Aqua-Terra Fluid Transfer & Connectors

FLUID TRANSFER & CONNECTOR

With more than 30 years experience and expertise in the hose supplies and assemblies’ business coupled with our well-equipped production, testing and warehouse facilities, a skilled and knowledgeable team of marketing and sales engineers, QA/QC engineer, production specialists and technicians, we are confident to meet the demands of our valued customers.

Low Pressure Bulk & Transfer Hose (LPBTH)

Hammer Unions

FIGURE 100 SERIES

APPLICATION:

Used on low pressure manifolds and lines and in applications running air, water, oil or gas up to 1000 PSI NSCWP (non-shock cold working pressure).

FIGURE 200 SERIES

APPLICATION:

Used in general service applications running air, water, oil or gas up to 2000 PSI NSCWP (non-shock cold working pressure)

FIGURE 206 SERIES

APPLICATION:

Runs air, water, oil or gas up to 2000 PSI NSCWP (non-shock cold working pressure)

DESIGN:

COLOUR:

Yellow sub, black nut

SIZE (INCH):

Thread end are of NPT Female from 2” to 8”
Butt weld ends are available for 2” & 4” Only & of Schedule 40

COLOUR:

Grey sub, blue nut

SIZE (INCH):

Thread end are of NPT Female from 1” to 8”
Butt weld ends are available for 2” Only & of Schedule 80

O-ring mounted sub provides excellent sealing properties

COLOUR:

Grey sub, blue nut

SIZE (INCH):

Thread end are of NPT Female from 1” to 8”
Butt weld ends are available for 2” Only & of Schedule 80

Universal Claw Fittings & Accessories

Air King Hose End

2-Lug Male NPT Ends (Iron)

2- Lug Female NPT Ends (Brass)

2-Lug Hose Ends

(316 Stainless Steel)

Air King with Ferrule (Iron/ 316 Stainless Steel)

4-Lug Hose Ends (Iron)

4-Lug Female NPT Ends (Iron)

Air King Accessories

2-Lug Washer

(Rubber)

2-Lug Washer

(Neoprene)

4-Lug Washer

(Rubber)

Standard Safety Clip

Safety Pin

Stainless Steel Clip

Hose-to-Tool Service

Hose-to-Hose Service

King Safety Whipsocks

Nylon Safety Restraints

Cam & Groove

Material Available : 356T6 Aluminum / Brass / Stainless Steel

Adapter x Female NPT (Type A)

Coupler x Male NPT (Type B)

Coupler x Hose Shank (Type C)

Dust Cap

(Type DC)

Dust Plug

(Type DP)

Coupler x Female NPT (Type D)

Adapter x Hose Shank (Type E)

Adapter x Male NPT (Type F)

Swivel Joint

Single Plane V-Ring Style 20 (Carbon Steel / Stainless Steel)

Weld End x Weld End

Female NPT x Female NPT

150# ASA Flange x 150# ASA Flange

Single Plane V-Ring Style 30

(Carbon Steel / Stainless Steel)

Single Plane V-Ring Style 40

(Carbon Steel / Stainless Steel)

Single Plane V-Ring Style 50

(Carbon Steel / Stainless Steel)

Female NPT x Female NPT

150# ASA Flange x 150# ASA Flange

Female NPT x Female NPT

150# ASA Flange x 150# ASA Flange

Single Plane V-Ring Style 60

(Carbon Steel / Stainless Steel)

Single Plane V-Ring Style 70

(Carbon Steel / Stainless Steel)

Triple Plane V-Ring Style 10

(Carbon Steel / Stainless Steel)

Female NPT x Female NPT

150# ASA Flange x 150# ASA Flange

Female NPT x Female NPT

150# ASA Flange x 150# ASA Flange

Female NPT x Female NPT

150# ASA Flange x 150# ASA Flange

Triple Plane V-Ring Style 80

(Carbon Steel / Stainless Steel)

Female NPT x Female NPT

150# ASA Flange x 150# ASA Flange

Loading Arm

A-Frame Loading Arm with Rigid Drop Pipe

Horizontal Hose Loader

Features

Torsion spring counterbalance offered in left or right hand
Base swivels offered: carbon steel V-ring, carbon steel split flange, or 316 stainless steel split flange
Style 50 loading swivel
Available accessories include safety breakaway, Wet-R-Dri™ valve, ball handle

