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Bioflex Ultra

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Bioflex Ultra

PTFE-lined hose for biotechnology and pharmaceutical fluid transfers

Chemically inert and easy to clean, Bioflex Ultra is a corrosion resistant hose for the pharmaceutical, food and beverage and chemical industries. This flexible hose provides reliability, performance and long service life.

Features and benefits

Natural or anti-static patented PTFE liner
Very flexible, yet kink resistant
Smooth bore for uninterrupted fluid flow and ease of cleaning
High temperature and pressure capability
Chemical resistant
PTFE-lined and non-lined end fittings with laser etched ferrule for ultimate traceability
Range of braid, cover and external protection options available

Technical summary

Nominal bore size	9.5 - 80 mm
Nominal bore size	0.375 - 3 in
Outside diameter	12 - 94.8 mm
Outside diameter	0.47 - 3.732 in
Max. operating pressure	80 bar
Max. operating pressure	1160 psi
Certification and compliance	3.1 Traceability, 3-A 62-02, Anti-static to BS5173 section 103.13 part 6.2 and 6.3, ATEX, EN16643:2016, EU Regulation 10/2011, FDA (materials), Fireproof to BS5173 section 103.13 part 6.2 and 6.3, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015, OHSAS 18001:2015, USP Class
Bend radius	19 - 350 mm
Bend radius	0.75 - 13.75 in
Braid type	None
Cover	EPDM, None, Silicone rubber

Technical Summary table lists features available within the range. See ‘Specifications’ tab for model specific information.

Nominal hose bore size		Actual bore size		Bioflex Ultra grade (braid and cover)	Helical wire	**Maximum working pressure of hose		Burst pressure		Minimum bend radius
in	mm	in	mm			bar	psi	bar	psi	in	mm
³⁄₈	9.5	0.382	9.7	TO	-	5	72	20	290	1³⁄₈	35
				SS	-	80	1,160	500	7,200	³⁄₄	19
				RC/BK/SI	-	80	1,160	500	7,200	³⁄₄	19
¹⁄₂	15	0.516	13.1	TO	✔	5	72	20	290	2³⁄₈	60
				SS	✔	70	1,015	400	5,800	1¹⁄₂	38
				PB	✔	35	500	140	2,000	1¹⁄₂	38
				RC/BK/SI	✔	70	1,015	400	5,800	1¹⁄₂	38
⁵⁄₈	16	0.638	16.2	TO	✔	5	72	20	2,90	2¹⁄₂	64
				SS	✔	65	940	380	5,500	1³⁄₄	45
				PB	✔	33	480	130	1,900	1³⁄₄	45
				RC/BK/SI	✔	65	940	380	5,500	1³⁄₄	45
³⁄₄	20	0.760	19.3	TO	✔	5	72	20	290	3	75
				SS	✔	60	870	300	4,350	2	50
				PB	✔	30	440	120	1,750	2	50
				RC/BK/SI	✔	60	870	300	4,350	2	50
* ⁷⁄₈	22	0.870	22.1	TO	✔	4	60	16	230	3¹⁄₂	90
				SS	✔	55	800	220	3,200	2¹⁄₈	55
				PB	✔	27.5	400	110	1,600	2¹⁄₈	55
				RC/BK/SI	✔	55	800	220	3,200	2¹⁄₈	55
1	25	1.012	25.7	TO	✔	4	60	16	230	4³⁄₄	110
				SS	✔	50	720	200	2,900	2³⁄₄	70
				PB	✔	25	360	100	1,450	2³⁄₄	70
				RC/BK/SI	✔	50	720	200	2,900	2³⁄₄	70
1¹⁄₄	32	1.268	32.2	TO	✔	3	43	12	175	5¹⁄₂	140
				SS	✔	45	650	180	2,600	4	100
				PB	✔	23	330	90	1,300	4	100
				RC/BK/SI	✔	45	650	180	2,600	4	100
* 1³⁄₈	35	1.370	34.8	TO	✔	2	29	8	116	6¹⁄₂	160
				SS	✔	40	580	160	2,320	4	100
				PB	✔	20	290	80	1,160	4	100
				RC/BK/SI	✔	40	580	160	2,320	4	100
1¹⁄₂	40	1.516	38.5	TO	✔	2	29	8	116	7	180
				SS	✔	40	580	160	2,320	5¹⁄₂	140
				PB	✔	20	290	80	1,160	5¹⁄₂	140
				RC/BK/SI	✔	40	580	160	2,320	5¹⁄₂	140
* 1⁷⁄₈	48	1.866	47.4	TO	✔	2	29	8	116	11	280
				SS	✔	35	500	140	2,000	6⁵⁄₈	170
				PB	✔	18	250	72	1,040	6⁵⁄₈	170
				RC/BK/SI	✔	35	500	140	2,000	6⁵⁄₈	170
2	50	2.012	51.1	TO	✔	2	29	8	116	12	300
				SS	✔	30	430	120	1,750	8	200
				PB	✔	15	215	60	870	8	200
				RC/BK/SI	✔	30	430	120	1,750	8	200
2¹⁄₂	65	2.508	63.7	SS	✔	20	290	80	1160	11⁷⁄₈	300
				PB	✔	12	174	48	696	11⁷⁄₈	300
				RC/BK/SI	✔	20	290	80	1,160	11⁷⁄₈	300
3	80	3.024	76.8	SS	✔	15	218	60	870	13³⁄₄	350
				PB	✔	10	145	40	580	13³⁄₄	350
				RC/BK/SI	✔	15	218	60	870	13³⁄₄	350
TO = Tube only, SS = Stainless steel braid, PB = Polypropylene braid, SS,RC/FP = Fireproof rubber cover, RC = Blue EPDM rubber cover, BK = Black EPDM rubber cover, SI = Silicone rubber cover, KYB = Kynar braid

