What is PTFE hose?
PTFE Hose is a very versatile and durable alternative to rubber hose. PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) is used as a liner for stainless steel braided hose or rubber hose to increase temperature range compatibility, chemical resistance, flexibility and shock resistance.
What is convoluted PTFE hose?
PTFE convoluted-bore hose was designed to provide greater flexibility to fluoropolymer lined products. These hoses offer better ease of bending and a tighter bend radius than smooth-bore PTFE hose. This hose has a high corrugation count for added flexibility and kink resistance.
Are PTFE fittings reusable?
Installing your PTFE hose end fittings. Note: That while these fittings are reusable the Ferrule is not, once the fitting has been tightened and the ferrule compressed you must use a new ferrule if you reinstall the fitting.
Is PTFE better than rubber?
Polytetrafluoroethylene also has less surface friction than rubber, which means that flow can be improved by using PTFE hoses. While rubber is prone to break down at extreme temperatures, PTFE is highly temperature resistant, making it ideal for all kinds of industries.
What is the difference between Teflon and PTFE?
Essentially, the only difference lies in the name. PTFE is the shortened name of the chemical polytetrafluoroethylene, and Teflon is the trade name of the same polymer. If you are looking for a highly flexible, non-stick material that is chemical, electrical and thermal resistant, look no further than PTFE.
What is convoluted metal hose?
Convoluted Technologies stock both Standard-Flex and a Super-Flex annual corrugated metal hose, which is hydraulically formed from Stainless Steel 316 L grade strip, the inner tube shape allows the fully metal corrugated tube to bend, in un-braided configuration it could only withstand low pressures.
What is a bellow hose?
Stainless steel bellow hoses are flexible type of ss braided hoses which are used in extreme high temperature applications. These hoses are corrugated from specially drawn thin wall tubing to a micrometer tolerance throughout the entire length.
Can you use regular AN fittings on PTFE hose?
PTFE hose is too stiff for hose clamps. It won’t “crush” onto a fitting to create a good seal, like a conventional clamp. So, unique aluminum AN fittings (developed by TechAFX) must be used to secure the new hoses.
What is PTFE hose made of?
The material is blended with carbon black, which conducts static charges away from the hose walls. This heavy duty hose is PTFE with a stainless steel braid for more chemical resistance and better strength than other chemical hose. Fittings that swivel until tightened, are easy to install.
What is a FEP hose?
Made of FEP (fluorinated ethylene propylene), this hose can stand up to chemicals at high temperatures. Run chemicals through this tubing at temperatures between -450° F and 500° F.
What is the difference between a chemical hose and a fitting?
Hose is heavy duty PTFE with a stainless steel braid for more chemical resistance and better strength than other chemical hose. It can handle high pressures, as well as frequent bending and vibration. A cover surrounds the braid to protect it from damage. Fittings are also known as JIC (Joint Industrial Council) fittings.
What kind of hose is used for heavy duty?
This heavy duty hose is PTFE with a stainless steel braid for more chemical resistance and better strength than other chemical hose. Fittings that swivel until tightened are easy to install and are also known as JIC (Joint Industrial Council) fittings. These fittings meet SAE dimensional standard J514. Max.