Titeflex - Product Catalog

Titeflex Product Catalog - Value of Teflon® Hose

CHEMICALLY RESISTANT-
PTFE creates a nearly universal hose which handles the broadest range of media.

Temperature Resistant: From cryogenics to steam all in one hose.
Low Friction: Low pressure drop because deposits do not accumulate on the innercore. Easy to clean permitting use of one hose for several services.
Flexible: Withstands continuous flexing and vibration without failure from flex fatigue.
Moisture Resistant: Ideal for pneumatic systems requiring low dew point functionality.
Chemically Inert: Will not break down or deteriorate in service.
Non-Aging: Unlimited shelf life because properties do not change with age or exposure to weather.

Titeflex hoses feature Dupont's Teflon®* resin which provides the following
physical characteristics:

Tensile strength 3,500 psi
Elongation 250% min
Dielectric strength 1,000 volts per mil
Softening point 500°F (260°C)

Teflon® (PTFE Fluorocarbon) as a Hose Material

Polytetrafluoroethylene is an engineered fluoropolymer commonly known by Dupont's trade name "Teflon®". Outstanding resistance to chemicals is one of it's primary attributes. The chemical resistance charts in this brochure almost routinely rate PTFE "excellent" for fluid/media compatibility.

A broad temperature range of -100°F to 500°F (-73°C to 260°C) make this hose material suitable for the majority of fluid and ambient temperature conditions found in industry. An extremely low coefficient of friction, (0.05 to 0.20), provide a non-stick surface. Water absorption of PTFE is negligible, less than 0.01% by ASTM test. And, it is FDA-approved for food and pharmaceutical use.

Typical Titeflex Hose Applications

Titeflex hoses are used throughout industry for process, transfer and hydraulic and pneumatic uses. Applications typically require longer service life and excellent reliability and dependability; they include:

Chemical
Chlorine
Hot melt
Turbines
Bus
Machinery
Waterblast
Automotive
Steel/Aluminum
Pulp & Paper
R.I.M.

Truck
Hot Presses
Compressed Gas
Ground Support/Test
Steam
Molten Plastic
Engine Tire press
Dehydrators
Reverse Osmosis

Autoclaves
Packaging
High Performance Racing
Power Generation
Pumps
Paint
Food Processing
Medical
Pharmaceutical
Textile

EXAMPLES:

1. Steam hose. Convoluted hose assemblies (R276-20) handling steam and water alternately with a 12-15 minute thermal cycle on a hot press for lamination of thermoplastics materials.

2. Chlorine transfer hose. (S81816) Loading service conditions at about -70°F (-57°C) at psi's ranging from 70 to 135. These hoses replaced Monel metal hoses.

3. Air, fuel & oil hoses in buses. Of the many applications on a bus the majority are Teflon® hose assemblies (R115 hose assemblies). Temperatures to 250°F and pressures to 450 psi.

4. Turbo Machinery. Lube, oil, fuel, air and coolant, transfer lines.

5. Chlorine "repackaging". Titeflex S81808 (1/2") chlorine hose has been recommended by the Chlorine Institute as a replacement for copper tubing in filling chlorine cylinders because of it's safety and versatility.

6. Gasses. Medium, high and extra high pressure assemblies for transfer of compressed gasses.

*Teflon is a registered Dupont trademark.
® Registered TITEFLEX trademarks.