*The ⁷⁄₈", 1³⁄₈" and 1⁷⁄₈" hose sizes are only suitable for use with PTFE lined sanitary clamp (or triclover) end fittings and PTFE lined I-Line end fittings.

** The maximum working pressure (MWP) of a hose assembly is limited to the lowest of the MWP’s of either of the two end fittings, or of the hose itself as listed above. The MWP of the hose reduces as the operating temperature increases, consult Aflex Hose for guidance.

Note: 2¹⁄₂" & 3" tube only (TO grade) cannot be ordered as an assembly.

Technical specifications

	EPDM rubber covered (RC/BK) grade hoses	Polypropylene braid (PB) grade hoses	Silicone rubber covered (SI) grade hoses	Stainless steel braid (SS) grade hoses	Tube only (TO) grade hoses
Nominal bore size	9.5 - 80 mm	15 - 80 mm	9.5 - 80 mm	9.5 - 80 mm	9.5 - 50 mm
Nominal bore size	0.375 - 3 in	0.5 - 3 in	0.375 - 3 in	0.375 - 3 in	0.375 - 2 in
Actual bore size	9.7 - 76.8 mm	13.1 - 76.8 mm	9.7 - 76.8 mm	9.7 - 76.8 mm	9.7 - 51.1 mm
Actual bore size	0.382 - 3.024 in	0.516 - 3.024 in	0.382 - 3.024 in	0.382 - 3.024 in	0.382 - 2.012 in
Max Length	15 - 30 m	15 - 30 m	15 - 30 m	15 - 30 m	25 - 30 m
Length	15 - 30 m	15 - 30 m	15 - 30 m	15 - 30 m	25 - 30 m
Length	50 - 100 Ft	50 - 100 Ft	50 - 100 Ft	50 - 100 Ft	80 - 100 Ft
Outside diameter	15.5 - 92.8 mm	20.5 - 94.8 mm	15.5 - 92.8 mm	12.8 - 87.8 mm	12 - 58.9 mm
Outside diameter	0.61 - 3.654 in	0.8 - 3.732 in	0.61 - 3.654 in	0.5 - 3.457 in	0.47 - 2.32 in
Max. operating pressure	80 bar	35 bar	80 bar	80 bar	5 bar
Max. operating pressure	1160 psi	500 psi	1160 psi	1160 psi	72 psi
Burst pressure	60 - 500 bar	40 - 140 bar	60 - 500 bar	60 - 500 bar	8 - 20 bar
Burst pressure	870 - 7,200 psi	580 - 2,000 psi	870 - 7,200 psi	870 - 7,200 psi	116 - 290 psi
Certification and compliance	3.1 Traceability, 3-A 62-02, Anti-static to BS5173 section 103.13 part 6.2 and 6.3, ATEX, EN16643:2016, EU Regulation 10/2011, FDA (materials), Fireproof to BS5173 section 103.13 part 6.2 and 6.3, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015, OHSAS 18001:2015, USP Class	3.1 Traceability, 3-A 62-02, ATEX, EN16643:2016, EU Regulation 10/2011, FDA (materials), ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015, OHSAS 18001:2015, USP Class VI	3.1 Traceability, 3-A 62-02, ATEX, EN16643:2016, EU Regulation 10/2011, FDA (materials), ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015, OHSAS 18001:2015, USP Class VI	3.1 Traceability, 3-A 62-02, ATEX, EN16643:2016, EU Regulation 10/2011, FDA (materials), ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015, OHSAS 18001:2015, USP Class VI	3.1 Traceability, 3-A 62-02, ATEX, EN16643:2016, EU Regulation 10/2011, FDA (materials), ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015, OHSAS 18001:2015, USP Class VI
