Swagelok® High-Pressure Metal Hose (FX Series)
FX series all-metal high-pressure flexible hose provides corrosion-resistance in high-temperature, vacuum, and high-pressure corrosive environments.
Ask Us About Hose SelectionFX series hose is a convoluted 316L core stainless steel high pressure braided hose with a double braid outer layer of 321 stainless steel promoting hose pressure containment. A convoluted core allows for flexibility and limits kinking in this metal braided hose. It is commonly used in high-temperature vacuum and high-pressure corrosive environments or where permeation is undesirable.
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A size range of 1/4 through 2 inch, working pressures from vacuum to 6000 psig (413 bar), and a variety of end connections welded in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section IX allow the FX series high pressure braided hose to meet the needs of a variety of systems. Standard and custom assemblies are available with options including hose covers, hose tags, and additional helium leak testing.
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Specifications
| Materials | Core: 316L annular convoluted SS Reinforcement: 321 SS double braid End connections: 316 SS |
| Nominal Hose Sizes | Nominal Hose Sizes 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2, and 2 in. |
| Working Pressures | Vacuum to 6000 psig (413 bar) for 1/4 in. Vacuum to 5000 psig (344 bar) for 3/8 in. Vacuum to 4500 psig (310 bar) for 1/2 in. Vacuum to 3600 psig (248 bar) for 3/4 in. Vacuum to 3000 psig (206 bar) for 1 in. Vacuum to 2600 psig (179 bar) for 1 1/4 in. Vacuum to 2200 psig (151 bar) for 1 1/2 in. Vacuum to 1675 psig (115 bar) for 2 in. |
| Temperature Range | –325 to 1000°F (–200 to 537°C) |
| End Connections | Swagelok tube fittings, Swagelok tube adapters, NPT fittings, VCR® metal gasket face seal fittings, female VCO® O-ring face seal fittings, SAE 37° (JIC) female swivel fittings, tube butt welds |
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