Formaflex™ has the “stay-put” characteristics required for stress-free connections between piping systems and rotary joints or other similar static applications.
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Formaflex™
Explanation of Formaflex™ Part Numbers:
AF ____________ 9 ____________
Material Code Braid Code
Material Codes:
4 – T321 Stainless Steel
5 – T316L Stainless Steel
Braid Codes:
00 – Unbraided
50 – T304 Single Braid
55 – T304 Double Braid
Example: AF4950 = T321 Stainless Steel, annular, corrugated metal hose with a single T304 Stainless Steel Braid.
| Inside Diameter (in.) | Number of Braids (#) | Outside Diameter (in.) | Static Min. Bend Radius (in.) | Dynamic Min. Bend Radius (in.) | Maximum Working Pressure (psi) | Burst Pressure (psi) | Weight Per Foot (lbs.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 0 1 |
0.41 0.47 |
1.0 | n/a | 90 900 |
n/a 3600 |
0.04 0.11 |
| 3/8 | 0 1 |
0.65 0.71 |
1.2 | n/a | 70 800 |
n/a 3200 |
0.10 0.17 |
| 1/2 | 0 1 |
0.77 0.83 |
1.5 | n/a | 70 665 |
n/a 2660 |
0.11 0.19 |
| 5/8 | 0 1 |
0.96 1.02 |
1.8 | n/a | 57 500 |
n/a 2000 |
0.17 0.26 |
| 3/4 | 0 1 |
1.16 1.22 |
2.1 | n/a | 43 380 |
n/a 1520 |
0.19 0.29 |
| 1 | 0 1 |
1.47 1.53 |
2.7 | n/a | 43 355 |
n/a 1420 |
0.26 0.42 |
| 1 1/4 | 0 1 |
1.75 1.81 |
3.1 | n/a | 43 280 |
n/a 1120 |
0.29 0.47 |
| 1 1/2 | 0 1 |
2.08 2.14 |
3.9 | n/a | 28 264 |
n/a 1056 |
0.47 0.71 |
| 2 | 0 1 |
2.61 2.69 |
5.1 | n/a | 14 221 |
n/a 884 |
0.59 0.90 |
Notes:
- The minimum bend radius is measured from the centerline of the hose
- The working pressure decreases with temperature – see derating factor
- For rapid pressure fluctuations consult the factory