Swagelok® PFA Core Hose Smooth Bore
Swagelok U Series PFA core hose has a smooth-bore core, an easy-to-clean surface, and meets FDA specifications. Ideal for use in a wide range of sanitary applications.
Get Help Selecting HosesU Series PFA hose is highly flexible, with a smooth-bore PFA core that complies with FDA regulation 21CFR Part 177.1550, USP 87, 88 Class VI, and 3-A. An optional carbon black-filled PFA core is available for applications that require static dissipation.
A smooth inner wall provides flow control and enhanced drainage for precision and cleanliness. The silicone cover washes down easily to prevent bacterial buildup, protects stainless steel braiding, protects against burns, and helps maintain process temperatures.
The U series hose has a PFA core with a 302 stainless steel braid reinforcement that is commonly used where high flexibility, chemical compatibility, and a smooth exterior cover are desired. Hose layers are encapsulated together without adhesives or cements with a patent-pending process, providing high flexibility and outstanding kink resistance.
Custom hose lengths and end connections are available with other options including hose covers and hose tags.
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Specifications
| Materials | Core: Smooth-bore PFA Reinforcement: 302 SS braid Cover: Silicone Collar: 300 series SS End connections: 316 SS |
| Nominal Hose Sizes | 1/2 through 2 in. |
| Working Pressures | Up to 300 psig (20.6 bar) |
| Temperature Range | –65 to 400°F (–53 to 204°C) |
| End Connections | Swagelok tube fittings, Swagelok tube adapters, NPT fittings, sanitary clamps, tube butt weld fittings, SAE 37° (JIC) female swivel fittings, cam and groove fittings, tube stubs, VCR® metal gasket face seal fittings, female VCO® O-ring face seal fittings, ISO/BSP parallel thread fittings, vacuum flanges, lap joint flanges, I-line fittings |
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Swagelok® hose and tubing products are available in custom lengths, in diameters 2 inches and under, and with many types of end connections, core materials, and reinforcement styles to suit a broad spectrum of pressures and temperatures.
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