Operating temperature range	-40 °C to 150 °C	-30 °C to 100 °C	-73 °C to 240 °C	-73 °C to 260 °C
Bend radius	19 - 350 mm	38 - 350 mm	19 - 350 mm	19 - 350 mm	35 - 300 mm
Operating temperature range	-40 °F to 302 °F	-22 °F to 212 °F	-100 °F to 400 °F	-100 °F to 500 °F
Bend radius	0.75 - 13.75 in	1.5 - 13.75 in	0.75 - 13.75 in	0.75 - 13.75 in	1.375 - 12 in
Braid type					None
Cover	EPDM	None	Silicone rubber	None	None
Hose external protection options	Protection coil, Safegard, Scuff rings	Protection coil, Safegard, Scuff rings	Protection coil, Safegard, Scuff rings	Protection coil, Safegard, Scuff rings	Protection coil, Safegard, Scuff rings
End fitting	3-A sanitary fittings, 90° elbow fittings, BSP and NPT threaded fittings, CAM and groove fittings, DIN 11851 fittings, JIC fittings, PTFE dip pipe fittings, Sanitary triclamp fittings, SMS and RJT fittings, Swivel flange fittings	3-A sanitary fittings, 90° elbow fittings, BSP and NPT threaded fittings, CAM and groove fittings, DIN 11851 fittings, JIC fittings, PTFE dip pipe fittings, Sanitary triclamp fittings, SMS and RJT fittings, Swivel flange fittings	3-A sanitary fittings, 90° elbow fittings, BSP and NPT threaded fittings, CAM and groove fittings, DIN 11851 fittings, JIC fittings, PTFE dip pipe fittings, Sanitary triclamp fittings, SMS and RJT fittings, Swivel flange fittings	3-A sanitary fittings, 90° elbow fittings, BSP and NPT threaded fittings, CAM and groove fittings, DIN 11851 fittings, JIC fittings, PTFE dip pipe fittings, Sanitary triclamp fittings, SMS and RJT fittings, Swivel flange fittings	3-A sanitary fittings, 90° elbow fittings, BSP and NPT threaded fittings, CAM and groove fittings, DIN 11851 fittings, JIC fittings, PTFE dip pipe fittings, Sanitary triclamp fittings, SMS and RJT fittings, Swivel flange fittings
Labelling options	Colour Coding, Standard	Colour Coding, Standard	Colour coding, Standard, Streamline tagging	Colour Coding, Standard	Colour Coding, Standard
Vacuum resistance	Usable at vacuum -0.9 bar up to 200 °C (392 °F)	Usable at vacuum -0.9 bar up to 200 °C (392 °F)	Usable at vacuum -0.9 bar up to 200 °C (392 °F)	Usable at vacuum -0.9 bar up to 200 °C (392 °F)	Usable at vacuum -0.9 bar up to 200 °C (392 °F)

Materials of construction

Helical wire	Stainless steel 316
Liner tube	PTFE
Braid	Polypropylene, Stainless steel

Brochures

Bioflex Ultra technical brochure (EN).pdf
PDF - 2,4mb
PTFE hoses for Biotech and Pharmaceutical (EN).pdf
PDF - 1,9mb

