Choose a smooth-bore, heavy wall PTFE hose with stainless steel braided reinforcement when better flow rates are required. Standard sizes are from 1/8″ – 1″ I.D. Please see below for detailed specifications.
Description
Benefits of B-Flex PTFE Hose:
- Temperature range from -100° F up to 500° F
- High pressure rated
- True inner diameter or I.D.
- Full vacuum rated
- Easily drains
- PTFE hose is highly flexible
- Can be sterilized and autoclaved
- Thick or heavy-wall core PTFE hose design
Construction of B-Flex PTFE Hose:
Inner Core: Smooth Tube PTFE
- PolyTetraFluoroEthylene or PTFE hose
- Non-absorbent no-stick surface
- Will not impart taste or odor
- Non-Contaminating
- Easy to clean
- Non-aging: no deterioration over time
- Chemical resistance allows for the handling of various fluids
- Reduces entrapment issues and build-up of deposits
- Low friction
Outer Reinforcement Layer: Braided Stainless Steel
- Constructed of 304 braided Stainless Steel Braid
- Adds strength to the PTFE hose core
- Increases the bending capability of the hose
- Makes it easier to attach hose fittings
- Protects the PTFE hose core from damage
- Unique braid reinforcement allows hose to maintain its shape
B-Flex PTFE Hose Product Specifications |
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| Name | Working Pressure | Burst Pressure | Hose I.D. (Inches) | Hose O.D. (Inches) | Bend Radius (Inches) |
| B-FLEX-02 | 3,500 PSI | 15,000 PSI | .125 in | .25 in | 1.5 in |
| B-FLEX-04 | 3,200 PSI | 12,800 PSI | .250 in | .41 in | 1.5 in |
| B-FLEX-06 | 2,500 PSI | 10,000 PSI | .375 in | .53 in | 2.0 in |
| B-FLEX-08 | 2,000 PSI | 8,000 PSI | .500 in | .67 in | 3.0 in |
| B-FLEX-12 | 1,000 PSI | 4,500 PSI | .750 in | .87 in | 8.2 in |
| B-FLEX-16 | 1,000 PSI | 4,000 PSI | 1.00 in | 1.19 in | 12.0 in |
If a larger size and even more flexibility is required, then check out the C-Flex convoluted tube PTFE hose. Call us for your custom length PTFE hose assemblies by selecting from hose fittings that come standard in 316L stainless steel. Other fitting material options are available. Our crimp collars for PTFE hose assemblies are made from 304 stainless steel. You can also purchase B-Flex PTFE hose in bulk starting at a minimum length of 50 feet.
