Bioflex Hose Design Options

Bioflex Hose Grades are made up by combining the Design Options, which are designated by 2 or 3 letters as shown below, and fully described on the indicated pages of the dowloadable brochure.

For example, 'Bioflex AS, PB, SG' defines a hose with an Antistatic PTFE liner (AS) and a Polypropylene braid (PB) and an outer “Safegard” (SG) spiral HDPE protection sleeve.

PTFE Liner Tube Options - GP or AS - Page 15

Braid Options - TO, SS, HB, PB, KYB - Page 16

External Rubber Cover Options - RC, SI, FP and RC-300 - Page 17

External Protection Options - KR, SR, SG and PC - Page 18

Bioflex in Comparison with Convoluted PTFE Hose

• Hygienic Cleanability - much better, due to no internal convolutions.
• Flow Rates - more than 2x higher.
• Pressure Ratings - more than 1.5x higher.
• Gas Permeation Resistance - more than 3x better.
• Self Draining - 100% self draining when at an angle (The Internal Convolutions in Convoluted Hose retain fluid).

Bioflex in Comparison with Conventional Smoothbore FEP, PFA or PTFE Lined Rubber Hose

• No Adhesives - No toxic adhesives used in the Bioflex construction, eliminating the possibilities of Process Fluid contamination in service.
• Flexibility - Much better flexibility, particularly sizes 1" and above.

Bioflex in Comparison with Silicone Rubber Hose

• Hygienic Cleanability - much better, due to the non-stick PTFE liner.
• Chemical Resistance - considerably improved, particularly to strong oxidising acids and bases.
• Temperature & Pressure Ratings - much higher temperature and pressure capability.
• Steam Resistance - permanently resistant to steam sterilising (unlike silicone hose, which has a limited life).