Datasheet

Bioflex Ultra EPDM Rubber Covered (RCBK) Grade Hoses datasheet (EN).pdf
PDF - 248,4kb
Bioflex Ultra Tube Only (TO) Grade Hoses datasheet (EN).pdf
PDF - 217,5kb
Bioflex Ultra Silicone Rubber Covered (SI) Grade Hoses datasheet (EN).pdf
PDF - 234,4kb
Bioflex Ultra Stainless Steel Braid (SS) Grade Hoses datasheet (EN).pdf
PDF - 243,9kb
Bioflex Ultra Polypropylene Braid (PB) Grade Hoses datasheet (EN).pdf
PDF - 245,5kb

Other Resources

configure-for-abrasion.pdf
PDF - 232,1kb
configure-for-bend.pdf
PDF - 164,2kb
special-usage-conditions-bfxu.pdf
PDF - 143,7kb
length-calculation.pdf
PDF - 192,4kb

Purpose

For use in applications where the temperature of the process fluid must be regulated as it passes through the hose. In some applications, an additional ‘melt out’ facility may also be required.

Description

The heating element comprises self-regulating element spirally wrapped around the hose assembly. Self-regulating elements may require a sensor and controller if a specific maintain temperature is required. Please consult Aflex Hose for clarification. The power leads and (if applicable) temperature sensor leads emerge from the hose assembly at one end, through glands and conduits. The thermal insulation is foam rubber, silicone foam rubber. The outer cover may be a polypropylene braid or SS wire braid with a blue or black EPDM rubber cover.

Design

Each hose is custom designed and built. Application details must be supplied by filling in an “ETH Hose Questionnaire”, available from the website. Generally, for hazardous areas, particularly “Zone 1”, the Self-Regulating type of heating element is employed, with or without a temperature sensor and control, and flameproof glands and conduit are also required. The watts per metre of the heating element, the pitch of the spiral on the hose, and the thickness of the thermal insulation are all calculated in accordance with established formulae to give the required maintained temperature.

Specifications

As for Bioflex Ultra GP, SS in Specifications, except that the minimum bend radius is tripled and the outside diameter and weight are significantly increased in line with the particular design. The maximum length of a CH/ETH hose is 10m (33ft).

Limitations

1” PTFE lined PN10 flange spigots on heated hoses can only have a maximum flare diameter of 50mm, not 63mm. If the hose is “hanging”, straight or at 90˚, under its own weight, special construction is required, so advise Aflex Hose accordingly. Minimum ETH Hose assembly length, when collars are used 1mtr.

ETH Hose Assembly

Braids, Covers and External Protections

Hose
	Bioflex Ultra	Pharmaline N	Pharmaline X	FaBLINE	Corroflon	Corroline+	Smoothbore	Hyperline FX	Visiflon
Tube only -TO	✔				✔		✔	✔	✔
Stainless Steel - SS	✔				✔		✔	✔	✔
Rubber Covered - RC	✔			✔	✔	✔
Polypropylene Braid - PB	✔				✔
Platinum Cured - SI	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Braids
	Bioflex Ultra	Pharmaline N	Pharmaline X	FaBLINE	Corroflon	Corroline+	Smoothbore	Hyperline FX	Visiflon
Plastic Rubber option					✔		✔	✔
Aramid								✔
Kynar Braid					✔
Hastelloy Braid					✔
Blue EPDM	✔			✔	✔
Black EPDM	✔				✔	✔
External protections
	Bioflex Ultra	Pharmaline N	Pharmaline X	FaBLINE	Corroflon	Corroline+	Smoothbore	Hyperline FX	Visiflon
Safeguard Protection Sleeve - SG	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Scuff Ring - SR	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Protection Coil - PC	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Double Rubber Cover End Protection - RC300	✔		✔	✔	✔	✔
Double Rubber Cover End Protection - DBK300	✔				✔		✔	✔	✔

