Crush and Kink Resistant Silicone Hose Offers Durability for Critical Applications

Reinforced silicone hose from AdvantaPure allows high purity fluid flow without the worry of kinking or crushing. Called APSW, the hose is made from a liner of low-volatile grade, platinum-cured silicone that is fabric wrapped and wire reinforced for durability in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biomedical and food applications.

A wrapped hose offers advantages over unreinforced tubing and other types of reinforced hose. The polyester mesh fabric wrapping adds significant strength to the silicone material and the spiralled 316 stainless steel reinforcing wire enables the finished hose to resist crushing, kinking and ultimately flow restriction. An outer layer of silicone is added and the hose is cured, resulting in a product that works equally well in pressure or full vacuum (29.9” Hg) applications.

The all-silicone liner of APSW is certified free of animal-derived ingredients. The silicone is also certified by the National Sanitation Foundation for use with food equipment materials (NSF-51).

APSW has undergone extensive physical, chemical and biological testing and meets many USP standards, including Class VI. FDA, European Pharmacopoeia, ISO 10993 and 3-A standards are also met. Additionally, the contact surface liner material has an extensive extractables test portfolio. APSW hose is well suited for applications such as ultrapure water transfer, flexible high purity processing junctions, washdown stations and other suction and discharge uses.

Two styles are available: smooth OD (outer diameter) and, for an improved range of flexibility, convoluted OD. Both are made in the US and are well stocked for immediate availability. Smooth OD hose is offered in eight sizes from 1/2” through 4” ID; the convoluted style is available in five sizes from 1/2” to 2” ID. APSW is sterilisable by autoclave, SIP, CIP or gamma irradiation.

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