TPi March 2017

products & developments Teflon PTFE hose and fittings withstand high temperatures and abrasive chemicals

Everflex 8500 hose

Power management company Eaton has introduced its Everflex Teflon PTFE hoses and fittings in EMEA markets for applications where high and low temperature, chemical resistance, low coefficient of friction, flexibility and non- ageing characteristics are required. Everflex hose products are made from Teflon resin for use in mobile applications for truck and bus, agriculture and construction machinery in engine technology, compressor discharge, grease lubrication, hydraulic systems and refrigerants. Stationary applications can be chemical and pharmaceutical production machinery, hot melt, paper and pulp manufacturing, hot presses, steam, packaging, paint production and machinery. “Eaton’s Teflon hoses out-perform rub- ber and thermoplastic hoses in the most demanding applications,” said Johannes Kammerlohr, product manag- er, fluid conveyance, hydraulics – EMEA. “This higher performance level provides assemblies that need to be replaced less often (decreasing machine down- time), can be used in a wider variety of applications, and protect operators, equipment and the environment.” S-TW Series Smooth bore and 8000/8500 Series Convoluted hose

A range of Everflex fittings

sleeve, providing heat and pressure resistance. The temperature range of the smooth bore hose is -73°C to +260°C (-100°F to +500°F), and for convoluted hose is -54°C to +204°C (-65°F to +400°F). The hoses can withstand continuous flexing, vibration or impulsing and are less subject to cyclic fatigue than rubber or metal hoses. The hose is inert to most commercial chemicals, acids, alcohols, coolants, elastomers, petroleum compounds, solvents, vinyls, synthetic lubricants and hydraulic fluids. Eaton – Switzerland www.eaton.com

types are new hoses within the Everflex range, available now for the EMEA market. The smooth bore hose S-TW (non-conductive) and SC-TW (conductive) are qualified for extremely high temperature range and high working pressure available with crimp and reusable fittings. Eaton uses only 100 per cent virgin Teflon PTFE T-62 resin to make the tubes for the hose products. Reinforcement is available in 304 and 316 SS. The 8000 (non-conductive) and 8500 (conductive) convoluted hose types offer an even smaller bend radius for tight application, designed with a new Conv-O-Crimp fitting and a specially designed nipple profile with Teflon

Large diameter perforated tubes UKF Stainless Ltd, a supplier of stainless steel tubing since 1992, has announced that its new range of large diameter perforated tubes are now in stock. taking orders for the exclusive series of large diameter perforated tubes. The company claims to be the only UK company able to offer these larger products. The new sizes of welded stainless steel grade 304 perforated tube are available in various 6m lengths: Due to demand, UKF has expanded its range of perforated tubes, and is

88.9mm OD x 1.2mm thick; 101.6mm OD x 1.2mm thick; and 70mm OD x 1.2mm thick.

UKF Stainless Ltd – UK info@ukfstainless.co.uk www.ukfstainless.co.uk

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