Products

Bioflex Ultra General Purpose (Natural PTFE) Liner with Polypropylene Braid

Purpose

Polypropylene braided hose is often preferred to stainless steel in applications involving frequent handling and movement of the hose, and where temperatures are within the range -30°C and +100°C    (-22°F to +212°F). PB braid is lighter in weight, and any broken strands will not cut the operator’s hands. In addition, PB braid is not prone to “chloride stress corrosion”, and has generally good chemical resistance.

To ensure Electrical Continuity (EC) between end fittings 2 strands of Monel wire earthing strips are crisscrossed on to the liner, underneath the Polypropylene Braid. These are folded back underneath the ferrule at both end fittings, to make an electrical contact.

Note: Prolonged exposure to sunlight eventually results in UV degradation of PB braid.

Bioflex Ultra General Purpose (Natural PTFE) Liner with Blue EPDM Rubber Cover

Purpose

For the most rugged applications where the hose may be subjected to rough treatment and severe external abrasion. Also for hygienic applications, where the external smoothness and cleanability of the hose is of prime importance.

Design

An SS braided hose assembly has a smooth finish, blue EPDM external rubber cover extruded over and vulcanized directly onto braid. EPDM has excellent chemical resistance, and the hose has a temperature range from -40°C, -40°F up to +140°C, +284°F. Alternative colors of rubber, and stripes with alternative text titles are available to special order.

Specifications

The Blue EPDM rubber cover has been tested and conforms to the requirements of USP Class VI.

Bioflex Ultra General Purpose (Natural PTFE) Liner with Black EPDM Rubber Cover

Purpose
Bioflex Ultra BK grade is designed to provide an alternative Rubber Cover which has the additional properties of making the hose Fireproof, and also making the rubber cover Anti-static.

Design
Bioflex Ultra BK grade hose is Fireproof to BS5173 Section 103.13 Part 6.2 and 6.3. When end fittings are assembled to the hose, the assembly is Fire Resistant, but can be made Fireproof by adding DBK-300 rubber cover end protection.

Specifications
The Black EPDM Rubber Cover is anti-static in accordance with specification EN ISO 8031 Annex A which specifies a resistance of 10³ TO 10⁸ ohms per hose assembly, and meets the requirements for ‘Ω’ marking if required.

Note: When in service at least one end fitting must be connected to Earth.

Bioflex Ultra General Purpose (Natural PTFE) Liner with Platinum Cured Silicone Rubber Cover

Purpose
For rugged applications where the hose may be subjected to rough treatment and severe external abrasion. Also for hygienic applications, where the external smoothness and cleanability of the hose is of prime importance. Designed for where the hose may be required to withstand temperatures from -73°C, -100°F up to +204°C, +400°F. SI grade hose is semi-transparent, allowing visual monitoring of the braid.

Design
An SS braided hose assembly has a platinum cured silicone rubber cover extruded directly onto the braid, with a very smooth external surface finish to aid cleaning.

Specifications
The Silicone rubber cover has been tested and conforms to the requirements of USP Class VI.