Technical
Ashoflex Conduits and Hoses are made from self-extinguishing flame retardant PVC and are reinforced by PVC-insulated high carbon spring steel wire.
Special Features and Benefits
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Extremely flexible, low bending radius
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Withstands torsional movement
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Durable, does not crack or fracture
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Withstands vibration
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Self-extinguishing, flame retardant
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Wide Operating Temperature: –20°C to +70°C
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Good impact and crush strength
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Resistant to oil and most chemicals
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Does not propagate fire
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Sunlight and weather resistant
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Airtight and Watertight
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Corrosion free
General Properties of Plastic Compounds
Properties | PVC | HDPE | LDPE | PP | PU | Nylon | PTFE |
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Electrical Properties | F-G | E | E | E | P-F | P-F | E |
Degreaser Solvents | P-F | P | P | P | P | G | E |
Aromatic HCs Resistance | P-F | P | P | P-F | P | G | E |
Alkali Resistance | G | G-E | G-E | E | F | E | E |
Abrasion Resistance | F-G | G-E | F-G | F-G | O | E | G-E |
Acid Resistance | G-E | G-E | G-E | E | F | P-F | E |
Flame Resistance | E | P | P | P | P | P | O |
Gasoline, Kerosene | P | P-F | P-F | P-F | F | G | E |
Heat Resistance | G-E | E | G | E | G | E | O |
Low Temp. Flexibility | P-G | G-E | G-E | P | G | G | O |
Nuclear Radiation Res. | P-F | G | G | F | G | F | O |
Oil Resistance | F | G-E | G-E | G | E | E | O |
Oxidation Resistance | E | E | E | E | E | E | O |
Ozone Resistance | E | E | E | E | E | E | E |
Water Resistance | E | E | E | E | P-F | P-F | E |
Weather-Sun Resistance | G-E | E | E | E | F-G | G-E | O |
HDPE: High Density Polyethylene, LDPE: Low Density Polyethylene, PP: Polypropylene, PU: Polyurethane, PTFE: Polytetrafluoroethylene PVC: Polyvinyl Chloride.
P – Poor, F – Fair, G – Good, E – Excellent, O – Outstanding
The information provided must be used for reference purpose only and tests under actual operating conditions are recommended for suitability of the product. The user must independently ascertain the suitability of the product to meet their requirements