Features

Torsion spring counterbalance offered in left or right hand
Base swivels offered: carbon steel V-ring, carbon steel split flange, or 316 stainless steel split flange
Style 30 loading swivel; style 50 available upon request
Available accessories include safety breakaway, Wet-R-Dri™ valve, ball handle

Materials

Pipe leg materials offered: aluminum, carbon steel, and 316 stainless steel
Available seals include: nitrile rubber, FKM, low temperature FKM, PTFE, EPDM, and food-grade nitrile
Drop hose available in composite and stainless steel metal

Materials

Pipe leg materials offered: aluminum, carbon steel, and 316 stainless steel
Available seals include: nitrile rubber, FKM, low temperature FKM, PTFE, EPDM, and food-grade nitrile
Drop hose available in composite hose and stainless steel metal hose

Specifications

Standard configurations below include carbon steel base swivels, ESB1 torsion spring counterbalance, TTMA extension,
5500-series API, and D-handle
Other options available upon request

Specifications

Standard configurations below include carbon steel base swivels, ESB1 torsion spring counterbalance, TTMA extension,
5500-series API, and D-handle
Other options available upon request

Fixed Reach Loading Arm

Features

Torsion spring counterbalance offered in left or right hand
Base swivels offered: carbon steel V-ring, carbon steel split flange, or 316 stainless steel split flange
Available accessories include tee deflector, diffuser, top loading valve with or without remote handle kit, various handles, locking mechanism

Materials

Pipe leg materials offered: aluminum, carbon steel, and 316 stainless steel
Available seals include: nitrile rubber, FKM, low temperature FKM, PTFE, EPDM, and food-grade nitrile

Specifications

Standard configurations below include ESB1 torsion spring counterbalance
Other options available upon request

Telescoping Loading Arm

Features

Torsion spring counterbalance offered in left or right hand
Base swivels offered: carbon steel V-ring or carbon steel split flange
Available accessories include tee deflector, top loading valve with or without remote handle kit, various handles

Materials

Pipe leg materials offered: aluminum
Available swivel seals include: nitrile rubber and FKM

Specifications

Standard configurations below include carbon steel split flange base swivel, ESB1 torsion spring counterbalance, 45° cut end connection
Other options available upon request

Scissor Style Loading Arm

Features

Torsion spring counterbalance offered in left or right hand
Base swivels offered: carbon steel V-ring, carbon steel split flange, or 316 stainless steel split flange
Available accessories include tee deflector, diffuser, top loading valve with or without remote handle kit, various handles, locking mechanism

Materials

Pipe leg materials offered: aluminum, carbon steel, 316 stainless steel
Available swivel seals include: nitrile rubber, FKM, low temperature FKM, PTFE, EPDM, or food-grade nitrile

Specifications

Standard configurations below include carbon steel split flange base swivel, aluminum legs, top load valve, remote handle kit, and FKM seals
Other options available upon request

Unsupported Boom Loading Arm

Features

Torsion spring counterbalance offered in left or right hand
Base swivels offered: carbon steel V-ring, carbon steel split flange, or 316 stainless steel split flange
Available accessories include tee deflector, diffuser, top loading valve with or without remote handle kit, various handles, and locking mechanism

Materials

Pipe and arm swivel materials offered: aluminum, carbon steel, and 316 stainless steel
Available seals include: nitrile rubber, FKM, low temperature FKM, PTFE, EPDM, or food-grade nitrile

Specifications

Standard configurations below include carbon steel split flange base swivel and ESB1 torsion spring
Other options available upon request

Supported Boom Loading Arm

Features

Torsion spring counterbalance offered in left or right hand
Base swivels offered: carbon steel V-ring, carbon steel split flange, or 316 stainless steel split flange
Available accessories include tee deflector, diffuser, top loading valve with or without remote handle kit, various handles, and locking mechanism
Includes triangulated bracing with pillow block bearing to support longer, heavier arms

Materials

Pipe and arm swivel materials offered: aluminum, carbon steel, and 316 stainless steel
Available seals include: nitrile rubber, FKM, low temperature FKM, PTFE, EPDM, or food-grade nitrile

