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PHARMALINE N AND X

PHARMALINE N AND X

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PHARMALINE N AND X

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Introduction to Pharmaline N

PTFE as Hose Lining: PTFE is used for its chemical resistance, non-stick surface, temperature range, and electrical resistance, making it ideal for hose linings in corrosive chemical applications.
Pharmaline N and X Designs: Developed by Aflex Hose, these products offer improved flexibility and kink resistance, featuring a PTFE liner tube with a smooth bore inside and convoluted profile outside, reinforced with stainless steel wire.

Hose Descriptions

Pharmaline N: Includes a stainless steel wire braid for high-pressure applications.
Pharmaline X: Designed for lighter duty, lower pressure applications without a braid.

Specifications & Properties

Temperature and Pressure: Usable from -73°C to +204°C, with varying maximum working pressures depending on the hose type and temperature.
Flexibility and Kink Resistance: Offers superior flexibility and kink resistance compared to other PTFE lined hoses.

Ordering Information

Hose Assemblies: Can be supplied loose or as custom-built assemblies. Selection involves choosing the hose grade, length, and end fittings.
Part Numbers: Defined by hose size, type, length, and end fitting description, with additional requirements specified in the order.

Fittings and Accessories

Flange, Cam and Groove, Sanitary Fittings: Various fittings are available, including swivel flange, camlock, and sanitary triclover fittings.
NPT & BSPT Fittings: Includes fixed male and female fittings, with options for different thread types.

Quality Assurance and Special Conditions

Quality Assurance: Aflex Hose ensures high build quality and design excellence by performing all manufacturing operations in-house.
Special Usage Conditions: Detailed conditions for use, including vacuum limitations and flex life tests, are provided.

Conditions of Sale

Pharmaline N and X hoses are supplied under specific conditions of sale, which must be accepted by the customer.

Overview: This document provides detailed specifications and guidelines for Pharmaline N and X hose assemblies, including various fittings and materials used in their construction. It covers general purpose and anti-static hose liners, end fitting specifications, materials, surface finishes, and temperature and pressure ratings.

Hose Liners: Pharmaline N and X hoses are available in General Purpose (GP) and Anti-Static (AS) grades. The GP grade is suitable for applications without static charge risks, while the AS grade is essential for media with low conductance that may generate static charges. Both grades conform to FDA and USP Class VI standards.

Materials & Specifications: The hoses feature a PTFE liner and silicone rubber covers, with high tensile Grade 316L stainless steel braid and helix wires. The AS grade includes carbon black for anti-static properties. Alternative colors for silicone covers are available for special orders.

End Fittings: The document details various end fittings, including ANSI, DIN, and JIS standards, with materials primarily in Grade 304 and 316 stainless steel. Surface finishes adhere to ASME BPE standards, with options for specific finishes upon request.

Temperature and Pressure Ratings: The document specifies pressure ratings for different flange standards, such as ANSI 150# and 300#, and DIN PN10, PN16, and PN40. Temperature ratings vary based on gasket materials, with EPDM, PTFE, Silicone, and Viton options available.

Cam & Groove Fittings: These fittings comply with A-A-59326 and EN14420-1 standards, with Buna N and FEP gasket options affecting pressure and temperature limits.

Sanitary Triclamp Fittings: The document outlines specifications for sanitary and mini-sanitary triclamp fittings, including materials, surface finishes, and standards like ASME BPE and DIN 32676.

Additional Notes: The document mentions an alternative Direct Crimp (DC) fitting option and emphasizes the importance of specifying requirements for electrically continuous (EC) assemblies.

Specifications and Alternatives:
Face requirements must be stated on enquiry and order. Lug nuts can be supplied in Gun Metal (Bronze) if needed. Cone Seat Female Union Fittings can be fitted with a BSPP BSPT Taper Male/Male Adaptor if required.

Temperature and Pressure Ratings:
Refer to the relevant hose size on Page 6. The fitting design follows the Old Style (OS) fitting design, with an alternative Direct Crimp (DC) option available that does not require stripping the rubber at hose ends.

Fitting Specifications:
BSP Flat Face Lug Nut Female Fittings and BSP 60° Cone Seat Female Union Fittings are detailed with dimensions, thread sizes, and weights. Pharmaline N and X 37° JIC Female Fittings and NPT Male & Female Unions are also specified.

End Fitting Materials:
Spigots and nuts are made from Grade 316L SS, while ferrules are mostly Grade 304 SS, with some sizes in Grade 316L SS. Surface finishes adhere to ASME BPE-SF-O standards.

Pharmaline N and X Dip Pipes:
Fixed and detachable dip pipes are available in straight or 90° elbow designs, made from anti-static PTFE. They are suitable for pressures up to 3 Bar and can be supplied in custom lengths.

Direct Crimp (DC) End Fittings:
DC fittings allow for easy assembly without stripping rubber, using a ferrule crimped directly onto the rubber. Available in Grade 316 stainless steel for inserts and Grade 304 for ferrules.

