A PTFE hose with a convoluted lining offers far greater flexibility than a smoothbore equivalent, with a bend radius as low as 18mm and a superior flex fatigue life even at extreme temperatures (-60°C to +260°C). The convoluted PTFE lining retains the same hygienic, durable and non-stick qualities as smoothbore PTFE making these hoses ideal for long term use in food handling and production, pharmaceutical and bio-medical transfer applications, fluids associated with high temperatures, petrochem and specialist chemical transfer, beverage handling and production, particularly in areas where flexibility is prioritised over flow rate.
Convoluted Teflon® Hoses are easy to reinforce with a vacuum wire and a 304 or 316 stainless steel braid, enabling use in vacuum or suction environments and for preventing elongational growth, or with a polypropylene braid to prevent corrosion in more aggressive chemical environments. These reinforced hoses reduce the chances of the hose kinking, tangling or twisting so pressure is maintained and any dangerous blockages or buildups are avoided.