REO dag Nainital) emttny throughout the world, Flexfab. COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE IN ENGINEERED ELASTOMERIC PRODUCTS SINCE 1961Since 1961 Flesfah has spectatized in the design act mannsfaeure of hose, duets, flexible connector, boots, bellows and special shapes imacde from a wide range of material for bigh-demand applications, Many of the advances in the nse of silicone elastamers have come from Flexfah research andl development. fn several intiances our customers design elallenges have bed us to create entirely netw macanfacturing techniques -anel Flexfah chensies ane engineers continualty research other materials and medhads. By daing s0, we ensure eur readiness 10 meet she needi of fusure technologies for products jet t0 be designed. Tbe ether side of innovation is quality surance, Because an idea is only as good as its performance, we at Flexfib constansly seek twas to improve our product, We are committed to ISO 9000 and QS-9000 quality standards, employing Statisical Process Control (SPC) in our manufacturing facilities. We use Computer Aided Design (CAD) to develop new designs and tooling rapidly and precisely. We are just as demanding of eter custonner service. We have invested in Electronic Dara Interchange (EDI) syterns for fase anat accurate transfer of infarmation between Flegfab and our customers ‘At Flexfab, sve weleomse your challenges. We wine you to think of ues a valvable and dependable resource in the development and manufacture of your produc.© The Future... The ferure i constantly unfolding. Here, possibilities become reality as products for the year 2000 and beyond are developed /) and perfected. ih We welcome your challenges. Let oter innovative, pioneering spirit take your * and make it your next 6 “What if... design triumph. As you plan for the fitture, keep Flexfith in mind, We can help you get shere, Engineering Services At Flexfib, all aspects are considered from design concept to finished produc the only way you can be assured that the end product is uniquely suited to your specific application, Not only do-our design engineers take into consideration al functions of the product's end u formulated specifically fr those functions. bur raw materials, cao, are A wide selection of materials allows us to provide an endless number of combinations co mect your specifications Some examples: Elastomers: ‘Silicone *Neoprene *Nitriles Vinyls sFluorosilicones “Bury. Reinforcing fabrics: Fiberglass *Nylon Nomex Polyester “Corson fitiomal reinforcements: *Heliclly coiled wire “Wire tings ¢Rigid resins — epoxies and polyesters *Nylon sod Engineered ficcings Military Specifications: We manufacture items to many nlitary specifications. Your inquires are invited ononexs 2 raserarta are.Designing Systems to Reduce Friction Loss The sesoonh boxe design of Flefah general puurpove hose sedices frcsion lise and smtemal abrasive wear, but additions! savings can Be realised ifzharp elbows and trams are avoided The largest prectcal rains showld be allowed to reduce soorbulence. Friction loss can te jirther minimized if tmveriar edges af fiedocut end:-legehs, mel lenges with ring couplings, are asernbled in the direction of the airflow (Utiliey and ocher duct commecting ends arc predesigeeel 10 fit corvectiy) Excessive velocisis i dust collection ‘applications shoud alse be avoided to reduce a “sand Hlastng” ect. Pressure Conversion Nomograph Chemical Resistance Many chemicals reat diferenely at different temperatures. In out Inboratory, various materials are tested for resistance to your specific compound we ind she one subetance which will ue ‘oprimum pecformanse under ll reasonable conditions. Basic characteristics of Flefibs general purpose elastomers: Silicone, VMQ, is gencrlly resistant to oxidizing chemicals, ‘ozone, concentrated hydroxide; bur atacked by many solvents and concentrated acids Hluorosilicone, FYMQ, is similar eo silicone, but abso ress ca saline, aromatic solvents and chlorinated solvents. Is attacked ketones and selected