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Overview

Visiflon

PTFE-lined hose for automotive and general purpose applications

Visiflon is a fully convoluted PTFE-lined hose product, used in applications where excellent flexibility is required, and the convoluted bore is not a disadvantage.

Features and benefits

  • Very flexible and kink resistant
  • Temperature resistant
  • Chemical resistant

Technical summary

Max. operating pressure60 bar
Max. operating pressure870 psi
Certification and compliance3.1 Traceability, FDA (materials), TS 16949:2016 
Braid typeNone 
CoverNone 
Vacuum resistanceVacuum resistant to -0.9 bar up to 130 °C (266 °F), Vacuum resistant to -0.9 bar up to 80 °C (176 °F) 

Technical Summary table lists features available within the range. See ‘Specifications’ tab for model specific information.

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Performance

Polypropylene braid (PB) grade hoses performance

Nominal hose size *Actual hose bore size Hose grade Outside diameter of tube or braid Minimum bend radius Maximum working pressure (MWP) Weight per unit length Hose part number
in mm in mm in mm in mm bar psi kg/mtr lbs/ft
3/8 10.0 1/4 6.3 PB 0.512 13.00 1 25 30 435 0.091 0.061 71-100-06-01-21
1/2 12.0 3/8 9.5 PB 0.662 16.80 11/2 38 23.5 340 0.125 0.084 71-100-08-01-21
5/8 16.0 1/2 12.7 PB 0.906 23.00 2 50 20 290 0.188 0.126 71-100-10-01-21
3/4 20.0 5/8 16.0 PB 0.973 24.70 21/2 63 16 230 0.226 0.151 71-100-12-01-21
1 25.0 7/8 22.0 PB 1.300 32.90 3 75 13 190 0.314 0.210 71-100-16-01-21
11/4 32.0 11/8 28.0 PB 1.537 39.00 31/2 89 12.5 180 0.444 0.298 71-100-20-01-21
11/2 40.0 13/8 35.0 PB 1.970 50.00 5 130 10 150 0.600 0.402 71-100-24-01-21
2 50.0 17/8 47.0 PB 2.521 64.00 6 150 7.5 110 0.917 0.614 71-100-32-01-21
*Visiflon Hose assemblies require that the convolutions at the ends of the hose are opened out to accept either Hydraulic or PTFE Tail end fittings.

Stainless steel braid (SS) grade hoses performance

Nominal hose size *Actual hose bore size Hose grade Outside diameter of tube or braid Minimum bend radius Maximum working pressure (MWP) Weight per unit length Hose part number
in mm in mm in mm in mm bar psi kg/mtr lbs/ft
3/8 10.0 1/4 6.3 SS 0.470 11.95 3/4 19 60 870 0.144 0.096 71-100-06-01-02
1/2 12.0 3/8 9.5 SS 0.600 15.25 1 25 47 680 0.195 0.130 71-100-08-01-02
5/8 16.0 1/2 12.7 SS 0.835 21.20 11/2 38 40 580 0.296 0.194 71-100-10-01-02
3/4 20.0 5/8 16.0 SS 0.894 22.70 2 50 32 460 0.376 0.251 71-100-12-01-02
1 25.0 7/8 22.0 SS 1.204 30.60 21/2 63 26 380 0.533 0.310 71-100-16-01-02
11/4 32.0 11/8 28.0 SS 1.420 36.00 3 75 25 360 0.729 0.489 71-100-20-01-02
11/2 40.0 13/8 35.0 SS 1.850 47.00 41/2 115 20 300 1.044 0.699 71-100-24-01-02
2 50.0 17/8 47.0 SS 2.400 61.00 5 130 15 220 1.378 0.923 71-100-32-01-02
*Visiflon Hose assemblies require that the convolutions at the ends of the hose are opened out to accept either Hydraulic or PTFE Tail end fittings.

