Overview
The Swagelok TFE flex hose with 316 stainless steel braid is a premium flexible tubing solution designed for precision applications requiring superior chemical resistance and permeation control. PTFE and PFA core hoses’ long life, high flexibility, strong chemical resistance, enhanced permeation resistance, and ease of cleaning make them ideal choices for controlling costs in a broad range of general and specialty applications. This braided construction combines PTFE (TFE) core material with stainless steel external reinforcement, making it suitable for healthcare, laboratory, dental, and semiconductor environments where contamination control is critical.
Key Features
- PTFE (TFE) core material for superior chemical compatibility and inertness
- 316L stainless steel braided construction minimizes permeation, with convoluted core allowing flexibility and limiting kinking
- High flexibility with smooth bore design for optimal flow characteristics
- Stainless steel braid provides pressure containment and mechanical protection
- Ideal for sanitary applications requiring easy cleaning and contamination prevention
Technical Specifications
Specifications vary by length and end connection. For precise technical details including working pressure, burst pressure, and exact dimensions, consult the Swagelok product datasheet or contact your distributor with the SKU A-3-2-88.
Typical Applications
- Healthcare and pharmaceutical equipment fluid delivery
- Laboratory gas and liquid transfer systems
- Dental suite delivery lines
- Semiconductor manufacturing and processing
- Chemical transfer where permeation resistance is essential
- High-purity system applications
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Swagelok tube fittings and adapters (verify end connection type)
- Swagelok hose assemblies and manifold systems
- Systems requiring 316 stainless steel components for corrosion resistance
- High-purity and sanitary fluid delivery networks
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Verify compatibility with your application and system integrator before ordering. Swagelok TFE flex hose is a direct replacement for other Swagelok PTFE braided hose assemblies of equivalent length and end connection type—consult product documentation to confirm fit.
Works With
- Swagelok fittings and connectors (1/4″, 3/8″, 1/2″, 3/4″, 1″ and larger sizes available)
- Sanitary system components (FDA-compliant applications)
- High-pressure test and measurement equipment
- Medical gas and fluid delivery platforms
