Metallic Hose Assemblies - Thorburn Flex Inc

Teflon Lined HoseAerosol PackagingFor handling nitrous oxide, etc., as charging lines for pressurizingaerosol cans.Air ConditioningUsed to carry hot gases during dehydration of equipmentprior to charging with refrigerant.AutoclavesAs a combination steam-vacuum line; typically furnishedwith an internal flat support spring where full vacuum (28")at 400 o F is required.AutomotiveWindshield forming; automotive automatic paint spray systems;reaction injection molding.Bakery IndustryAs steam lines in various equipement such as on kettles formixing batter; used with freon systems in quick-freeze operations.Buses and TrucksUsed as a compressor discharge line; also oil, fuel, waterand air lines because the engine compartment temperaturescan cause premature failure of rubber and other typesof hoses.Can IndustryHandles hot adhesives for the sealing process during manufactureof beer cans; also conducts cooling water to supportracks to dispel heat from can body before it reaches solderingunit.CardboardSteam to the presses; also hot wax as it is applied to thecardboard/paper.Chemical IndustryAn all purpose hose to handle all chemicals with the onlyexceptions... the molten alkali metals including molten sulfur.Teflon hose needs to be specially reinforced for applicationssuch as bromine and chlorine. One hose handlesmany chemicals; suitable for tank truck as well as in plantuse. Also used in-plant as a piping substitute.DiesUsed to convey dies and pigments especially where a highdegree of purity is required; Teflon's cleanability is a featurein this application.ElectronicsCoolant lines for electronics gear, i.e. color televisioncameras, radar units.Food IndustryFor recirculating hot oils and grease in deep fry systems; forconveying glutamates in the manufacture of corn syrup; forsteam sealing small glassine containers such as individualportions of jelly; water supply to coffee urns. Teflon hose isan F.D.A. approved product.Gas Detection"Sniffer" lines to detect the presence of poisonous or corrosivegases.Gas TransferFor filling cylinders as a replacement for copper tubingpigtails; in high pressure applications especially where temperatureof a high degree of cleanliness is required.30