Specifications

Standard configurations below include split flange base swivel and ESB1 torsion spring counterbalance
Other options available upon request

Vacuum Weld Fittings

Application / Features

Vacuum sealing weld fittings used in the semiconductor industry
Material Test Reports (MTRs) available

Materials

Fittings: 304 stainless steel standard (316L stainless steel optional)

Sizes

1/2" - 6"

Specifications

Helium leakage testing to 1x10-8 Torr
Maximum temperature: 302°F (150°C)
Standards followed: ASTM A270, ASTM A269, and ASME SA270

KF Flanges and Fittings

Application / Features

Vacuum sealing for ½" - 2" OD tubing in the semiconductor industry
Material Test Reports (MTRs) available
Each assembly contains two identical flanges and a
centering ring assembly and is clamped together with a thumbscrew clamp
Coupling features prevent O-ring collapse and keep the assembly aligned
KF flanges are compatible with other ISO-KF-QF vacuum flange manufacturers' components
All fittings are IPA cleaned and bagged in a controlled environment

Materials

Fittings: 304 or 316L stainless steel
Clamps: aluminum
O-ring: FKM

Sizes

KF10 - KF50

Specifications

Maximum temperature: 302°F (150°C)
Helium leakage testing to 1x10^(-8)Torr
Standards followed: ISO2681

KF Flanges and Fittings

Application / Features

Vacuum sealing for 2½" - 10" OD tubing in the semiconductor industry
Each assembly contains two identical flanges and a centering ring assembly and is joined together by clamps
Centering ring keeps the flanges in line and prevents the O-ring from being pushed in by atmospheric pressure.
Multiple clamps must be used to ensure a sturdy connection
ISO fittings are compatible with other manufacturers’ ISO-KF-QF vacuum flanges
All fittings are IPA cleaned and bagged in a controlled Environment

Materials

Fittings: 304 or 316L stainless steel
Clamps: aluminum
O-ring: FKM

Sizes

ISO63 - ISO250

Specifications

Maximum temperature: 302°F (150°C)
Helium leakage testing to 1x10^(-8)Torr
Standards followed: ISO2681

Pipe / Tube Block Hangers

Hang Plate Pipe / Tube Block Hanger

Weld Plate Pipe / Tube Block Hanger

Application

Clean rooms and mechanical areas; not limited to: biotech, pharmaceutical, food processing, beverage, dairy, cosmetic, chemical, water treatment, and semi-conductor industries
Low-flow and low-pressure systems with moderate vibration: WFI, SIP, CIP, process, utility, and instrument lines

Materials

Silicone insert - 80 durometer; color – blue
ZERO PUDDLE silicone rubber insert are available with FDA and UL ratings
304 stainless steel as standard; 316 available upon request

Sizes

1" - 4" standard; other sizes may be available upon request

Features

Insulation envelope: reduced O.D. allows hanger to be buried under the insulation jacket
ZERO PUDDLE Silicone inserts raised geometry facilitates drainage of liquids on vertical/riser lines
There are no exposed threads or openings in hardware plates

Specifications

Intermittent temperatures from -40°F to 320°F (-40°C to 160°C)
Continuous temperatures from -20°F to 285°F (-29°C to 140°C)

Approvals

All plates polished, bolts are cleaned, and nuts are lubricated with FDA-approved product
Hanger threads match MSS SP-69 rod O.D. requirements

Uni-Hinge Process Hex Pipe Hanger Weld Mount

GlobalCore Hydraulic Hose

GlobalCore Solutions

Feature:

With only six hoses, customers can quickly select the ideal hose based on working pressure. Then, they can easily select the fitting with a choice between Parker’s versatile 43 Series or the high pressure 77 Series. GlobalCore hoses are offered in Standard Cover, ToughCover, SuperTough Cover, and the new to market Critical Protection Cover. Parker’s tested design provides customers worldwide with durability, ease of use, performance and support, and simplifies their hose inventory to one product and one supplier.

