Flexible Metal Hose Stainless Steel Flex Hose Applications Kadant Johnson flexible hose has been engineered especially for use as inlet and outlet connections to Kadant Johnson rotary joints and rotating unions. It prevents pipe strains from creating tension or stress on the rotary joint, and does not restrict the rotary joint’s built-in flexibility. Features u Stainless steel corrugated lining u Threaded and flanged couplings u Custom lengths available on request u Sizes range from 1/4" to 8" Benefits u Engineered specifically for rotary joints or rotating unions u Reduces stress on rotary joints and internal components u Provides flexibility during installation and operation u Prevents pipe strain Flexible hose Kadant Johnson flexible hose is available in sizes from 1/4" to 8"; couplings are threaded, flanged, or in combination. The construction is of 300 series stainless steel corrugated lining. The table below lists the recommended minimum lengths for each size, other lengths can be furnished according to the application. PIPE SIZE inches MINIMUM LENGTH inches

FLEXIBLE HOSE Rotary joint Equipment or roll movement Rotary joint Vertical flexible hose leg Horizontal flexible hose leg Elbow Header Minimum bend radius as limited by hose size and material Inlet Flexible hose Rotary joint 45° elbow Flexible hose Elbow Rotary joint Minimum bend radius Header Inlet Outlet Rotary joint Flexible hose piping recommendations for rotary joints and rotating unions 1. Flexible metal hose should be attached directly to the rotary joint between fixed piping and rotary joint. 2. Piping must be supported independent of the rotary joint. Do not support piping with rotary...