Labelling and Colour Coding:
Standard labelling includes manufacturer details, hose type, size, grade, and more. Puretag labelling is available for Pharmaline N hoses, with encapsulated labels and colour coding options.

Special Usage Conditions:
PTFE liners are resistant to CIP, SIP, and autoclave conditions. However, they react with certain chemicals like Fluorine and Chlorine Trifluoride. Consult Aflex Hose for specific applications.

Quality Assurance and Certifications:
Aflex products comply with BS EN ISO 9001, EN12115, and TS16949 standards. They meet USP Class VI and ISO 10993 guidelines, and the materials conform to FDA and 3-A Sanitary Standards.

Specifications and Approvals:
Aflex Hose's Natural and Antistatic PTFE Hose Liner Tube has been tested according to BPSA recommendations and found satisfactory. It is approved by major pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturers globally. The hose complies with the European Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC and is CE marked. It also meets ATEX Directive 94/9/EC for potentially explosive atmospheres and has material certification to EN10204. Certificates of conformity to BS EN ISO/IEC 17050 are available, and the hose is approved for automotive fuel applications under SAE J1737.

Hose Testing and Fire Resistance:
Each hose assembly is pressure tested to 1.5 times the maximum working pressure before dispatch, with certificates available. Pharmaline N and X hose assemblies are fire-resistant, and can be upgraded to fireproof with DSI-300 at both ends.

Hose Configuration and Length Calculations:
Hose assemblies must adhere to minimum bend radius (MBR) requirements to avoid stress and potential damage. Proper configuration avoids flexing at end fittings and prevents abrasion and torque. Length calculations for hoses involve considering the bend radius and adding the lengths of end fittings and straight sections.

Conditions of Sale:
The conditions of sale outline the responsibilities of Aflex Hose and the customer. Aflex Hose provides estimates for delivery dates and transfers risk upon delivery. Customers must review usage conditions and limitations, ensuring compliance with application conditions. They must also provide end users with relevant documentation and ensure proper use to avoid liability for non-conforming use claims.

Warranty and Product Failure:
Aflex Hose offers a 24-month warranty against faulty materials or manufacturing defects, with a 12-month warranty for ETH grade assemblies. In case of product failure, customers must notify Aflex Hose within 48 hours and return the product for analysis. Aflex Hose's liability is limited to the invoice value of the failed hose and reasonable associated costs.

Pressure Testing and Responsibilities: Aflex Hose does not typically conduct pressure testing on hoses before supply, as this is the responsibility of the Self Assembly Customer. Customers must perform hydrostatic pressure testing at 1.5 times the Maximum Working Pressure (MWP) and helium gas pressure testing for leak detection.

Design Suitability and Liability: Self Assembly Customers are responsible for determining the design suitability of hose assemblies. Aflex Hose's liability is limited to products assembled by approved customers using Aflex-supplied or approved components.

Untested Hose Assemblies: In cases where non-standard fittings are used, a concession not to test is obtained, and the customer is warned to conduct pressure testing before use.

Force Majeure: Aflex Hose is not liable for delays or defaults due to uncontrollable events such as natural disasters, labor disputes, or governmental restrictions.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction: The agreement is governed by English Law, and disputes must be resolved in English courts. Customers waive rights to jury trials and personal service of process.

Limitations of Liability: Aflex Hose products are not designed for aerospace, medical implantation, or radioactive applications without written approval. Aflex Hose is not liable for special, indirect, or consequential damages.

Completion of Bulk Hose Orders: Aflex Hose reserves the right to complete orders with a variance of +/- 10% for non-standard products.

Notice Provisions: Notices to Aflex Hose must be sent to their address in West Yorkshire, UK.

Exclusion of CISG: The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply to these conditions.

Catalog excerpts

Contents INTRODUCTION TO PHARMALINE N • PTFE - The Optimum Choice For Hose Linings • Pharmaline N and X - The New Product Designs from Aflex Hose • Pharmaline N and X Hose Descriptions • Pharmaline N and X Specifications & Properties • How to Order Pharmaline N and X Hose Assemblies • Part Numbers for Pharmaline N and X Hose Assemblies HOSE • Pharmaline N and X, GP and AS PTFE Liners FLANGE FITTINGS • Swivel Flange Fittings CAM AND GROOVE FITTINGS (CAMLOCKS) • Female and Male Cam & Groove Fittings SANITARY (TRICLOVER) FITTINGS • Sanitary and Mini-Sanitary Triclover Fittings • 90˚ Elbow Sanitary...

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PTFE - The Optimum Choice For Hose Linings Section from a PTFE Molecule, 16 Angstrom Units long PTFE, or Polytetrafluoroethylene, comprises of longchain molecules of carbon atoms, each linked to two fluorine atoms. The fluorine atoms provide a helical spiral which surrounds the carbon chain and protects it. It is this structure which creates the unique properties for which PTFE is well-known. • Excellent Chemical Resistance PTFE is renowned as the most chemically resistant material known. Only a very few, very unusual substances and conditions can affect it, like Fluorine gas at high temperature...

