Flexible Components hose assemblies stand apart from others on the market on the strength of innovative engineering and the close attention Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics pays to the issues facing those who use them — and to addressing these issues through leading-edge product designs.

Chemfluor® FEP, PFA and PTFE fluoropolymer extruded tubing is the foundation of all our hose products. This tubing sets the standard for chemical and corrosion resistance, ease of use, and compliance with all key industry standards.

S.I.B.® (Smooth Inner Bore) technology provides a totally seamless transition between hose and fitting, virtually eliminating problems caused by particle entrapment in standard barb assemblies and simplifying maintenance.

The unique design of Flare-Thru fittings — which features a one-piece Chemfluor fluoropolymer tubing liner that extends through the fitting and flares over the sealing surfaces — ensures that the material being conveyed contacts only pure, non-contaminating Chemfluor tubing from end to end. The Flare-Thru system also employs separate gaskets to interface with metallic or dissimilar plastic piping systems, an especially useful feature for fittings that are frequently disconnected.

Flare-Thru is one of three major categories of fittings offered by Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics. The second is PermaSeal, a two-piece positive lock system with a fitting insert (stem) and crimp ferrule (collar), which enables the assembly to be used to the maximum working pressure of the particular hose style and size without fitting pull-off or blow-off.

The third option is a line of adapters that provide a seamless transition between Flexible Components products and existing pipe or tubing systems. They are available in a number of styles, including Chemfluor FEP fluoropolymer lined, Chemfluor PFA fluoropolymer encapsulated and stainless steel (316L and 304).

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