Tube only (TO) grade hoses performance

Nominal hose size *Actual hose bore size Hose grade Outside diameter of tube or braid Minimum bend radius Maximum working pressure (MWP) Weight per unit length Hose part number
in mm in mm in mm in mm bar psi kg/mtr lbs/ft
3/8 10.0 1/4 6.3 TO 0.420 10.70 1 25 4 58 0.057 0.038 71-100-06
1/2 12.0 3/8 9.5 TO 0.555 14.10 11/2 38 4 58 0.076 0.051 71-100-08
5/8 16.0 1/2 12.7 TO 0.780 19.80 2 50 4 58 0.126 0.084 71-100-10
3/4 20.0 5/8 16.0 TO 0.835 21.20 3 75 3 43 0.166 0.111 71-100-12
1 25.0 7/8 22.0 TO 1.143 29.00 31/2 89 3 43 0.235 0.157 71-100-16
11/4 32.0 11/8 28.0 TO 1.349 34.20 4 100 2 29 0.342 0.229 71-100-20
11/2 40.0 13/8 35.0 TO 1.773 45.00 6 150 2 29 0.415 0.278 71-100-24
2 50.0 17/8 47.0 TO 2.325 59.00 8 200 2 29 0.631 0.423 71-100-32
*Visiflon Hose assemblies require that the convolutions at the ends of the hose are opened out to accept either Hydraulic or PTFE Tail end fittings.

Specifications

Technical specifications

Polypropylene braid (PB) grade hosesStainless steel braid (SS) grade hosesTube only (TO) grade hoses
Nominal bore size10 - 32 mm (0.375 - 1.25 in) 10 - 32 mm (0.375 - 1.25 in) 10 - 32 mm (0.375 - 1.25 in) 
Actual bore size6.3 - 28 mm (0.25 - 1.125 in) 6.3 - 28 mm (0.25 - 1.125 in) 6.3 - 28 mm (0.25 - 1.125 in) 
Length15 - 20 m (50 - 70 Ft) 15 - 20 m (50 - 70 Ft) 15 - 20 m (50 - 70 Ft) 
Outside diameter13 - 39 mm (0.512 - 1.537 in) 11.95 - 36 mm (0.47 - 1.42 in) 10.7 - 34.2 mm (0.42 - 1.349 in) 
Max. operating pressure30 bar (435 psi) 60 bar (870 psi) 4 bar (58 psi) 
Certification and compliance3.1 Traceability, FDA (materials), TS 16949:2016 3.1 Traceability, FDA (materials), TS 16949:2016 3.1 Traceability, FDA (materials), TS 16949:2016 
Operating temperature-73 °C to 230 °C (-100 °F to 450 °F) -73 °C to 230 °C (-100 °F to 450 °F) -73 °C to 230 °C (-100 °F to 450 °F) 
Bend radius25 - 89 mm (1 - 3.5 in)  19 - 75 mm (0.75 - 3 in)  25 - 100 mm (1 - 4 in)  
Weight per unit length0.091 - 0.444 kg/m (0.061 - 0.298 lb/ft) 0.144 - 0.729 kg/m (0.096 - 0.489 lb/ft) 0.057 - 0.342 kg/m (0.0338 - 0.229 lb/ft) 
Braid typeNone 
CoverNone None None 
End fittingBSP and NPT threaded fittings, Flat Seat Lug Nut Female Unions, JIC fittings, NPT and BSPT fittings, Standpipe Fittings, Tube Fittings BSP and NPT threaded fittings, Flat Seat Lug Nut Female Unions, JIC fittings, NPT and BSPT fittings, Standpipe Fittings, Tube Fittings BSP and NPT threaded fittings, Flat Seat Lug Nut Female Unions, JIC fittings, NPT and BSPT fittings, Standpipe Fittings, Tube Fittings 
Vacuum resistanceVacuum resistant to -0.9 bar up to 80 °C (176 °F) Vacuum resistant to -0.9 bar up to 130 °C (266 °F) Vacuum resistant to -0.9 bar up to 80 °C (176 °F) 

