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FloppyGuard™ |
FloppyGuard™ is Hose Master's line of floppy-interlocked metal hose. Constructed from a variety of alloys, this product offers superior flexibility and crush-resistant construction. Used in a wide range of applications, including casing or armor for small diameter hose and electrical cable, FloppyGuard™ is available in sizes from 3/16" I.D. and up, and can be covered with PVC or flouropolymer coatings for liquid-tight or chemically-resistant service. All FloppyGuard™ is ultrasonically cleaned prior to packaging. Because of Hose Master's ability to design and make its own tooling, Hose Master can custom design FloppyGuard™ to meet your exact specifications. Please contact Hose Master's Customer Service Department with your specific requirements.

Interlocked Design (SB)
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FLOPPYGUARD™ Features
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FLOPPYGUARD™ Applications
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| FLOPPYGUARD™ (Interlocked) Part Numbers SB Thickness Material | ||
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Thickness Codes 08 - Extra Light Weight 10 - Light Weight 12 - Medium Weight 18 - Heavy Weight 20 - Extra Heavy Weight |
Material Code SS - T 304 Stainless Steel 16 - T316 Stainless Steel |
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| Example: SQ10SS is hose made from T304 stainless steel .010 thick. | ||
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Nominal Inside Diameter (in.) |
Medium Inside Diameter (in.) |
Minimum Bend Radius (in.) |
Weight Per Foot (lbs.) |
| 3/16 | 0.188 | 1.1 | Weights vary with strip thickness. Please consult factory. |
| 1/4 | 0.250 | 1.4 | |
| 5/16 | 0.313 | 1.7 | |
| 3/8 | 0.375 | 2.2 | |
| 7/16 | 0.438 | 2.5 | |
| 1/2 | 0.500 | 2.8 | |
| 9/16 | 0.563 | 3.5 | |
| 5/8 | 0.625 | 3.8 | |
| 3/4 | 0.750 | 4.9 | |
| 1 | 1 | 6.5 |
FloppyGuard SQ™ is Hose Master's line of squarelocked stripwound hose. It can be used in a wide variety of applications where fully interlocked construction is not required. It is excellent for use as shielding on electrical wiring and fiberoptic cable. FloppyGuard SQ™ is available in sizes ranging from 1/8" to 5/8" I.D., and can be covered with PVC or fluoropolymer coatings for liquid-tight or chemically-resistant service.

Squarelocked Design (SQ)
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FLOPPYGUARD SQ™ Features
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FLOPPYGUARD SQ™ Applications
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| FLOPPYGUARD SQ™ (Squarelocked) Part Numbers SQ Thickness Material | ||
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Thickness Codes 08 - Extra Light Weight 10 - Light Weight 12 - Medium Weight |
Material Code SS - T 304 Stainless Steel |
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| Example: SQ10SS is hose made from T304 stainless steel .010 thick. | ||
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Nominal Inside Diameter (in.) |
Medium Inside Diameter (in.) |
Minimum Bend Radius (in.) |
Weight Per Foot (lbs.) |
| 5/32 | 0.156 | 0.6 | Weights vary with strip thickness. Please consult factory. |
| 3/16 | 0.188 | 0.7 | |
| 7/32 | 0.219 | 0.8 | |
| 1/4 | 0.250 | 0.9 | |
| 9/32 | 0.281 | 0.9 | |
| 5/16 | 0.313 | 1.1 | |
| 11/32 | 0.344 | 1.1 | |
| 3/8 | 0.375 | 1.1 | |
| 13/32 | 0.406 | 1.2 | |
| 7/16 | 0.438 | 1.2 | |
| 15/32 | 0.469 | 1.2 | |
| 1/2 | 0.500 | 1.3 |