Push-Lok Multipurpose Hose

Low Pressure Push-Lok®

Parker’s Push-Lok hose line features the widest fluid compatibility, application and size range in the industry. The Push-Lok system is easy to use. No clamps or special tools are required during installation. And with Parker’s exclusive color-code system, you can inventory, maintain and identify your hose needs easily and efficiently. The industry’s most complete line of low-pressure hose and fittings, Push-Lok offers the range and versatility to meet all your instrumentation needs.

Exclusive color-code system

6 Different Colors

In applications where a number of hose lines carry different media, Push-Lok colors reduce timely “tracing” of lines, preventing disconnection of wrong line and unnecessary, downtime.

Using color-coded Push-Lok hose is an excellent way to:

Enhance product appearance
Improve inventory control
Identify industrial drop lines
Easy control of maintenance intervals
Simple stock planning in different departments

Hose construction and hose-fitting connection

One fitting series for all hose types with a wide range of end-configurations

82 Series Fittings Field Attachable

Parker's Push-Lok hose fittings are designed to configure hose assemblies quickly and easily in the field without special tools. The Push-Lok fitting series is suitable for all hose types with a wide range of end-configurations in DIN, BSP, SAE and ORFS connections and material options such as brass, steel and stainless steel.

Push-Lok Low Pressure Hose

801PLUS

Cover Colors

has an improved Nitrile (NBR) Tube with extended fluid compatibility and improved oil compatibility and provides quick and easy assembly/disassembly advantage and the fullest range of color-coding to benefit your operations

Multipurpose 803M

Cover Colors

with its excellent UV and ozone resistance is ideal for a variety of applications including automotive/robots, hose-bundle systems. The hose is also free of wetting disturbing substances.

Phosphate Ester 804

Cover Colors

features quick and easy assembly and provides an EPDM inner-tube for hot water and phosphate ester fluids. Not to be used in applications with lubricated air or media that is oil based.

High Temperature 836

Cover Colors

with its heat-resistance performance and the MSHA approved synthetic PKR rubber cover is the ideal hose for special high temperature applications up to +150 °C.

Fire retardant 821FR

Cover Colors

is a very flexible multipurpose hose with a fire-resistant (FR) cover for use near welding operations and general industrial and maintenance applications.

Multipurpose 837BM

Cover Colors

has a high level of hose flexibility combined with high abrasion resistance and therefore suitable for a variety of applications including automotive as the hose is free from wetting disturbing substances.

Multipurpose 837PU-Plus

Cover Colors

Non-conductive 838M

Cover Colors

is the non-conductive Push-Lok hose with orange polyurethane cover and designed for special electrical requirements e. g. cooling lines with deionised water.

High temperature 846

Cover Colors

with its very low fitting insertion force is our new-comer in the Push-Lok range. The hose has a blue or black MSHA approved synthetic PKR rubber cover.

PFA/PTFE Products

Fluoropolymer Components

Durable, leak free Partek products are used in a variety of industries, including semiconductor manufacturing, chemical/food/pharmaceutical/ biomedical processing, as well as analytical instrumentation . Partek fluoropolymer products are recommended for applications that encounter pressures below 120 psig (8 .27 barg), and corrosive media at temperatures up to 400°F (204°C). Fluoropolymer valves and fittings offer corrosion protection and are used to ensure media/system purity . The wetted surfaces of all products are of chemically inert corrosion resistant PFA or PTFE . Partek products are available from 1⁄8" up to 1" in size.

Parflare PFA Tube Fittings: Parflare fittings provide low dead volume, which decreases the possibility of particle entrapment and bacterial growth.

Pargrip PFA Tube Fittings: Perfect for applications where ease of assembly is a requirement. Grooved tubing is not required.

Parbond PFA Fusible Pipe Fittings: Parbond fittings welded design eliminates threaded connections and entrapment areas and creates a leak free connection.

PFA Pipe Fittings: Available in a variety of configurations, all with standard NPT threads.

PFA Valves, Gauge Protectors, Thermocouple Fittings and Spray Guns: High cycle life, all fluoropolymer construction, with application tested and proven designs.

PTFE Valves, Regulators, and Flowmeters: Wetted areas are manufactured from fluoropolymer material which offers unmatched corrosion protection and high cycle life.

