Corrugated stainless steel braided hoses incorporates time tested and proven technology that have several advantages over rubber hoses including: Higher temperature rating & Higher pressure limits. Stainless Steel braided hose is a corrugated stainless steel tube (helical corrugation and annular corrugation) with external stainless braiding. It is commonly used in high temperature or highly corrosive applications where a rubber hose is not suitable.