chemicals such as hydrazine. Fluorocarbon, FKM, i eseanc roll aliphatic. aromatic and haga hyena eal snd animal os uti attacked by ketones, low molecular weight esters and nitro ‘containing compounds Neeprene, CR, i generally resirant to mild chemicals and aliphatic hydrocatbons, ozone, selected oilsand solvents; but is axtcked by strong oxidizing acids, esters, ketones, and chlosinaced aromatic hydrocarbons, [Nyarile, NBR, is generally resistant co hydrocarbons, fats, ols, neues, hydraulic Bids, and a vareey of ocher chemicals but is attacked by ketones, esters, aldehydes, aromatic hydrocarbons and nitrocarbons. Ethylene Propylene, EPDM, is generally resistant to animal and ‘vegetable oil strong oxidizing chemicals and ozone; bat 8 attacked by mineral ols, solvents and aromatic hydrocarbons, Unique Characteristics Silicone rubber provides its users with mechanical, thermal, clectrical and chemical auributes not found in acker elastomers, Resistant to hostile environments and damaging cements; strong yet Hlexible; long service life; the hey ingrediens in sting silicone nuiber products above the rest. Silicone eabber products and fabricating have proven © provide above average procection from potentially harmful elements. «Resistant toa wide range of temperature extremes + Resistant co hardening, cracking, nzone aack, corona. «+ Resistant co moituee, steam, ds, aging, verious pressure ranges + Resistant to chemicals, solvents, fuels, oils, + Retains ie Flexibiliy * Can beesily compounded oa wide range of elongation, durometer, tensile stength, eae srengeh * Good compression set values + Excellent clerical insulating propestcs, + Longer life than conventional ruber hose Silicone Flammability anc elastomers are often used in applic ‘exposed to fire hazards, This guide is fa your information, fr pecan alse Ignition — inorganic (silica) hase retards ignition. Fire Growth — non-flammable silica fooms protective crust ‘when material is exposed to flame Flame Spread — provective cnstreduses melting and dipping “Heat Release — lower than with other elastomers ‘Smoke releases only alight, non-toxie silica dus. Fire Gases - profective crust retains gases (Oxygen Depletion low combustion wses litle axygen. Ease of Extinguishing — SelRexcinguishes when flame is removed. ® @ aManufacturing - Raw Materials to Finished Product Some of the basic manufacturing processes to serve your varied needs.ne ‘Bronze Pst Hees Cl Spring Ste! Wire 1 Slicene’htargase Cover Fly .Gootiuous Fisment Perla Cord Single-Ply, Silicone-Coated Woven Fiberglass Hose Applications: + Revemmendsd for low presure handling higher and ler tempera ai cst Sunes * el for heating applications where minimum vig i roids and where Pw el friction requirements are not severe + Good for beater applications * Not ecommendd fer handling liquids or brave mera, Construction: Flee. Chemiealy rete, ebically-vound, beonae pled, spring tel wie enforcement Scone-coated woven fie rlass fabric covering, Continuous filament fibers cord between cil, Heat- vulkanized for maximum rubber-t-nite bod. Lightweight, non- inking, easy installation, Mees commercial low temperate ext Teampeacare range 65°F tn + 450°F (SENG to 1232 FLX2004 Series 5 Hetcal Coted Spring Wie 6, SliconeFielass Cover Phy 1. Buble itesias Gard Double-Ply, Silicone-Coated Woven Fiberglass Hose Applications: + Designed for medium pressure handling of i dust, fares ane light ponders * Not secommend for handling liquids or abrasive mates Construction: Smooth inner ply and cover ply of lcane-oaced, woven fibepas. Superior air flow at! minum fection bss. Chericly-ereted, belilywound, spring ce wie for Aexbili, Double, continuous filament silicone soa ated fiberghs cord, Vulcanized for long sevice sl. Lighoweght,non- inking. Temperate range B0°F to +600°F (62°C 0 +316°C). _Abrason-estant cover ander availabe. me suet trae | Ps ce | 12 a ose pecans Fetes an Specie as valDe O08 ett toy wy oF ma 2988 Sanda nth 1 trt Lngt iy 12 eta on ager ‘Sei enc cane rowed gure ye nate, Sore pel rape: Rowad Teague