Sanitary and BioPharmaceutical Valve & Fitting

Sanitary Fittings, Valves

Parker Performance Stainless is a complete line of sanitary fittings, valves and related flow components for use in a variety of hygienic processing applications .

These products meet the stringent standards required by processors in the food, beverage, dairy, biopharm and health & beauty industries .

Sanitary Fittings

Buttweld, clamp, bevel seat, I-line, and other fitting styles available
Unpolished I.D. and unpolished O.D. Both I.D. and O.D. are mill or tumble finished
A full line of adapters for threaded, flanged and socket weld connections also available
Sanitary tubing and tubing hangers available to complete any project

Valves and Flow Components

Sanitary versions of sample, ball, butterfly and check valves available
A complete line of pneumatic and electric actuators and control accessories.
Choose from traditional rack-and pinion style or stainless steel wash down versions
Valves are precision manufactured from heat traceable materials and designed to perform under the most exacting conditions
Available with a variety of elastomers and other customer-specified configurations to ensure a perfect fit within any processing system

Phastite Fittings

A Ferrule-less, Push-Fit Connector

Phastite® is a breakthrough in tube connection systems; its innovative design concept eliminates the costly requirement of welding and combines quick installation with a single assembly process achieving a tube connector that can be used in applications up to 22,500 psi (1,550 bar) and temperatures ranging from -45°C to 93°C (-50°F to 200°F). Already being used on thousands of applications worldwide, Parker is confident that Phastite® can make your processes Smarter, Faster, Cleaner, Safer.

Design

Phastite® has been specifically designed to meet ever-increasing industry standards and demands with regards to tube connectors and pressure containment. The latest computer aided engineering (CAE) and finite element analysis (FEA) techniques have been employed to optimise the design of the connectors and assembly tooling.

The Benefits

Safety

Supplied pre-assembled, no loose parts thus eliminating potential assembly errors
No additional operations using equipment that could lead to injury are required
Permanent assembly is tamper proof
Permanent leak free connections without the need for threaded components, thus removing potential loosening problems due to excess movement
No Hot Work! Fire or explosion risks are eliminated along with any potential fume inhalation
No disposal of hazardous materials used in any Hot Work activities
No brittleness or corrosion implications (caused by welding heat for example)

Materials

Phastite® can be manufactured in 316 Stainless Steel and corrosion resistant alloys including INCONEL® Alloy 625, INCOLOY® Alloy 825 and Super Duplex to cope with the most demanding environments, from subsea exploration in the north sea to natural gas drilling in Kazakhstan.

Note: INCONEL® and INCOLOY® are registered trademarks of Special Metals Corporation.

Design

Phastite® meets all the relevant performance and functional requirements of industry standards, including pressure containment.

Throughout the development of Phastite®, product performance and integrity were paramount.

The testing performed included a combination of hyperbaric, thermal cycling, vibration along different axes, flex fatigue, tensile pull test, torsion, helium leak, gas tight and hydrostatic testing.

Pneumatic Quick Couplings, General Purpose

IH Series, Snap-Tite Design

IH couplers are steel with a cylindrical valve designed specifically for pneumatic use. When paired with an unvalved/plain H Series nipple, it functions as a durable single shut-off connection. Standard seal is nitrile.

Features:

Sizes 1/4” - 3/4”
Steel body material
Standard seal material is nitrile with other options available
Optional sleeve lock helps to prevent accidental disconnection
Manually operated sleeve provides secure connection
Coupler has 360° cylindrical valve contact

Applications:

Industrial air lines
Pneumatic tools

Hydraulic Quick Couplings, General Purpose

H & PH Series, Snap-Tite Design

Many Standard Configurations Suitable for Hydraulic and Pneumatic Applications:

H Series, original Snap-Tite design couplings have been proven by years of use on hydraulic applications. H Series is best suited for general purpose fluid applications where either single or double shut-off valving is desired. A wide range of sizes, materials and end configurations are available.

PH version couplers and nipples are valved with a connect under-pressure feature. These steel couplers and nipples allow connection with H Series valved couplers and nipples when there is a residual pressure on the PH coupler/nipple side. It is recommended that only one half of the connection (coupler or nipple) be PH version, not both.

