The ExtremeFlex range of hosing from ContiTech brings design to the fore with high flexibility and a drag-reducing outer layer
When transporting fluids in an industrial setting, having strong, reliable hosing is vital to avoid failures and spillage.
ContiTech, the industrial division of Continental, has created the ExtremeFlex range of hosing that provide industry-leading levels of flexibility and a design that reduces the amount of force required to move the hose.
The ExtremeFlex range can transfer fuel and oil under low pressure, as well as being available in a food-grade variant for dry food and liquids. The corrugated synthetic rubber covering reduces the surface area of the hose on the ground, reducing wear and the force required to pull or drag it into place. This reduces operator fatigue and lowers the risk of workplace injury when manoeuvring hosing into place.
Reinforced with spiral-plied synthetic fabric with a galvanized wire helix, the ExtremeFlex range is so flexible it can bend back on itself, making it a top choice for tight spaces and tight corners.
The most recent addition to the range is the ExtremeFlex FR4, which is a low-pressure and high temperature return line or suction line for petroleum and water-based fluids up to 135 degrees C.
ContiTech head of sales distribution – Aus/NZ Lee Cranswick says the ExtremeFlex FR4 hydraulic oil hose is a fantastic addition to the range, with the bend rating and high temperature resistance making it a valuable choice for use on earthmoving machinery.
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“One of the main features of the ExtremeFlex family is its bend radius,” he says.
“I’ve had many phone calls from people saying: I think there’s a misprint on your bend ratings in your specification sheet. No, that’s correct, it does bend back on itself without kinking. We’ve had a lot of people in the market try and reverse engineer that product, that’s how good it is.
“Another feature is its corrugated cover. Because it’s got a corrugated cover, it means there’s less product on the ground, so there’s less force to drag, which makes it easier and safer to work with.”
He explains that ContiTech offers a hose fitting system so machinery owners can be assured that they are buying the correct hosing for their application and machinery.
“We can provide a complete match system for the end user,” Cranswick says.
“When you’re dealing with hydraulics, you want to make sure you have the correct products so you don’t have a failure and safety hazards.
“The ability of ExtremeFlex hosing to withstand high temperatures is also really important as these might be used on a site in the middle of the Australian desert where it can get hot.”
With ContiTech offering a wide range of hosing to meet any industrial need, Cranswick adds that customers can trust in the quality and durability of a premium product.
“We’ve been manufacturing industrial hose for 150 years,” he says.
“We know what we’re doing and, probably the most important part, we’ve been tried and tested in a really mature market.
For more information on ContiTech’s ExtremeFlex range, visit: www.hoseselect.com