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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)

FLOPPYGUARD™ Features

  • Flexibility
  • Abrasion-resistant
  • Crush-resistant
  • Chemical-resistant
  • Ultrasonically cleaned

FLOPPYGUARD™ Applications

  • Flexible, durable guard for wire, cable, or tubing
  • Casing for fiber optic cables
  • Internal and external protection of other hoses

FLOPPYGUARD™ (Interlocked) Part Numbers SB Thickness Material
  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
Example: SQ10SS is hose made from T304 stainless steel .010 thick.


FLOPPYGUARD™ (Interlocked) Hose Specifications

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)

FLOPPYGUARD SQ™ Features

  • Flexibility
  • Abrasion-resistant
  • Crush-resistant
  • Chemical-resistant
  • Ultrasonically cleaned

FLOPPYGUARD SQ™ Applications

  • Flexible, durable guard for wire, cable, or tubing
  • Casing for fiber optic cables
  • Internal and external protection of other hoses

FLOPPYGUARD SQ™ (Squarelocked) Part Numbers SQ Thickness Material
  Thickness Codes
08 - Extra Light Weight
10 - Light Weight
12 - Medium Weight
Material Code
SS - T 304 Stainless Steel
Example: SQ10SS is hose made from T304 stainless steel .010 thick.


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