Applications:

Industrial hydraulic lines
Water and coolant lines
Mobile equipment

Features:

Sizes 1/4” - 4”
Available in steel, brass, aluminum and 316 stainless steel
Standard seal material is nitrile with other options available
Optional sleeve lock helps to prevent accidental disconnection
Double-shut-off version has low pressure drop

Manually operated sleeve provides secure connection
Designed to MIL-C 51234
Double shut-off coupling: Valve coupler and valve nipple
Single shut-off coupling: Valve coupler and plain nipple

6600 Series, ISO 7241 Series A

The 6600 Series are versatile for use in a wide range of hydraulic applications where fluid lines require connection and disconnection for equipment operation or maintenance

Features:

Accepts ISO 7241-1, Series A compliant nipples
Poppet valves and a metal perch to maintain valve alignment and prevent flow checking
Coupler sleeve and nipple body are hardened to be damage resistant
Standard end configurations include female pipe and straight thread ORB
Protective zinc plating with clear trivalent chromate finish

Applications:

Truck trailer connections
Mobile applications
Attachments

HP Series High Pressure

HP Series double shut-off couplings are designed for pressures up to 5000 psi. Couplers and nipples are steel with nitrile seals and are available in 1 and 1-1/2 inch sizes.

Features:

Rated pressures up to 5000 psi
Smooth flow path with minimal pressure drop
Heat treated steel nipple and heavy duty sleeve withstand pressure surges
Couplings have protective zinc with clear trivalent chromate finish
Standard end configurations include female pipe and straight thread ORB
Alternative seal materials available

Applications:

Industrial hydraulic lines
Mobile equipment

6100 Series Threaded Connection

6100 Series is a thread to connect, low spill coupling that can be connected under pressure. Coupler and nipple bodies are corrosion resistant brass.Couplers are available with a steel hex nut or heavy duty wing nut sleeve. A connection indicator groove on the nipple body indicates when the connection is complete and the valves are fully open.

Features:

Rated pressures up to 3000 psi
Thread to connect operation
Bonded valve seal stays in place under full pressure connect and disconnect
Visual connection indicator
Rugged wing nut sleeve will withstand hammering to tighten or loosen
Optional flange for secure bulkhead mounting
Standard end configuration is female pipe thread
Special part numbers apply for CO2 transfer (contact QCD)

Applications:

Submersible pumps
Oil field equipment
Dump trailers
Engine test stands
Bulk liquid transfer

75 Series Threaded Connection

The rugged 75 Series is an original Snap-tite design, constructed for high pressure hydraulic service. Although these couplings are used in a broad variety of heavy duty applications, a primary usage is in oil fields and offshore drilling. Available in sizes 3/4” through 4”, in steel or stainless

steel construction.

Features:

Connect under residual pressure
Thread-to-connect
Up to 5,000 psi (345 bar) rated pressures
Rugged steel construction with Zinc Trivalent Chromate plating
Stainless steel construction also available
Wide range of sizes
Nitrile is standard seal material, other options available
DBP version is “Fire Safe” rated to API 16D (limited sizes)

Applications:

Cranes
Power tongs
Horizontal boring and dewatering

71 Series Threaded Connection

Parker’s 71 Series, formerly Snap-tite couplings are designed for working pressures up to 10,000 psi. Available in a variety of materials and with a wide range of body sizes. Air inclusion and fluid loss are minimal with the flush face valves. Large flow chambers in the body and an exclusive valve design permit superior flow while maintaining low pressure drop.

Features:

Flush face/Non-spill
Push-to-connect
Heavy duty construction
Designed for up to 10,000 psi (690 bar) working pressures
Variety of materials
Wide range of sizes
Superior flow and low pressure drop
Sleeve lock option to protect against accidental disconnection.

Applications:

Industrial hydraulic lines
Off-shore drilling

3000 Series Threaded Connection

The 3000 Series coupling are designed for high pressure applications. The coupler sleeve and nipple body must be manually threaded together to make the connection.

