Steam Strong, All Winter Long – Thaman Rubber’s Guide to Cold-Weather Plant Performance

Winter doesn’t have to mean downtime. At Thaman Rubber, we help facilities stay sanitized, safe, and fully operational—even when temperatures drop—through a strategy we call Steam Season Hosing. It’s about using high-performance steam hose systems to keep your plant running hot when the weather’s not.

Cold temperatures challenge everything from sanitation routines to hose integrity. Frozen lines, brittle materials, and inefficient heat transfer can lead to costly delays. But steam—when properly harnessed—is your winter MVP. It melts, cleans, and maintains temperature control across critical zones. The key is choosing hoses engineered to thrive in high-pressure, high-temperature environments.

We proudly stock Gates’ Plant Master™ Steam 250 Wrapped Hose, a go-to solution for saturated and superheated steam. With 250 PSI working pressure, a rugged EPDM cover, and sizes ranging from ½” to 2″, it’s built to handle daily washdowns and harsh winter conditions without compromise.

Alongside Gates, we source top-tier steam hose solutions from Kuriyama’s Alfagomma® line, which offers pin-pricked EPDM covers to vent trapped vapors and prevent “popcorning,” plus pressure ratings up to 270 PSI. For quick-access assemblies and fittings, McMaster-Carr provides a reliable catalog of components that help round out your winterization toolkit.

At Thaman Rubber, we don’t just sell hose—we build systems. Our team helps you select the right hose for your temperature and pressure requirements, implement preventative maintenance routines, and customize fittings for your unique workflow. Steam Season Hosing is more than a product—it’s a strategy. By upgrading to high-performance hoses and smart maintenance, your plant can maintain sanitation standards, avoid costly downtime, and stay ahead of seasonal demand spikes. Steam strong, All winter long—with Thaman Rubber.