Interflex - General-Purpose Hose
INTERFLEX (Roughbore) is a high-quality, general-purpose hose, constructed from a single strip of metal that is profiled and locked onto itself. The interlocked, or overlapping, sections of strip are able to slide back and forth, providing the ability to flex.
Strip Thickness:
- 10 – Extra Light Weight
- 15 – Light Weight
- 18 – Medium Weight
- 20 – Medium Weight (AL only)
- 25 – Heavy Weight
- 30 – Extra Heavy Weight
Material Codes:
- AL – Aluminum
- GS – Galvanized Steel
- SS – T304 Stainless Steel
- 16 – T316 Stainless Steel
- 20 – T201 Stainless Steel
Example: IN10SS is made from T304 stainless steel strip .010” thick.
Interlocked metal hose, by the nature of its construction, is not pressure tight. However, pressure and media infiltration through the interlocked wall can be minimized by the insertion of one of a variety of packings into the wall during hose manufacturing. Packing consists of a continuous cord or strand of elastomer, or other material which is locked into a special channel between the interlocked hose wall layers. The choice of packing material is tailored to the demands of the specific application.
