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Braid Reinforced Silicone Hoses have an open mesh polyester braiding incorporated within the wall of silicone tubing to handle increased pressure applications. Offers far higher pressure capabilities than similarly-sized unreinforced silicone tubing. Made from FDA-sanctioned ingredients, these hoses are a translucent natural color for visual contact with the flow. Able to resist extreme temperature variation: -80°F to 350°F. Odorless, tasteless, and inert. A peroxide-cured product, contains no sulphur or other acid-producing chemicals thereby eliminating the possibility of staining, corroding, or deteriorating other materials it contacts. It is also resistant to ozone and U.V. over long time periods. The flexible design and construction allows excellent bend radii and permits installation in restricted spaces without impeding flow. Listed by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF 51). May be low pressure steam sterilized in-line or autoclaved at up to 250°F in a normal autoclaving cycle. (If exposed to repeated steam sterilization or long-term high temperature or pressure, silicone will eventually relax and become gummy. It should then be replaced). Not recommended for implantable or in-body uses or for continuous steam applications. Care is recommended in the selection of fittings and clamps, as sharp barbed fittings or unlined metal clamps could tear into the hose wall and possibly cause a failure, especially at elevated pressures.

Physical Properties*
Hardness, Shore A ±5 - Core 70
Hardness, Shore A ±5 - Cover 60
Tensile Strength, psi 1000
Elongation at Break, % 350
Brittle Temperature -80°F
Max. Operating Temperature 350°F

**Values listed are typical and are meant only as a guide to aid in design. Field testing should be performed to find the actual values for the application.

Applications:
Adhesive Lines • Beverage Service • Bottle Filling • Chemical Feeds • Deionized Water Transfer • Fermenter Lines • Hot Fill Lines • Food Handling • Laboratory • Resin Feeds • Stirring Vessels • Viscous Material Handling