Materials of construction

Polypropylene braid (PB) grade hosesStainless steel braid (SS) grade hosesTube only (TO) grade hoses
Liner tubeAnti-static PTFE, Natural PTFEAnti-static PTFE, Natural PTFEAnti-static PTFE, Natural PTFE
BraidPolypropyleneStainless steel

Documentation

Brochures

  1. Visiflon technical brochure (EN).pdf
    PDF - 695.1kb

Datasheets

  1. Visiflon Polypropylene braid (PB) grade hoses datasheet (EN).pdf
    PDF - 128.8kb
  2. Visiflon Tube only (TO) grade hoses datasheet (EN).pdf
    PDF - 128.4kb
  3. Visiflon Stainless steel braid (SS) grade hoses datasheet (EN).pdf
    PDF - 219.7kb

Other Resources

  1. configure-for-abrasion.pdf
    PDF - 232.1kb
  2. configure-for-bend.pdf
    PDF - 164.2kb
  3. length-calculation.pdf
    PDF - 192.4kb
  4. special-usage-conditions-vfln.pdf
    PDF - 136.7kb

Options and accessories

Braids, Covers and External Protections

Hose
  Bioflex Ultra Pharmaline N Pharmaline X FaBLINE Corroflon Corroline+ Smoothbore Hyperline FX Visiflon
Tube only -TO ✔       ✔   ✔ ✔ ✔
Stainless Steel - SS ✔       ✔   ✔ ✔ ✔
Rubber Covered - RC ✔     ✔ ✔ ✔      
Polypropylene Braid - PB ✔       ✔        
Platinum Cured - SI ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔        
Braids
  Bioflex Ultra Pharmaline N Pharmaline X FaBLINE Corroflon Corroline+ Smoothbore Hyperline FX Visiflon
Plastic Rubber option         ✔   ✔ ✔  
Aramid               ✔  
Kynar Braid         ✔        
Hastelloy Braid         ✔        
Blue EPDM ✔     ✔ ✔        
Black EPDM ✔       ✔ ✔      
External protections
  Bioflex Ultra Pharmaline N Pharmaline X FaBLINE Corroflon Corroline+ Smoothbore Hyperline FX Visiflon
Safeguard Protection Sleeve - SG ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔      
Scuff Ring - SR ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔      
Protection Coil - PC ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔      
Double Rubber Cover End Protection - RC300 ✔   ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔      
Double Rubber Cover End Protection - DBK300 ✔       ✔   ✔ ✔ ✔

 

End Fittings

  Bioflex Ultra Pharmaline N Pharmaline X FaBLINE Corroflon Corroline+ Smoothbore Hyperline FX Visiflon
Swivel Flange Fittings - Non-Lined ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔      
Swivel Flange Fittings - Lined ✔     ✔ ✔ ✔      
Cam & Groove Fittings Male Non-Lined ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔      
Cam & Groove Fittings Male Lined ✔     ✔ ✔ ✔      
Cam & Groove Fittings Female Non-lined ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔      
Cam & Groove Fittings Female Lined ✔     ✔ ✔ ✔      
Sanitary Triclamp Fittings PTFE Lined and Flared ✔     ✔ ✔        
Sanitary Triclamp Fittings - Non-Lined ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔      
Sanitary & Mini Sanitary ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔      
Sanitary Triclamp Fittings - 90° Elbow Fitting ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔      
DIN 11851 / SMS Fittings - PTFE Lined ✔     ✔ ✔        
DIN 11851 Fittings - Non-Lined ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔      
RJT Female Fittings - Non-lined ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔      
BSP & NPT Threaded Fittings - NPT & BSPT Fittings ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
BSP & NPT Threaded Fitting - BSP 60° Cone seat female fittings ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
JIC Fittings ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
PTFE Dip Pipe Fittings ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔        
3-A Sanitary Fittings ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔          
90° Elbow Fitting ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Grooved Standpipe Fittings ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
IDF Female / Male - Non-lined ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔        
ENCAP Fittings ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔        
PTFE Tail or Hydraulic Fittings             ✔ ✔ ✔
PTFE Tail Fittings         ✔   ✔ ✔ ✔

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