Flexible Metal Hose Selection | Parker

Parker Metal Hose Assemblies

Parker Flexible Metal Hose assemblies are designed for applications involving chemicals and high temperatures. Due to the extreme nature of applications where these hoses are typically used, they are only available as factory welded assemblies. The Parker metal hose assemblies are tested and guaranteed leak-free, full vacuum hose solutions.

9A and 9M Parflex Metal Hose products are constructed with a hydroformed corrugated stainless steel core tube. Hydroforming, which utilizes high pressure water to form the corrugations, minimizes residual stress in the metal and maintains a consistent tube wall thickness throughout the hose. Any hose assembly is only as good as its weakest link. In the case of a metal hose assembly, the weakest link can be the welding process. The proprietary methods of seam and butt welding, as well as fitting attachment, utilized in Parker assemblies are second to none and yield a consistent, reliable, leak-free connection.

 

Product Features:

  • High temperature operation - maintains fire safety integrity up to 1200°F
  • Leak free weld connection & zero permeation
  • Maintains shape under full vacuum
  • Available in I.D. sizes 1/4" to 6"

Parker Flexible Metal Hose Selection

Parker Flexible Metal Hose

9A - Standard Flexible Metal Hose

  • 300 series stainless steel, Annular profile
  • 0, 1 or 2 layers of 300 series SS braided reinforcement

9M - Ultra Flexible Metal Hose

  • 300 series stainless steel, Annular profile
  • 0, 1 or 2 layers of 300 series SS braided reinforcement
  • Compressed corrugations for increased flexibility

9H - High Pressure Metal Hose (obsoleted)

  • 316 series stainless steel, helical profile
  • 1 or 2 layers of 304 SS braided reinforcement
  • Self-draining helical construction

9P - High Pressure Metal Hose

  • Heavy wall 300 series stainless steel, Annular profile
  • 1 or 2 layers of 321 SS reinforcement

 


Pressure Rating vs. Minimum Bend Radius of Parker Flexible Metal Hoses

The minimum bend radius of flexible metal hoses increases with pressure. Bend radius is measured from the center line of the hose, and pressure is measured at an ambient temperature of 70°F.

Look for tables describing this relationship on each metal hose page.

 

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