recange, Raped cuter pase oc Dien can Becsigred iy turespioeny simmers our ute Contact cory dicing foe US Matar and comme spect Mu agama. (vei It a 2628 te ASTVA 22798 apps par ASTINA ST Farin Specter: MAS 120-1279 MLA. S7S, MI SIZ coer tg Capra 98 ef aid np Bed ase ae TE Prose SCEET ans SCA eaneratise re aaneca ees. io.Industrial Neoprene Ducting . “B Grouse el Cos Sprig ~~ 8 tecpesaaetas Geet Ee issoesaF eerie Py . ebaek ras ines Single-Ply Neoprene Fiberglass Hose “Applications eal fro presurchanding of hot oe colds, dus an fame in stems rutin xiitnum weight, nel wher air Bowe an etionrequinements arent severe * Good fr use at moderately igh cemperaures» Not recommend foe handing quid or abaive satel ‘Consinaction: Chemically-cacd,hstially ours, bronze plated tel vite einforcemen scored with a single ply of neoprene coated ‘women fibsegss fabric. Then consinaous flanens fibergas coed rcinfocernent isapplied ta ouside, Heasvlcanzed for maximum bond anal srengrh. Non kinking, exsynstllution, Meets coma love remperauteflxbilgy. Terperuue range 65°F 10-0 340°F (34°C 10 149°C), Abrasion rete cover ad inal FLX3004 Series A © | Neoprene gs nee Lia iy Bisel Covet Spy re Nogenafibagise Cov: Py (ona Farge ond Double-Ply Neoprene Fiberglass Hose Applicatians: * Maximum scrngth for handing hoc o coli, ds, fumes light pomders + Gao! fr use at moderately high temperatures * Not recommended for handling liquids brave mariah (Canstruction: Smooth inner ply and cover ply of neopiene coated, wore fiberglass Superior a flow and sina fiction los Chemiclly-trested helieally sound, spring tel wie fr Beil. Boubles continuous lament, neuptene-coaed fiberglass cod. Vleanzed fr lng service Ie. Lighrwigh, non-kinking, Meets commercial low temperature Reb, Tempsracurs range -65°F to C9 #149°O), Abasion-esitane aver ad Finer aiible. NS 1900-179, MIA SPR,MULSQOEE, MIL HSO7 er itary Sects moet cto Canpases10 6 ees gt. IN aus oe NE aM ae. Unrestricted inside diameter in bends or axial compression is available pes eet poe ‘Other Hcaible hoses create restsicied inside Bist tele cciarpene as ates Es Eee = = =e =a Profil EET and (A coos ar arabe anes, fee toes, ai feteVentilation Ducting VENTFAB™ 0 A full line of stindlrd cnd estom ventilation dicoing is available for a variety of applica Worn) tions wheve ford or fieb, heated or cooled air neads 10 be exhausted or introduced e ‘rugged, one-ply coated fbric ar duct designe for maximum ar handling capabiis and minima weight The dt i reinforced witha gabanied pring std, helvlly eile wit. Absion esisance i assed by the use ofan xd "Vin-O-Fib” ove oer the wire A sof culo tate installation isan incegal pare af the seri. Vena can be designed or your pil fume conte system Characters: *Ealy ceancedcLightncght, ext cor and warapoted *Desiged fr use in handing lage lunes of sr at radars. Additonal material re aval: Teor coaced ergs, vey coaced nya, ving contd fers, new See See ghee pee crests Seneca ome Gan cStss Gal Maes Coa a sory for addivnal specications material, ie aed coo ‘A Sep Py Cats atee FFLX1102 i our only appeoved venation eubing that meets US. Bureau of Mines Flume Spresd Index of: SsavigHsiay Cat Spring Sto LESS tan 25 by ASEM. Mithods of Tee E84 and E162 E 16. Ente Verdot" Gore Buln pling bards a rll ow sutton Be indo dace in sand inn using FLX1100- Heavy Duty BI lack, Neoprene Coated Woven Nylon Temperature Ranger -A0"F to 279°F (40°C w 135°C) Fave cea [se eae | [a Ser aa oa Svigeret 0 8 Ute An insulatl aie duct recommend for aplication reguiig low hea os factors. This dt wef where Aleit and low weigh a design equtement. Abrasion festa jsasured by the we ofa "Vin-O INSULEAB™ TB corer ane the reinforcing wate. A oft calf provided for eas of instalation : Characters: + Suey yellow i standard + Fibcolssinsltion * Lighwcight, aly sosed and tans — ported * Will handle large volumes of low pressure ac ‘Adlon material are avaiable: Teflon coated fiberglass, ving costed nso, vinyl coated ergs. 2co- rene coated eri, aeoprene outed cotta, neoprene coated ayn, scone