Inventors:
Scott L. Badders - Liberty MO, US
John R. Aull - Excelsior Springs MO, US
Doug M. Brock - Excelsior Springs MO, US
Assignee:
Gilmour, Inc. - Newark DE
International Classification:
B29C 47/04
US Classification:
15624413, 156 78, 15624411, 264 459, 264 467, 264 469, 26417127, 2642091
Abstract:
A method of manufacturing a hose includes the step of extruding a tube assembly comprising (i) a first inner non-foamed layer, (ii) a first outer non-foamed layer positioned around the first inner non-foamed layer, and (iii) a first foamed layer interposed between the first inner non-foamed layer and the first outer non-foamed layer. The method further includes the step of positioning a textile reinforcement on the tube assembly. Additionally, the method includes the step of extruding a cover assembly over the textile reinforcement, the cover assembly comprising (i) a second inner non-foamed layer, (ii) a second outer non-foamed layer positioned around the second inner non-foamed layer, and (iii) a second foamed layer interposed between the second inner non-foamed layer and the second outer non-foamed layer.
