Hoses handle arduous hydraulic applications

Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Mar 28, 2005

Stauff UK is launching a new range of flexible hoses based on Teflon PTFE polytetrafluoroethylene.

Stauff UK is launching a new range of flexible hoses based on Teflon PTFE polytetrafluoroethylene.

Under the brand names Super Tef, Super Convo and Super Tape, these products are aimed at a wide range of industrial, marine, process and chemical markets for hydraulic applications.

Smooth bore PTFE (Super Tef) hose from 0.125 to 1in is the all-purpose hose, but there are many variations available, including convoluted (Super Convo) and tape-wrapped convoluted (Super Tape), with additional ranges designed for gas, steam and automotive use.

Stauff Flex is the division within Stauff UK which has been created to further develop the hose, fittings and hose assembly business that is already a major part of their general activity.

These products will provide a significant addition to the package of flexible hoses on offer and will be targeted at those sectors of industry where the exceptional properties of Teflon are desirable.

With an operating temperature range of -60 to +280C, inertia to virtually all chemicals and high resistance to ageing/UV light and oxidation, it is a lightweight material with unlimited shelf life that will suit the demand of the most arduous of applications.

In stainless steel braided smooth and convoluted forms, the hose is offered primarily in the form of finished assemblies from the new facilities now being created for the Stauff Flex Division.

It will also be available to selected hose assemblers as coiled loose product, along with strict guidelines on manufacturing procedures.

A whole range of end terminations is available to suit the many different connection standards throughout the various industries.

Assemblies will be offered with a range of optional accessories such as external sleeving in EPDM or silicone for protection or hygiene.

Colour coding shrink sleeving can be applied along with stainless steel helix or PVC coil for robust external protection, and all products will carry complete quality documentation and traceability throughout.