cued fibegls, Consale ary Far wld yell, mails dele Tempers Benge AD io 260 (40°C 0 112°C) @ Td get ft a Sd rao mu tlio lrg. Pon ami eal oni. ‘orm srmennn oat FLX1202 0 A Ineuaton ©, Seu Skip BWie Char and aver [wre Spo i Sandee 1 20 Sad ee gs lao al ee INSURE Aen net ey pl a ov nh lp et genoa ap es Special Ends, Cufls, Air Hose to AS Specifications Applications: For environmental contelspsters (ECS) and asiso4 other weight critical uses icone fiberglass, non-mecalic wie jgheweight, Hae resinant AS1504 ~ | ply silicone fiberglass with internal non- secalicsupport.07 Ib, per inch ID, pe ft Tengah. AS1544 ~2 ply silicone fiberglass with none mecallic sup post between pliss. Seach inside surface .L0 Ib. perinch ID, perf length. Operating Temperature: ~65°F to +250°F (54°C 0 s121°C) ro B82 858 oe (Sie nk mea als of Das ot asisteo Typical Custom Designed Ducts and Connectors as Flesfab is a pioneer in the manufacturing and processing of silicone and other reinforced clastomeric hose, duets and connectors for major OEMs throughout che world. ‘Our engineering expertise and design capability, and our specific knowledge of fabrics and marerials has earned the [i confidence and respect of industry ¢t professionals Tiguid Sllcone Injection Molding t Industral Conncctors Maine Connectors Aircraft ConnectorsOther Products Manufactured by Members of the FHI Family Calendered Fabric: Silicone reinforced she Custom Extrusi Connectors: control systems Silicone tubing and profiles com, flexible silicone special shapes, curbo connector, charge air connectors and environmental Flexible Metal Hose: Stainless, galvanized and aluminized steel (including metal exhaust hase) Liquid Handling Hose: Silicone industrial, coolant and heater vite reinforced and flr, insulated and non-insulated. Special igheweight, cl For aig, gases, dust ee “Liquid Silicone Injection Molding: (LLM) Additional information may be obrained by contacting Flefab Hariaons Internation Flexfab LLC Call our sales representatives for quotes, technical information and onder information, + Hastings, Michigan 49058. U.S.A Michigan “Albion, Indiana, Hlesfib has earned preferred quality awards from a distinguished fs of world class manufacturers We sake pride in shese awards, suhich recognize superior products and a consistent igh level of service; but we nonetheless consider every epeat order, from every customer, ta be « singular honor, aWhile our expertise is flexible elastomeric bose, ducts and connectors, our customers, Since our beginning in 1961, we have grown so aver 300 dedicated employees wha share our pledge ta build a better product, deliver it on time and give superior customer service, Every attempt has been made to-bring you concise and informative information about Flexfab prochicts and services. All specifications in this catalog are subject eo change without notice Feel fre to contact us if you have any questions eeThis is Our Creed UU as Nace ert ed eee ere eee got serving we do mus beof high quai eee te er enc) Be an eee Onaga) We are commie wo the genera welfue of our employees and dhe bli De enn Rt ty Se eee ee and compensation must e ft, Employees must fee ice w make ee eT eee Cea development, and advancement for those qualified. The worth of an re eer tty ee eet i eat Rea ae et ete Ree ee ee ees Ce went ST eee must constandy strive ro ns aed aCe uti Se een nee ee aT bh god ciiens by supporting community projets and charities both finally and with vine and talents of emplayees. We must encouray inaprovemicnsand beter health and education, We must maintain, in good ‘order, our property and protec ihe environment and natural resources. ee aE any (Our inal commitment isto our shareholders. The lng term vabily of the Re tee eters developed. New ideas must be encouraged and experimented with. Research Pibgrldecieaon ells. Seen ee) qujpment mus be propery maintained and replaced when necessary: To Se eens eat price for our products and heeping costs under ea a eee? arg n 49058 U.S.A. Phone: (269) 945-2433 * Fax: (269) 945-4802