Custom Flexible Stainless Steel Metal Hoses
Flexible metal hoses are built with stainless steel to handle pressure, temperature extremes, and other operating conditions. These assemblies can accommodate thermal expansion and promote the reliable transfer of various fluids and gases, with uses in power generation, manufacturing plants, compressor systems, and more.
Cenflex, Inc. is an ISO 9001:2015 certified precision metal fabricator specializing in custom flexible stainless steel metal hoses and expansion joints. Since 1992, we have operated a full-service facility with metal fabrication, CNC machining, laser cutting, welding, and finishing capabilities, capable of producing myriad parts for OEMs and critical industrial applications. Learn more about our industrial hose solutions and their uses.
High-Performance Flexible Metal Hoses
Cenflex manufactures custom braided metal hose products made with flexible but durable materials. Stainless steel wire braiding adds pressure resistance and mechanical protection. Our range of industrial hoses and assemblies support varying pressure and temperature requirements.
Cenflex compressor and pump connectors come in sizes ranging from ¼” through 30”, with options that include:
- Flanged connections. Available in high-quality metal alloys.
- Threaded fittings. NPT, BSPT, and metric threads fit various pipe standards.
- Quick-disconnect couplings. These allow for rapid installation and maintenance access.
We can provide custom lengths that are ready to install and come with pressure testing documentation and material certifications.
High-performance flexible metal hoses and assemblies from Cenflex offer several unique key benefits:
Flexibility
They bend around rigid equipment and fit in tight spaces. Durable braiding prevents abrasion and wear.
Durability
Their flexible strength is due to the quality of stainless steel used in their production.
Leak Prevention
A braided construction promotes seal integrity in pneumatic, hydraulic, and high-pressure systems.
Temperature
Can be manufactured to handle hot water, steam, air, and gas up to 1,500 °F.
Advantages of Cenflex Flexible Stainless Steel Metal Hoses
Our high-performance flexible hoses offer several key benefits that differentiate them from other connectors. Our hoses are capable of the following:
Balancing Flexibility With Durability
Companies typically choose these metal hoses for their flexibility, as they allow for bending without the risk of breakage posed by other more rigid options. They owe their flexible strength to the quality of the metal alloys that we use in their production, giving them enhanced durability and resistance properties. These versatile hoses are also easier to install around equipment and in areas with limited space than stiff tubing.
Providing Dependable Leak Prevention
If preventing leakage is a critical requirement for your application, as is the case in pneumatic, hydraulic, or high-pressure fluid systems, flexible metal hoses will effectively mitigate this risk.
Maintaining Integrity When Exposed to High Temperatures
Many applications also benefit from the resistance to high temperatures that flexible metal hoses offer, including those that handle and transfer hot water, steam, air, or gas.
Resisting Degradation from Corrosive Fluids and Environments
Flexible metal hoses’ corrosion resistance protects them under harsh conditions, such as those found in marine environments and processing plants for chemicals or consumable products.
Customization of Flexible Stainless Steel Metal Hoses
Our engineering team evaluates pressure, temperature, movement patterns, and connection specifications to match hose construction to your conditions. We can modify hose construction for specialized applications, taking into account requirements for:
Braiding
Used to increase pressure ratings and improve abrasion resistance in high-wear environments. Vibration-heavy equipment typically requires additional braid layers.
Protective covers
PVC, silicone, or metal jackets can be incorporated to protect against external damage from impact, UV exposure, or chemical splash.
Specialized alloys
Inconel and other alloys can handle aggressive chemicals or temperatures.
Our metal fabrication capabilities produce exhaust systems and piping assemblies with integrated flexible sections, reducing supplier management and connection points.
Applications for Custom Flexible Metal Hoses
Flexible metal hoses allow for gas or liquid transfer in unique and often demanding industrial environments, such as:
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FAQs About Flexible Metal Hoses
Flexible metal hoses are stainless steel tubes that can bend without kinking. Wire braiding adds pressure capacity and prevents ballooning, and end fittings can attach the assembly to pipes or equipment.
Flexible metal hoses are stainless steel tubes that can bend without kinking. Wire braiding adds pressure capacity and prevents ballooning, and end fittings can attach the assembly to pipes or equipment.
Flexible metal hoses are stainless steel tubes that can bend without kinking. Wire braiding adds pressure capacity and prevents ballooning, and end fittings can attach the assembly to pipes or equipment.
Flexible metal hoses are stainless steel tubes that can bend without kinking. Wire braiding adds pressure capacity and prevents ballooning, and end fittings can attach the assembly to pipes or equipment.