Forte Pldflex

Material

Hose wall: Extra heavy-duty, highly abrasion-resistant, flame-retardant and permanently antistatic special polyurethane (TPU). Available in transparent or black.

Spiral: Spring steel wire integrated into the hose wall.

PLDFLEX is designed for industrial applications requiring long service life under severe abrasion, high mechanical loads, vacuum and pressure conditions.

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Applications

Suction and transfer of sand, gravel and other highly abrasive materials

Transfer of glass and GRP-containing granules

Pneumatic conveying of grain and heavy granular materials

Silo and bulk tanker loading and unloading

Industrial vacuum and high-capacity extraction systems

Heavy-duty material conveying lines

Processes exposed to high mechanical loads

Applications where electrostatic charge accumulation must be reduced

Industrial systems requiring extended service life under abrasive conditions

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Properties

Antistatic: <10⁸ Ω

Flame-retardant polyurethane construction

Extremely high abrasion and friction resistance

High vacuum and pressure resistance

High tensile and tear strength

Resistant to chemicals, oils and petrol

UV and ozone resistant

Resistant to seasonal changes and outdoor weather conditions

Flexible construction suitable for heavy-duty service

Smooth inner surface

Low flow resistance

Aerodynamically optimised construction

Long continuous lengths for fewer connection points

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Temperature Resistance

Continuous operating temperature: –40°C / +90°C

Short-term: up to +125°C

Operating temperature should be determined by considering the conveyed material, ambient temperature, air velocity, vacuum/pressure and operating duration.

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Wall Thickness

3 – 5 mm

Its thick-wall construction provides high mechanical strength, vacuum/pressure resistance and extended service life when conveying highly abrasive materials.

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Standard Length

10 m – 15 m – 20 m – 40 m

Can be manufactured in one continuous length up to 40 metres.

A price surcharge may apply for special lengths exceeding 20 metres.

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Attention

The use of an antistatic hose alone does not ensure the electrostatic safety of the entire system.

The steel spiral inside the hose must be properly grounded, and electrical continuity should be checked after installation.

For applications involving combustible or explosive dusts, hose selection should be evaluated together with the conveyed material, process conditions, plant grounding system and applicable safety requirements.

PLDFLEX is an antistatic hose. It should not be classified as an electrically conductive hose.

Electrically conductive hoses can be manufactured upon request, subject to minimum order quantities and the customer's technical specifications.

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Let Us Determine the Right UAS® FORTE Hose for Your Application

Please provide us with the conveyed material, diameter, temperature, vacuum/pressure, abrasion level, hose length and antistatic requirements.

We will help you determine the appropriate wall thickness and the most suitable UAS® FORTE model for your application.

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