Flexible hose assemblies

Bioflex Ultra

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Overview

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 size9.5 - 80 mm
Nominal bore size0.375 - 3 in
Outside diameter12 - 94.8 mm
Outside diameter0.47 - 3.732 in
Max. operating pressure80 bar
Max. operating pressure1160 psi
Certification and compliance(EU) 10/2011, 3.1 Traceability, 3-A 62-02, Anti-static to BS5173 section 103.13 part 6.2 and 6.3, ATEX, EN16643:2016, 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 VI 
Bend radius19 - 350 mm
Bend radius0.75 - 13.75 in
BraidNone 
CoverEPDM, None, Silicone rubber 

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

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Performance

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.

Specifications

Technical specifications

EPDM rubber covered (RC/BK) grade hosesPolypropylene braid (PB) grade hosesSilicone rubber covered (SI) grade hosesStainless steel braid (SS) grade hosesTube only (TO) grade hoses
Nominal bore size9.5 - 80 mm15 - 80 mm9.5 - 80 mm9.5 - 80 mm9.5 - 50 mm
Nominal bore size0.375 - 3 in0.5 - 3 in0.375 - 3 in0.375 - 3 in0.375 - 2 in
Actual bore size9.7 - 76.8 mm13.1 - 76.8 mm9.7 - 76.8 mm9.7 - 76.8 mm9.7 - 51.1 mm
Actual bore size0.382 - 3.024 in0.516 - 3.024 in0.382 - 3.024 in0.382 - 3.024 in0.382 - 2.012 in
Max Length15 - 30 m15 - 30 m15 - 30 m15 - 30 m25 - 30 m
Length15 - 30 m15 - 30 m15 - 30 m15 - 30 m25 - 30 m
Length50 - 100 Ft50 - 100 Ft50 - 100 Ft50 - 100 Ft80 - 100 Ft
Outside diameter15.5 - 92.8 mm20.5 - 94.8 mm15.5 - 92.8 mm12.8 - 87.8 mm12 - 58.9 mm
Outside diameter0.61 - 3.654 in0.8 - 3.732 in0.61 - 3.654 in0.5 - 3.457 in0.47 - 2.32 in
Max. operating pressure80 bar35 bar80 bar80 bar5 bar
Max. operating pressure1160 psi500 psi1160 psi1160 psi72 psi
Burst pressure60 - 500 bar40 - 140 bar60 - 500 bar60 - 500 bar8 - 20 bar
Burst pressure870 - 7,200 psi580 - 2,000 psi870 - 7,200 psi870 - 7,200 psi116 - 290 psi
Certification and compliance(EU) 10/2011, 3.1 Traceability, 3-A 62-02, Anti-static to BS5173 section 103.13 part 6.2 and 6.3, ATEX, EN16643:2016, 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 VI (EU) 10/2011, 3.1 Traceability, 3-A 62-02, ATEX, EN16643:2016, FDA (materials), ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015, OHSAS 18001:2015, USP Class VI (EU) 10/2011, 3.1 Traceability, 3-A 62-02, ATEX, EN16643:2016, FDA (materials), ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015, OHSAS 18001:2015, USP Class VI (EU) 10/2011, 3.1 Traceability, 3-A 62-02, ATEX, EN16643:2016, FDA (materials), ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015, OHSAS 18001:2015, USP Class VI (EU) 10/2011, 3.1 Traceability, 3-A 62-02, ATEX, EN16643:2016, FDA (materials), ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015, OHSAS 18001:2015, USP Class VI 
Operating temperature range -40 to 150 °C-30 to 100 °C-73 to 240 °C-73 to 260 °C
Operating temperature range -40 to 302 °F-22 to 212 °F-100 to 400 °F-100 to 500 °F
Bend radius19 - 350 mm38 - 350 mm19 - 350 mm19 - 350 mm35 - 300 mm
Bend radius0.75 - 13.75 in1.5 - 13.75 in0.75 - 13.75 in0.75 - 13.75 in1.375 - 12 in
BraidNone 
CoverEPDM None Silicone rubber None None 
Hose external protection optionsProtection 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 fitting3-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 optionsColor coding, Standard Color coding, Standard Color coding, Standard, Streamline tagging Color coding, Standard Color coding, Standard 
Vacuum resistanceUsable 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) 
Note: Max length is dependant on bore size

Materials of construction

Helical wireStainless steel 316
Liner tubePTFE
Polypropylene, Stainless steel

Literature

Brochures

  1. PTFE hoses for Biotech and Pharmaceutical (US).pdf
    PDF - 1.4mb
  2. Bioflex Ultra technical brochure (US).pdf
    PDF - 2.4mb

Datasheet

  1. Bioflex Ultra Silicone Rubber Covered (SI) Grade Hoses datasheet (US).pdf
    PDF - 236.2kb
  2. Bioflex Ultra Stainless Steel Braid (SS) Grade Hoses datasheet (US).pdf
    PDF - 245.6kb
  3. Bioflex Ultra EPDM Rubber Covered (RCBK) Grade Hoses datasheet (US).pdf
    PDF - 250.2kb
  4. Bioflex Ultra Polypropylene Braid (PB) Grade Hoses datasheet (US).pdf
    PDF - 247.2kb
  5. Bioflex Ultra Tube Only (TO) Grade Hoses datasheet (US).pdf
    PDF - 219.3kb

Other Resources

  1. configure-for-abrasion.pdf
    PDF - 232.1kb
  2. configure-for-bend.pdf
    PDF - 164.2kb
  3. special-usage-conditions-bfxu.pdf
    PDF - 143.7kb
  4. length-calculation.pdf
    PDF - 192.4kb

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