Features:

Manual threaded connection and actuation
Hard, chrome alloy ball valves
Polyurethane interface seal resists high pressure extrusion
Threaded retainer provides a positive valve stop
Protective zinc plating with clear trivalent chromate finish

Applications:

Hydraulic rams
Portable hydraulic tools
Crimping equipment

ST Series Straight-thru Interface

ST Series non-valved couplings provide maximum flow and low pressure drop. The smooth, open bore allows easy cleaning in applications where the same lines are used for more than one media.

Features:

Steel nipples are case hardened for resistance to Brinelling
Functionally interchanges with similar straight-through design couplings
Standard Nitrile seals
Material options available
Sleeve-Lok option available

Applications:

High pressure water
Steam washers
Carpet cleaners

Parflex Ultra High Pressure Thermoplastic Hose

Specification Advantages of Thermoplastic Hose

Thermoplastics offer many advantages over thermoset rubber materials. Thermoplastic polymers become pliable or moldable above specific temperatures and return to a solid state upon cooling.

Continuous Length

The manufacturing process of thermoplastic hose allows for long continuous lengths due to the material being "cured" on the line and a self-supporting core tube. Rubber hoses require a secondary curing process and a mandrel to hold the core tube dimensions. Parflex and Polyflex have made continuous lengths of 3200m in the past - important for offshore oil applications (umbilicals). For hose assembly locations, the long lengths mean less scrap and fewer reel changeovers during production.

Compact Outer Diameter (OD)

The inherent strength of the thermoplastic materials used to make thermoplastic hose allows the use of less material when compared to rubber hoses. The outer diameter of thermoplastic hose from Parflex and Polyflex can be 20% smaller than outer diameters on comparable rubber hose. This feature is very important on equipment where space is limited and many hoses must fit into a small area.

Abrasion Resistance

Many thermoplastic materials are inherently abrasion resistant. In fact, most rubber hose manufacturers add thermoplastic to hose covers to increase abrasion resistance of their hoses. Parflex and Polyflex hoses with polyurethane covers have proven, through testing, that it takes 3 times the cycles to rub through .001 inches of cover when compared to competitive rubber hose that is touted as abrasion resistant.

Working Pressure

Shelf Life

Under optimal storage conditions, fluoropolymer-based thermoplastic hose and tubing products should have unlimited storage life prior to initial usage. However, optimal conditions are required (contact Parflex or Polyflex Technical Services for more information on optimal conditions). Per SAE J517, Rubber Hose is acceptable for 10 years if stored under optimal conditions.

Small Inner Diameter (ID)

Because thermoplastic hose/tube manufacturing does not require a mandrel for support of the core tube, thermoplastic hoses can be made to extremely small inner diameters such as 1.3mm (.051"). Since rubber hoses require a mandrel, the inner diameter of rubber hoses typically stops at 4.8mm (3/16"). This is important in applications where only a small amount of fluid needs to be transferred.

Weight (Per Foot)

Thermoplastic hoses, due to the material and construction, are almost always lighter than comparable rubber hoses. With Parflex and Polyflex XDT products, low pressure rubber lines can be replaced with thermoplastic tubing that is 70% lighter.

Cleanliness

The above pictures compare the contamination levels, after manufacturing, of a thermoplastic hose and a rubber hose. As seen in the pictures, the manufacturing of thermoplastic hose produces far less contamination than rubber equivalents. In many cases, the assembly of rubber hose will require cleaning of the hose prior to production use.

Permeation Resistance

Through the use of various thermoplastic polymers the permeation resistance (ingression and egression) can be far greater than rubber. As seen in the illustration, thermoplastic products have superior permeation resistance against gases like CO2, Oxygen, and Nitrogen in comparison to rubber.

Noise Reduction

Fiber reinforced hoses with specific reinforcement have been shown to reduce noise on machines. This is important to operator comfort and environmental noise pollution.

Thermoplastic hoses offer a wide variety of added value and can be thermally formed into specific shapes. The hose cover can be made from various colors, laylines can be modified for specific customer requirements, and hoses are available as a twin line hose or a bonded hose with multiline "ribbons" up to 10 hoses wide. The formulation can be changed to make the hose more conductive or nonconductive.

Recommended High Pressure Color Coding

Performance Advantages of Fluoropolymer Hose

Fluoropolymers extreme properties thrive where the thermoset rubbers fail. A fluoropolymer is a fluorocarbon-based polymer with strong multiple carbon-fluorine bonds. It is characterized by a high resistance to solvents, acids and bases. How can this benefit your application when it comes to hose, tube and fittings?

