PTFE hose assemblies
Specialist hose for demanding operating conditions
Smooth-bore, convoluted and stainless-braided PTFE hose assemblies with custom ends for industrial, food-processing, automotive and transport applications.
PTFE hose assemblies for specialist applications
PTFE hose assemblies are used where chemical resistance, temperature range, low friction or non-contamination properties are important to the application.
Integrated Hose & Fittings supplies and assembles PTFE hose from its Ridgehaven workshop in Adelaide. Our range includes smooth-bore and convoluted PTFE constructions, along with stainless-steel braided R14 hose for suitable specialist applications.
Depending on the system, assemblies can be matched with welded custom ends including female threaded connections and fixed or floating flanges in carbon steel or 316 stainless steel.
PRODUCT RANGE
PTFE hose in different constructions
The internal construction and external reinforcement of a PTFE hose can change according to how the assembly needs to perform.
Our range includes smooth-bore, convoluted and stainless-braided PTFE configurations for applications across food processing, industrial systems, automotive and transport.
Smooth-bore PTFE hose
Smooth-bore PTFE provides a continuous inner surface and is available for applications where the chemical resistance, temperature capability and non-stick characteristics of PTFE are required.
We can manufacture these assemblies with custom connection ends to suit the piping or equipment arrangement.
Convoluted PTFE hose
Convoluted PTFE uses a ridged or corrugated inner tube rather than a smooth bore.
This provides another configuration for specialist hose assemblies where the application calls for this type of PTFE construction. As with smooth-bore hose, the ends can be configured around the system the assembly needs to connect to.
R14 stainless-braided PTFE hose
R14 stainless PTFE smooth-bore hose combines a PTFE inner tube with stainless-steel braid.
The product supplied by IHF is designed for applications requiring chemical resistance, low friction and non-contamination properties. According to the supplier information provided to us, it can operate across temperatures from -55°C to 260°C and pressures up to 3,000+ psi.
It can be used in applications including high-temperature steam lines, hot-air supply lines, compressors, chemical lines and non-petroleum brake-fluid lines.
SPECIALIST PROPERTIES
Why PTFE is used for demanding applications
PTFE brings a different set of properties to a hose assembly than conventional hydraulic or industrial hose.
Its chemical resistance makes it suitable for handling demanding media, while its wide temperature range extends the types of environments in which it can be considered. PTFE also has a non-stick surface, and the R14 stainless-braided product offers low-friction and non-contamination characteristics.
Those properties are particularly relevant across processing, chemical, steam, automotive and transport applications where hose material becomes an important part of the selection.
The application still determines the appropriate construction, ends and overall assembly.
CUSTOM ENDS
Welded ends matched to piping systems
PTFE hose assemblies can require connection arrangements that differ from standard hydraulic hose tails.
We can supply assemblies with welded custom ends including:
- Female threaded connections
- Fixed flange configurations
- Floating flange configurations
- Carbon steel ends
- 316 stainless-steel ends
These configurations allow the hose assembly to connect with standard piping systems and equipment arrangements.
For applications requiring separate hydraulic adaptors, couplings or other connection components, we also supply hydraulic fittings, couplings & adaptors.
FOOD PROCESSING
PTFE hose assemblies for food processing
Food processing is one of the applications specifically identified for IHF's PTFE hose assemblies.
PTFE provides chemical resistance, a wide temperature range and a non-stick internal surface, making it relevant where these characteristics are required within processing systems.
The hose can be supplied with smooth-bore or convoluted inner construction and matched with welded custom ends in configurations that connect into standard piping systems.
For other food and beverage transfer, washdown, steam and chemical hose requirements, customers can also access our broader industrial hose range.
AUTOMOTIVE & TRANSPORT
Stainless PTFE hose for automotive and transport
Stainless-braided R14 PTFE hose is also used across automotive and transport applications.
Its stated combination of chemical resistance, low friction, non-contamination properties and broad temperature capability makes it suited to applications such as high-temperature lines, compressors and non-petroleum brake-fluid systems.
Where a customer has an existing specialist hose assembly, bringing it to the Ridgehaven workshop gives our team a reference for the hose construction and connection arrangement involved.
TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Choosing the PTFE construction and ends
A PTFE hose assembly needs to be considered as a complete combination of hose construction, reinforcement and connection ends.
The starting point is the application. Smooth-bore and convoluted PTFE provide different internal configurations, while stainless-braided R14 hose adds another option for demanding chemical, temperature and pressure conditions.
From there, the connection arrangement may require female threaded ends or fixed or floating flanges, with carbon steel or 316 stainless steel used for suitable applications.
Rather than treating all PTFE hose as interchangeable, we work through the hose and end configuration around the system it needs to connect to.
RELATED OPTIONS
When another hose construction is more suitable
PTFE is one specialist option within IHF's broader hose range, but it is not required for every application.
Medium-pressure systems requiring electrical insulation or non-conductivity may instead call for thermoplastic hydraulic hose. Conventional hydraulic hose assemblies cover a broad range of hydraulic applications, while industrial hose provides options for washdown, steam, chemicals, food and beverage transfer.
The operating environment and media being transferred help determine which hose family is the appropriate starting point.
SUPPLY & MANUFACTURING
PTFE hose assemblies from our Ridgehaven workshop
We supply and assemble specialist PTFE hose from our Ridgehaven workshop in Adelaide.
Customers can bring an existing assembly to us where a replacement is required, giving the team a reference for the hose type and existing connections. New assemblies can instead be discussed around the application, piping system and required end configuration.
Where a particular hose or component sits outside the main range, IHF can also draw on its broader supplier network.
ADELAIDE SUPPORT
Specialist hose support for Adelaide customers
Integrated Hose & Fittings supports customers across Adelaide with PTFE and specialist hose assembly requirements from its Ridgehaven workshop.
Our capability covers smooth-bore and convoluted PTFE assemblies, stainless-braided R14 hose and custom welded ends for suitable applications.
Customers can visit the workshop with an existing hose or contact us to discuss a new food-processing, industrial, automotive or transport requirement.
WHY US
Why customers use IHF for specialist hose
Specialist hose applications often require more than choosing a product from a standard range.
Our team combines workshop assembly capability with more than 30 years of hydraulic hose industry experience behind the business. We can also source outside our main product range where an application requires a different hose or connection configuration.
That gives customers one point of contact for working through the hose construction, custom ends and related components required for the application.
Frequently asked questions about PTFE hose assemblies
What is a PTFE hose assembly?
A PTFE hose assembly combines a PTFE inner hose with the reinforcement and connection ends required for the application.
PTFE is used where characteristics such as chemical resistance, broad temperature capability and a non-stick surface are important. Assemblies can use smooth-bore or convoluted PTFE and can be configured with custom welded ends.
What types of PTFE hose does IHF supply?
IHF supplies smooth-bore and convoluted PTFE hose assemblies, along with R14 stainless-steel braided smooth-bore PTFE hose.
We can match these with welded custom ends including female threaded, fixed flange and floating flange configurations in materials such as carbon steel and 316 stainless steel.
What temperature and pressure can R14 stainless PTFE hose handle?
The R14 stainless-braided PTFE hose identified in IHF's supplied product information has an operating temperature range from -55°C to 260°C and can handle pressures up to 3,000+ psi.
The suitable hose still depends on the application, so these figures should be considered together with the required media, connections and operating system.
Where are PTFE hose assemblies commonly used?
IHF supplies PTFE hose for food-processing applications and stainless-braided R14 hose for automotive and transport use.
Other identified applications include high-temperature steam lines, hot-air supply lines, compressors, chemical lines and non-petroleum brake-fluid lines.
Can IHF make PTFE hose assemblies with custom ends?
Yes. We can supply PTFE hose assemblies with welded custom ends including female threaded connections and fixed or floating flange configurations.
Carbon steel and 316 stainless steel are among the end materials used for suitable applications, allowing assemblies to be configured to match standard piping systems.
Talk to us about a PTFE hose assembly
Do you need a specialist PTFE hose assembly for a chemical, temperature, food-processing, automotive or transport application?
Bring an existing assembly to our Ridgehaven workshop or contact the team to discuss the hose construction, end configuration and application.