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Teflex Woven Connector

Pure woven PTFE; can be used in high temperature applications to 260°C / 500°F and with caustic or acid products.Compliant with: FDA 21 CFR 177.1550.

Product Description

Teflex Woven is made from pure woven PTFE and can be used in high temperature applications and with either caustic or acid products.

Application(s):

  • Can be used on products across the full pH scale  i.e. caustic and acid products will not effect PTFE.
  • Capable of running at high temperatures – continuously operating at 260°C / 500°F with short term surges at 280°C / 536°F.

Key Features

pH Scale

Can be used on products across the full pH scale

High temperatures

Capable of running at high temperatures

Conditions and Compliance

  • Vibration
  • Oscillation
  • Compression
  • Food safety
  • ATEX

Documents for Download

Specifications Sheet
MSDS - Teflex Woven

Product Options

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Rings

Teflex Woven is available with stainless steel or plastic support rings to help keep the walls of the connector open.

Ideal for vacuum applications or longer lengths.

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Tool Release

For added security, this option has a significantly firmer snap-band that makes it virtually impossible to remove by hand and requires a specially shaped tool.

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Specifications

Physical Properties
  • Material/Fibre
    PTFE
  • Colour
    Natural (dark brown)
  • Construction/Finish
    Basket weave
  • Wall Thickness (+/-10%)
    0.5mm / 1/64 inch
  • Weight
    678 g/m2 / 20 oz/yd2
  • Breathable
    Yes
  • Minimum Tensile Strength (kgf/25mm) (measured as a force over a 25mm wide Ravel Strip)
  • Warp 90 Filling 100 (Test Standard: ASTM D5035). (measured as a force over a 25mm wide Ravel Strip)
  • Dust tight?
    No
  • Max No of Rings (on a single connector)
    10
Operating Conditions
  • Max Operating Temp
    260°C / 500°F
  • Operating Temp Range
    - 40 to 260°C / - 40 to 500°F
  • Surge Temp
    280ºC / 536ºF
  • Low Temp/Flexibility
    Good
  • Air Permeability
    0.3 (cm3/cm2/sec at 125Pa) / 0.50 (ft3/ft2/sec at 0.5 inch wg)
  • Vibration
    Yes
  • Oscillation
    Yes
  • Compression
    Yes
Certification and Compliance
  • FDA and USDA
    PTFE is compliant with FDA 21 CFR 177.1550, 178.3297
  • 3A Certified
    The BFM® cuff and spigot system is a 3A certified 63-04 sanitary fitting.
  • Atex-certified

    IBExU tested. Approved for all dust explosion hazardous areas. Some restrictions apply.

Dimensions
  • Available Diameters
    Ø100mm (4")
    Ø125mm (5")
    Ø150mm (6") through to Ø1,650mm (65") in 50mm (2") increments.
(max. diameter with SS rings is 500mm, Tool Release is 650mm plastic rings is 1,000mm)
  • Applicable Connector Lengths
    80mm (3")
    100mm (4") then in 50mm (2") increments up to 1,500mm (4ft 11")

(min length for all with rings is 150mm)

Options
  • Available with SS Rings? (min. length for all is 150mm)
    Yes - to Ø500mm = CL ≤ 4,500mm
  • Available with Plastic Rings? (min. length for all is 150mm)
    Yes - to Ø500mm = CL ≤ 1,500mm,
    Ø550mm - 1,000mm = CL ≤ 500mm
  • Available as Tool Release?
    Yes to Ø650mm
  • Available as Tapered?
    Yes
  • Available as a one ended Connector?
    Yes
  • Quick Access Port Option?
    No

Teflex Woven in Coffee Application

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