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Pharmaline N and X - The New Product Design from Aflex Hose The World’s Leading Manufacturer of PTFE Flexible Hose Aflex Hose, founded in 1973, pioneered the concept of PTFE lined flexible hose for the transfer of process fluids. Over the years since then, hundreds of thousands of custom-built PTFE Lined hoses have been designed and manufactured by Aflex Hose to cope with the most difficult of operating conditions, and Aflex have continuously developed and expanded their product range having pioneered and introduced Antistatic hose, EPDM and Silicone Rubber Covered hose and many other innovations...

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Pharmaline N and X Hose Descriptions PHARMALINE N HOSE, WITH A SANITARY TRICLAMP FITTING ATTACHED USING A CRIMPED FERRULE Platinum cured white silicone rubber cover Crimped Ferrule Sanitary Triclamp Fitting 316 Stainless Steel wire braid PTFE liner tube, smooth bore inside, convoluted profile outside 316 Stainless Steel wire, helically wound into the convolutions PHARMALINE X HOSE, WITH A SANITARY TRICLAMP FITTING ATTACHED USING A CRIMPED FERRULE Platinum cured transparent silicone rubber cover Crimped Ferrule Sanitary Triclamp Fitting PTFE liner tube, smooth bore inside, convoluted profile outside...

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Pharmaline N and X Specifications & Properties Helix Wire Specifications for Pharmaline N Hose Grades Nominal Hose Bore Size Actual Hose Bore Size Outside Diameter of Cover Minimum Bend Radius *Maximum Working Pressure Burst Pressure Weight per Unit Length * Maximum Working Pressures vary with temperature as in graph below Helix Wire Specifications for Pharmaline X Hose Grades Nominal Hose Bore Size Actual Hose Bore Size Outside Diameter of Cover Minimum Bend Radius † Maximum Working Pressure Burst Pressure Weight per Unit Length † Maximum Working Pressures do not vary with temperature *Maximum...

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How to order Pharmaline N and X Hose Assemblies Pharmaline N Hose Assemblies Pharmaline N and X hose can be supplied loose, or as custom built hose assemblies after the hose size and grade, length and end fittings have been selected. The specification and information contained in this brochure can be used to make these selections, but if there are any doubts concerning the hose usage limitations or performance capabilities, customers should request expert advice from Aflex Hose. Selecting the Hose Grade There are two types of PTFE hose liner tube available, natural PTFE (Pharmaline N or X, GP...

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Part Numbers for Pharmaline N and X Hose Assemblies If required, a Pharmaline N or X Hose Assembly can be defined by an individual Part Number, made up of 5 entries as below: Hose Size Assembled End Fitting Description * All Components in Stainless Steel Fixed Male Pipe, NPT Thread Fixed Female Pipe, NPT Thread JIC-to-NPT Male Union JIC-to-Female Male Union Straight Sanitary Tri Clamp, 50.5mm, 1.984” Diameter 22mm, 0.870” Exit Diameter (Standard) 34.9mm, 1.370” Exit Diameter (Set Up) Straight Mini Sanitary Tri Clamp, 0.984” Diameter 0.370” Exit Diameter (Standard) 0.625” Exit Diameter (Step-Up)...

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Pharmaline N and X Hose Liners Pharmaline N GP - General Purpose Liner Pharmaline N AS - Anti-Static PTFE Liner Pharmaline X GP - General Purpose Liner Pharmaline X AS - Anti-Static PTFE Liner Pharmaline N or X GP hose is the ‘General Purpose’ grade, for use in all applications where fluids or gases are being conveyed which do not generate a risk of static charge development (see ‘AS’). Pharmaline N or X AS Grade is an essential requirement in applications where there is the risk of an electrostatic charge build-up on the inside surface of the PTFE tube which may then discharge through the tube...

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Pharmaline N and X Non-Lined Swivel Flange Fittings End Fitting Specifications Surface Finish : • ANSI, also ASME B16.5 Class 150# and 300#, previously ASA 150 and 300 • DIN PN10, PN16 and PN40* • JIS 10K • Other Pressure Ratings and Flange Specifications are also available. All surface finishes are to ASME BPE-SF-O • If a specified finish on a particular surface is required, please state on the enquiry and order. *DIN PN10, PN16 and PN40 Flanges all have the same dimensions, and so are fully interchangeable Temperature and Pressure Ratings ANSI 150# ANSI 300# • DIN PN10 DIN PN16 DIN PN40 • End...

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Pharmaline N and X Female Cam & Groove Fittings and Male Cam & Groove Fittings End Fitting Specifications • Generally in accordance with A-A-59326 (replaces MIL-C-27487) and EN14420-1 (replaces DIN 2828), and all are fully interchangeable. • Spigot in Grade 316L SS = EN 1.4404 • Body in Grade 316C SS = EN 1.4408 • Ferrules, most in Grade 304 SS, some sizes in Grade 316L SS • Standard Gasket is Buna N (Nitrile) Rubber. • FEP encapsulated Silicone Rubber Gaskets also available. Temperature and Pressure Ratings • When used with a Buna N Gasket all sizes up to 16 Bar (230 psi) and up to a maximum...

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