Flexible hose assemblies

FaBLINE

Overview

FaBLINE

With excellent flexibility and kink-free design requiring less force to bend than competitor smooth bore products, FaBLINETM offers a versatile hose solution throughout production processes. FaBLINE hoses carry up to twice the flow of similar-sized convoluted delivery hoses, providing a faster, more efficient processing solution. For applications where hoses are tasked to dispense highly viscous media in precise quantities, traditional rubber hoses can block or burst. FaBLINE’s low friction, smooth bore construction will minimise back-pressure to avoid downtime and material losses.

Features and benefits

  • Increased product service life for reduced replacement, downtime and labour costs
  • Reduced CIP downtime with cost savings on chemicals and utilities
  • Superior flow rates for shorter load/unload times and lower processing cost
  • Increased CIP chemical compatibility reduces cycle times and the risk of recall and product spoiling

Technical summary

Nominal bore size0.25 - 3 in
Outside diameter11.6 - 92.8 mm
Outside diameter0.46 - 3.654 in
Max. operating pressure40 bar
Max. operating pressure580 psi
Certification3.1 Traceability, 3-A 62-02, EC 1935/2004, EC 2023/2006, EN16643:2016, FDA (materials) 
Bend radius19 - 350 mm
Bend radius0.75 - 13.75 in
CoverEPDM, Platinum cured silicone rubber 

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

Specifications

Technical specifications

FaBLINE RCFaBLINE SI
Nominal bore size0.375 - 3 in0.25 - 3 in
Actual bore size9.7 - 76.8 mm6.6 - 76.8 mm
Actual bore size0.3 - 3.024 in0.26 - 3.024 in
Outside diameter15.5 - 92.8 mm11.6 - 92.8 mm
Outside diameter0.61 - 3.654 in0.46 - 3.654 in
Max. operating pressure40 bar40 bar
Max. operating pressure580 psi580 psi
Burst pressure60 - 160 bar60 - 160 bar
Burst pressure868 - 2,320 psi868 - 2,320 psi
Certification3.1 Traceability, 3-A 62-02, EC 1935/2004, EC 2023/2006, EN16643:2016, FDA (materials) 3.1 Traceability, 3-A 62-02, EC 1935/2004, EC 2023/2006, EN16643:2016, FDA (materials) 
Operating temperature range -40 to 150 °C-73 to 204 °C
Operating temperature range -40 to 300 °F-100 to 400 °F
Bend radius19 - 350 mm19 - 350 mm
Bend radius0.75 - 13.75 in0.75 - 13.75 in
Gamma stabilityNot suitable Not suitable 
Autoclave stabilitySuitable Suitable 
CoverEPDM Platinum cured silicone rubber 
Hose external protection optionsProtection coil, Safegard, Scuff rings Protection coil, Safegard, Scuff rings 
End fittingANSI 150, BSP and NPT threaded fittings, Cam and Groove and dip pipes, DIN 11851 fittings, DIN and JIS swivel flange, Hygienic SMS, IDF fittings, I-line, JIC fittings, RJT fittings, Sanitary triclamp fittings ANSI 150, BSP and NPT threaded fittings, Cam and Groove and dip pipes, DIN 11851 fittings, DIN and JIS swivel flange, Hygienic SMS, IDF fittings, I-line, JIC fittings, RJT fittings, Sanitary triclamp fittings 
Labelling optionsColor coding, Standard Color coding, Standard, Streamline tagging 
Vacuum resistanceVacuum resistant to -0.9bar Vacuum resistant to -0.9bar 

PTFE liner tubes are chemically resistant to all CIP, SIP and Autoclave conditions. Static build-up is prevented in FaBLINE hoses during steam or dry air purging by their conductive liners. Assemblies are electrically continuous between ends as standard and designated M/Ω-L according to EN16643. Customers are advised to ensure appropriate grounding at the hose ends.

Frequent and rapid phase change in the transported media from liquid to gas and back, could shorten the expected hose life. Customers should inform Aflex Hose of the process details to confirm suitability prior to ordering.

FaBLINE hoses are not suitable for exposure to high energy radioactive sources, including Gamma radiation which embrittles PTFE.

Materials of construction

Helical wireStainless steel 316
Liner tubePTFE
Wire braidStainless steel 316

Literature

Brochures

  1. FaBLine brochure (EN).pdf
    PDF - 507.1kb

Datasheet

  1. FaBLINE RC datasheet (EN).pdf
    PDF - 120.3kb
  2. FaBLINE SI Datasheet (EN).pdf
    PDF - 216.9kb

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-fabl.pdf
    PDF - 145.7kb

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