Fluoropolymer and thermoplastic materials, in general, play a crucial role in many of the products and services we depend on in our daily lives – yet, most of us don’t realize it. From applications like airplanes, safety gear, and medical equipment, to hoses and tubing.

Chemical Compatibility

The chemical compatibility of fluoropolymers is far greater than conventional thermoplastics or rubber products. This is one of the reasons why fluoropolymers are found in such a wide variety of applications.

Temperature Range

Fluoropolymers have a tremendous range of operating temperatures from cryogenic to 500°F while maintaining flexibility. As an example, Parker offers PTFE braided hose that boast an operating temperature range of -99°F (-73°C) to 450°F (232°C).

Shelf Life

Under optimal storage conditions, fluoropolymer-based thermoplastic hose and tubing products should have unlimited storage life prior to initial usage. However, optimal storage conditions are required (contact Parflex or Polyflex Technical Services for more information on optimal conditions). Per SAE J517, Rubber Hose is acceptable for 10 years if stored under optimal conditions.

Parflex Thermoplastic Tubing

PE (Polyethylene) Tubing

Nylon Tubing

Series E: Instrument Grade

Series EB: Ultraviolet (UV) resistant

NSF-51, NSF-61 and FDA compliant for Food and Beverage contact.

Series PEFR: Flame Resistant

Series N/NB Fractional and Metric

Features

Produced with 100% virgin resin
Chemically resistant and flexible
Economic system solution
Excellent stress crack resistance

Features

Flame resistant
High strength & excellent flexibility
Resistant to environmental stress cracking

Features

Produced from abrasion resistant, heat and light stabilised nylon resin
High-grade resins for strength and flexibility
Low moisture absorption
Chemically resistant
EZ pack (100') boxes available

Compliance

FDA, CFR21 Part 177 Compliant for Food Contact
ASTM D-1693
NSF – 51
NSF – 61

Compliance

UL 94 V-2
ASTM D-1693

Series PAT: Pure Air Tubing

Series NR/NBR: Semi-Rigid High Strength

Features

Specially formulated nylon for pure air systems and gas distribution systems (semiconductor) due to its cleanliness and excellent chemical
and UV light resistance
Low moisture absorption
High tensile strength

Features

High grade nylon resins without plasticizers for higher pressure tubing applications
High tensile strength and excellent coupling retention
Produced from abrasion resistant, heat and light stabilized nylon resin
Low moisture absorption
Chemically resistant

Polypropylene Tubing

Series PP: Laboratory Grade – FDA, NSF Listed

Series PPB: Ultraviolet Light Resistant

Less than .01% water absorption.

Polyurethane Tubing

Series 95U/95UM: Polyether Base

Excellent abrasion and kink resistance.

MicroWeldTM Tubing

Series 95FR: Flame Resistant

Weld spatter resistance and excellent flexibility.

Vinyl Tubing

Series PV: Clear Vinyl Tubing

Instrument and laboratory grade PVC tubing.

Features

Excellent resistance to hot water, acids, chemicals and vegetable oils
Low water absorption (less than .01%)
Excellent resistance to stress cracking

Compliance

PP-series (white) tubing only

FDA, CFR21 Part 177 compliant for Food Contact
NSF-51 compliant

Features

95 Shore A durometer
Excellent abrasion and kink resistance
Excellent moisture resistance
Easy to assemble with approved fittings
Constructed from UV resistant Polyurethane
Exhibits the elongation and recovery characteristics of rubber and the
chemical resistance of a thermoplastic
EZ Pack 100' boxes available

Features

95 Shore A durometer Polyether Polyurethane core tube
Easily skived flame resistant jacket protects core tube for extended life
Silicone and halogen free
Excellent flexibility
Weld spatter resistant
Ideal for air/water supply in robotic welding applications

Features

Made from a virgin clear PVC (polyvinyl chloride) resin; specifically formulated for exceptional purity, clarity and flexibility
70 durometer for soft, easy handling and bending without tubing collapse

Compliance

UL 94 V-0 compliant jacket material

Compliance