Interflex™
Interflex™
INTERFLEX™ (Roughbore) is a high-quality, general-purpose stripwound metal hose, constructed from a single strip of metal that is profiled and locked onto itself. The interlocked, or overlapping, sections of strip are able to slide back and forth, providing the ability to flex.
Explanation of Interflex™ Part Numbers:
IN ____________
Thickness Code
____________
Material Code
Strip Thickness:
10 – Extra Light Weight
15 – Light Weight
18 – Medium Weight
20 – Medium Weight (AL only)
25 – Heavy Weight
30 – Extra Heavy Weight
Material Codes:
AL – Aluminum
GS – Galvanized Steel
SS – T304 Stainless Steel
16 – T316 Stainless Steel
20 – T201 Stainless Steel
Example: IN15SS is made from T304 stainless steel strip .015” thick
| Inside Diameter (in.) | IN 10 SS |
IN 15 __ (GS,SS,16,20) |
IN 18 __ (GS,SS,16) |
IN 25 __ (GS,SS,20) |
IN 30 __ ((GS,SS) | IN 20 AL | ||||||
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Wt. Per Ft. (lbs.) |
Wt. Per Ft. (lbs.) | Wt. Per Ft. (lbs.) |
Min. Bend Radius (in.) |
Wt. Per Ft. (lbs.) |
Min. Bend Radius (in.) |
Wt. Per Ft. (lbs.) |
Min. Bend Radius (in.) |
Wt. Per Ft. (lbs.) |
Min. Bend Radius (in.) |
Wt. Per Ft. (lbs.) |
Min. Bend Radius (in.) |
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| 1 3/8 | 0.7 | 7 | 0.8 | 7 | ||||||||
| 1 1/2 | 0.5 | 6 | 0.7 | 6 | 0.9 | 6 | 1.3 | 7 | ||||
| 2 | 0.7 | 8 | 1.0 | 8 | 1.1 | 8 | 1.7 | 9 | 2.0* | 11 | ||
| 2 1/2 | 0.8 | 10 | 1.2 | 10 | 1.4 | 10 | 2.1 | 11 | 2.5* | 13 | ||
| 3 | 1.0 | 11 | 1.4 | 12 | 1.6 | 12 | 2.5 | 13 | 2.9 | 14 | 0.7 | 14 |
| 3 1/2 | 1.1 | 13 | 1.6 | 14 | 1.9 | 14 | 2.8 | 15 | 3.4 | 16 | 0.8 | 16 |
| 4 | 1.2 | 14 | 1.8 | 16 | 2.2 | 16 | 3.2 | 17 | 3.8 | 18 | 0.9 | 18 |
| 4 1/2 | 1.4 | 17 | 2.0 | 17 | 2.4 | 17 | 3.6 | 19 | 4.3 | 20 | 1.0 | 20 |
| 5 | 1.5 | 18 | 2.2 | 19 | 2.7 | 19 | 4.0 | 21 | 4.7 | 22 | 1.1 | 22 |
| 6 | 1.8 | 21 | 2.7 | 23 | 3.2 | 23 | 4.7 | 25 | 5.6 | 26 | 1.3 | 26 |
| 7 | 3.1 | 27 | 3.7 | 27 | 5.5 | 29 | 6.5 | 30 | 1.5 | 30 | ||
| 8 | 3.5 | 30 | 4.2 | 30 | 6.2 | 33 | 7.4 | 34 | 1.8 | 34 | ||
| 9 | 3.9 | 34 | 4.7 | 34 | 7.0 | 37 | 8.3 | 38 | 2.0 | 38 | ||
| 10 | 4.4 | 38 | 5.2 | 38 | 7.7 | 41 | 9.2 | 42 | 2.2 | 42 | ||
| 11 | 5.7 | 42 | 8.5 | 45 | 10.1 | 46 | 2.4 | 46 | ||||
| 12 | 6.2 | 45 | 9.3 | 49 | 11.0 | 50 | 2.6 | 50 | ||||
| 13 | 6.7 | 49 | 10.0 | 53 | 11.9 | 54 | 2.8 | 54 | ||||
| 14 | 7.2 | 53 | 10.8 | 56 | 12.8 | 57 | 3.0 | 57 | ||||
| 15 | 7.7 | 56 | 11.5 | 60 | 13.7 | 61 | 3.2 | 61 | ||||
| 16 | 8.2 | 60 | 12.3 | 64 | 14.6 | 65 | 3.4 | 64 | ||||
* 2” & 2 ½” IN 30 available in Galvanize only
Notes:
- Other diameters are available upon request
- For packed hose add 10% to both weight per foot and minimum bend radius
- Minimum bend radius is measured from the centerline of the hose
Available Packings
| Packing Type | Features | Max Temp. |
| Low-Temp Elastomeric | Max Pressure and Vacuum | 200° F |
| High-Temp Elastomeric | Max Pressure and Vacuum | 500° F |
| Low-temp Fiber | Economical | 180° F |
| High-Temp Fiber | Elevated Temperature | 1000° F |
| Metal | Extreme Temp. | 800° F – 1200° F |
When to Consider Packing:
Interlocked metal hose, by the nature of its construction, is not pressure tight. However, pressure and media infiltration through the interlocked wall can be minimized by the insertion of one of a variety of packings into the wall during hose manufacturing. Packing consists of a continuous cord or strand of elastomer, or other material which is locked into a special channel between the interlocked hose wall layers. The choice of packing material is tailored to the demands of the specific application.
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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