Hoses are specialty rubber hoses designed to convey steam to and from various points in a process. These hoses are generally made from synthetic Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer (EPDM) rubber due to its excellent resistance to heat, water, steam, acid and alkalis, ozone, and sunlight. This article covers the different types of steam hoses, how to select them for applications, and the typical applications they are used for.