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PHARMALINE & PHARMALEX HOSE ASSEMBLIES

Pharmaline & Pharmalex hose is custom built into hose assemblies after the hose size and grade, length and end fittings have been selected.

The specification and information contained in this brochure can be used to make these selections, but if there are any doubts concerning the hose usage limitations or performance capabilities, customers should request expert advice from Aflex Hose.

SELECTING THE HOSE GRADE

There are two types of PTFE hose liner tube available, natural GP grade and antistatic (black) AS grade, fully described on page 11

SELECTING THE HOSE ASSEMBLY LENGTH

The lengths of Pharmaline & Pharmalex hose assemblies are as specified by the customer and the length is measured from the sealing face at one end fitting to the same at the other end of the hose.

Length tolerances are normally +5% -0%.

Maximum hose assembly lengths are the same as 'Maximum Continuous Lengths' as given under Specifications on page 6.

Minimum hose assembly lengths are calculated by adding the lengths of both the hose end fittings as listed ('A' dimensions), then add the minimum 'visible' length of hose between the fittings (normally not less than 2", 50mm).

If the hose must be flexed, however, then there must be a sufficient length of visible hose to conform to the required flexing configuration (see pages 22 - 25).

Lengths may be stated in Feet & Inches, Inches or decimal Metres or Millimetres. Units used must be stated.

SELECTING THE END FITTINGS

STAINLESS STEEL END FITTING MATERIALS

Non-Lined Spigots (including Flange Retainers) - are all made from Grade 316L SS

Cam and Groove Female Fittings - are made from Grade 316C SS (Body) and 316L SS (Spigot)

Swivelling Nuts and Flanges - are all made from Grade 304 SS

Ferrules - ferrules are made from Grade 304 SS.

The equivalent specification for the different Grades of Stainless Steel are listed below:

To special order, end fitting components can be made in non-standard grades of SS such as 1.4571, 1.4435, or other materials such as Hastelloy or Monel

HOW TO ORDER

The quantity, hose size, grade, length and fittings must be specified in full.

EITHER by a full, written description. The hose grade can be specified by the code initials e.g. 'Pharmaline AS' defines an antistatic PTFE lined Pharmaline hose.

The quantity, length and fittings can then be written in - e.g. '4 off x 1" bore Pharmaline AS hose x 3.00 metres long. Both ends ANSI 150# S/S Flanges'.

OR by Part Numbers, as defined on page 10

Any special requirements relating to the hose construction, or information required on Tags, or Certificates, or special testing requirements, must be specified in full on the enquiry or purchase order.

CONDITIONS OF SALE

Pharmaline and Pharmalex hose and hose assemblies are only supplied on the basis that the customer has read and accepted the Conditions of Sale as given on page 25.