Hose Recommendations
Information
you need to know to make hose recommendations.
S |
Size
/ Hose & Fittings |
- Size of existing piping and mating fittings type and size.
- Flow requirements
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T |
Temperature |
- Maximum allowable service temperature rating for hose and
fitting alloys.
- Reduced operating pressures at elevated temperatures.
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A |
Alloy
/ Hose & Fitting |
- Corrosion resistance of hose and fittings.
- Alloys for the
media conveyed.
- Maximum service temperature.
- Maximum pressure and
temperature.
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M |
Motion
& Application |
- Type of motion, angular, axial, offset, radial, random,
vibration, amount and frequency.
- Hose type best suited for application and motion.
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P |
Pressure |
- Burst, test and operating pressure...constant, pulsating
or shock.
- Operating pressure at elevated temperature.
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E |
End
Fitting Attachment |
- Methods applicable to type and alloy of hose and fittings.
- Maximum temperature for alloys and methods of attachment.
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D |
Developed
Assembly Length |
- Minimum hose length for type of motion.
- Hose assembly length with fittings (overall length).
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HOW TO ORDER
When placing an order or requesting a quote, the following
information is required.
- Quantity
- I.D. Size (inside diameter)
- Overall length
- Hose type and metal alloy
- Working pressure
- Temperature
- Application
- Media
- Fittings (complete description should include type and
metal alloy)
- Special requirements
When FLEX-ING products are required to conform to
a particular specification or application this should
be stated on the order. All orders are subject to FLEX-ING's
Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale.
Please contact
us for more information on this topic.
Click
here to view the metal hose selection factor chart.
Click
here to view installation precautions.
Click
here to view the radial movement chart.
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