p-single-cm__block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading c-h3-icon--plus l-heading-level-3\">\u2461<strong>Using conductive hoses that can be grounded<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading c-h4 l-heading-level-4\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Conductive hoses contain conductive materials, such as conductive thread or wire, through which electricity flows. By attaching special clips to both ends of the hose and grounding them, static electricity can be effectively prevented. Unlike antistatic agents, antistatic effects can be maintained for a long period, enabling the more reliable prevention of clogging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, because special clips must be attached to both ends, set up requires more work than a normal hose. Such hoses are suitable for hose piping that requires reliable and long-term static electricity protection, and for conveying powder in food and cosmetic applications.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group p-single-figure p-single-cm__block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">\u2460For conveying resin pellets\u3000\u2461For conveying heat-resistant resin pellets\u3000<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">\u2462For conveying food powder and granular materials\u3000\u2463For conveying chemicals and solvents<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hose-ad-pro.toyox.co.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1734943108069-a307e50d-c2d3-49b1-bdff-8cc594ba2fd8_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-428\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u3000\u3000\u3000<mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">\u3000\u2460Model\uff1aTPE\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u2461Model\uff1aTPE100C\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u2462Model\uff1aTFE\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u2463Model\uff1aFFE<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>* Special grounding clips are required for TPE, TPE100C, and TFE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Toyox offers a variety of hoses that contain an antistatic agent, as well as conductive hoses that can be grounded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only do these hoses prevent clogging, they also contribute to improving production efficiency, reducing product loss, and ensuring safety. Why not give them a try?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c-cta p-single-cm__block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c-cta__inner\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c-cta__image\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hose-ad-pro.toyox.co.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ffe_main.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-429\" style=\"width:288px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c-cta__content\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading c-cta__head l-heading-level-3\">Antistatic hoses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"c-cta__text\">Below is a list of hoses with high antistatic effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button c-cta__button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/english.toyox-hose.com\/member\/hose\/search?hose_function%5B%5D=15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for details<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>\u25a0 Click here for a video comparing antistatic effects<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ryb2rf6HLlA\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><\/mark><\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=x43CT3mnI4Y\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=x43CT3mnI4Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">\u3010For flour conveyance and antistatic hoses\u3011Comparison of charged particles<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25a0 Click here for a video explaining how to install grounding clips<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eWj7-s6miOQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Grounding Clip Mounting Method\u3010TOYOTOP-E 100\u00b0C Hose \uff06TOYOFOODS EARTH HOSE \u3011<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=j8qxnr0wPtw\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That wraps up our explanation on key points for static electricity countermeasures for hoses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For any other inquiries or consultations, please contact the TOYOX Customer Service Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/english.toyox-hose.com\/member\/inquiry\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/english.toyox-hose.com\/member\/inquiry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to contact us online.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":265,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"ct-trouble":[32],"class_list":["post-263","trouble","type-trouble","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","ct-trouble-clogged-hose"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hose-ad-pro.toyox.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/trouble\/263","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hose-ad-pro.toyox.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/trouble"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hose-ad-pro.toyox.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/trouble"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hose-ad-pro.toyox.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/265"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hose-ad-pro.toyox.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=263"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"ct-trouble","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hose-ad-pro.toyox.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ct-trouble?post=263"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}