Formaflex™
Formaflex™
Formaflex™ has the “stay-put” characteristics required for stress-free connections between piping systems and rotary joints or other similar static applications.
Explanation of Formaflex™ Part Numbers:
AF ____________
Material Code
9 ____________
Braid Code
Material Codes:
4 – T321 Stainless Steel
5 – T316L Stainless Steel
Braid Codes:
00 – Unbraided
50 – T304 Single Braid
55 – T304 Double Braid
Example: AF4950 = T321 Stainless Steel, annular, corrugated metal hose with a single T304 Stainless Steel Braid.
| Inside Diameter (in.) | Number of Braids (#) | Outside Diameter (in.) | Static Min. Bend Radius (in.) | Dynamic Min. Bend Radius (in.) | Maximum Working Pressure (psi) | Burst Pressure (psi) | Weight Per Foot (lbs.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 |
0 1 |
0.41 0.47 |
1.0 | n/a |
90 900 |
n/a 3600 |
0.04 0.11 |
| 3/8 |
0 1 |
0.65 0.71 |
1.2 | n/a |
70 800 |
n/a 3200 |
0.10 0.17 |
| 1/2 |
0 1 |
0.77 0.83 |
1.5 | n/a |
70 665 |
n/a 2660 |
0.11 0.19 |
| 5/8 |
0 1 |
0.96 1.02 |
1.8 | n/a |
57 500 |
n/a 2000 |
0.17 0.26 |
| 3/4 |
0 1 |
1.16 1.22 |
2.1 | n/a |
43 380 |
n/a 1520 |
0.19 0.29 |
| 1 |
0 1 |
1.47 1.53 |
2.7 | n/a |
43 355 |
n/a 1420 |
0.26 0.42 |
| 1 1/4 |
0 1 |
1.75 1.81 |
3.1 | n/a |
43 280 |
n/a 1120 |
0.29 0.47 |
| 1 1/2 |
0 1 |
2.08 2.14 |
3.9 | n/a |
28 264 |
n/a 1056 |
0.47 0.71 |
| 2 |
0 1 |
2.61 2.69 |
5.1 | n/a |
14 221 |
n/a 884 |
0.59 0.90 |
Notes:
- The minimum bend radius is measured from the centerline of the hose
- The working pressure decreases with temperature – see derating factor
- For rapid pressure fluctuations consult the factory
Hose Master places emphasis on continual improvements within our manufacturing processes, product offering and services. Hose Master reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any products contained herein.
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