End Fittings

	Bioflex Ultra	Pharmaline N	Pharmaline X	FaBLINE	Corroflon	Corroline+	Smoothbore	Hyperline FX	Visiflon
Swivel Flange Fittings - Non-Lined	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Swivel Flange Fittings - Lined	✔			✔	✔	✔
Cam & Groove Fittings Male Non-Lined	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Cam & Groove Fittings Male Lined	✔			✔	✔	✔
Cam & Groove Fittings Female Non-lined	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Cam & Groove Fittings Female Lined	✔			✔	✔	✔
Sanitary Triclamp Fittings PTFE Lined and Flared	✔			✔	✔
Sanitary Triclamp Fittings - Non-Lined	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Sanitary & Mini Sanitary	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Sanitary Triclamp Fittings - 90° Elbow Fitting	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
DIN 11851 / SMS Fittings - PTFE Lined	✔			✔	✔
DIN 11851 Fittings - Non-Lined	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
RJT Female Fittings - Non-lined	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
BSP & NPT Threaded Fittings - NPT & BSPT Fittings	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
BSP & NPT Threaded Fitting - BSP 60° Cone seat female fittings	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
JIC Fittings	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
PTFE Dip Pipe Fittings	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
3-A Sanitary Fittings	✔	✔	✔	✔
90° Elbow Fitting	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Grooved Standpipe Fittings	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
IDF Female / Male - Non-lined	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
ENCAP Fittings	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
PTFE Tail or Hydraulic Fittings							✔	✔	✔
PTFE Tail Fittings					✔		✔	✔	✔

Specify all requirements in order shown below:

Quantity
Hose size
PTFE Liner
Braid
External Cover
Protection system
Length
End fittings

Example
Written description	4 off x 1” bore Bioflex Ultra, AS, SS, RC, DRC-300 hose x 3.00 metres long. Both ends non-lined ANSI 150# S/S Flanges
Part numbers	4 off Part No. 16-BFXU/AS-RC-00-3.00m-12-12, with DRC 300 at both ends.

Special requirements:

Hose construction
Tagging information
Certification
Special testing

Specify full written description on enquiry or purchase order:

Hose Grades:

PTFE liner	Braids	Rubber covers
Natural (GP)	316 stainless steel (SS)	Platinum cured silicone
Antistatic (AS)	Polypropylene (PB)	Blue EPDM rubber cover (RC)
		Black EPDM rubber cover (BK)

External protections available – see braid, covers and end fittings page.

Bioflex Ultra assembly length and limitations

LISTED MINIMUM LENGTHS DO NOT INCLUDE FITTINGS.

Hose length + end fittings = Total hose assembly length (sealing face to sealing face)

Lengths made to customer requirement. Tolerance +2 %/-0 %. Closer tolerances available to special order.

Nominal Size of Hose	Minimum Hose Length Between Fittings			Maximum Hose Assembly Length Longer lengths may be available by special order
	Used Straight	Flexed Through 90°
	All Grades	TO, KYB Grades	SS, PB RC Grades
inches (mm)	inches (mm)	inches (mm)	inches (mm)	Metres (ft)
³/₈ (10)	3 (75)	3.00 (75)	3.00 (75)	100 (30)
¹/₂ (15)	3 (75)	3.00 (75)	3.00 (75)	100 (30)
⁵/₈ (16)	3 (75)	4.00 (100)	3.00 (75)	100 (30)
³/₄ (20)	3 (75)	4.72 (120)	4.00 (100)	100 (30)
⁷/₈ (22)	3 (75)	5.71 (145)	4.00 (100)	100 (30)
1 (25)	3 (75)	6.89 (175)	4.33 (110)	100 (30)
1¹/₄ (32)	4 (100)	8.66 (220)	6.30 (160)	100 (30)
1³/₈ (35)	4 (100)	10.04 (255)	7.48 (190)	100 (30)
1¹/₂ (40)	4 (100)	11.22 (285)	8.66 (220)	100 (30)
1⁷/₈(48)	4 (100)	17.32 (440)	11.81 (300)	100 (30)
2 (50)	4 (100)	18.70 (475)	12.40 (315)	100 (30)
2¹/₂ (65)	4 (100)	27.95 (710)	18.70 (475)	60 (18)
3 (80)	4 (100)	32.48 (825)	21.65 (550)	50 (15)

End Fittings

Large range of ‘standard’ end fittings available.

Special order—non-standard grades of SS or materials such as Hastelloy or Monel.

Specification Equivalents
Grade	BS British Standard	AISI American Standard or C = Casting Grade	EN European Norm
316L SS	BS 316 S11	AISI 316 L	EN1.4404
316C SS	BS 316 C16	CF8M	EN 1.4408
304 SS	BS 304 S15	AISI 304	EN 1.4301