Hose from Icore is light and bends tight!
Hose from Icore is light and bends tight!
Reported to be up to 40 percent lighter in weight than conventional integral firesleeved hose, and with an exceptionally tight bending radius, the latest Parker Stratoflex 101 PTFE hose from Parker Hannifin Corporation, Stratoflex Products Division, which is supplied in the UK by Icore International, is said to be suitable for a wide range of low pressure applications in aircraft,including fuel and lube oil systems.
With a smaller envelope than other types of firesleeved PTFE hose, Parker Stratoflex hose claims to be unaffected by virtually all fluids used in aircraft, and is suitable for applications where fire resistance is required. It also claims an exceptionally wide operating temperature range of - 54°C- +232°C.
Available with tube sizes (outside diameter) from 0.188 to 0.500in., Parker Stratoflex 101 hose is supplied by Icore as complete assemblies, designed and fabricated to meet the user's specific requirements. Since, the hose is stocked and the assemblies are manufactured in the UK, timely deliveries are assured.
Utilising a three-layer construction that includes a corrosion-resistant steel- wire braid for strength and crush resistance, and a integral silicone cover, Parker Stratoflex 101 lightweight firesleeved hose has a working pressure rating of between 750 and 1,000psi, (51 to 69 bar) depending on size. All sizes are hydrostatically pressure tested at twice their rated working pressure.
Details available from: Icore International Ltd, Tel: +44 (0) 1753 574134,Fax: +44 (0) 1753 823674, web site: www.icoregroup.com
