Thorburn AF Series — Ball-Joint Armor-Flex Hose Guard, 304 SS
Thorburn AF Series ball-joint Armor-Flex hose guard in 304 SS. Articulated outer protection for metallic and process hoses against impact, abrasion, and physical wear.
Key features
- Hose Family: Specialty Metallic Core
- Core Material: Type 304 SS
- Nominal ID Range: Fits DN 25 (1") to DN 200 (8") host hoses
- Max Working Pressure: 0 bar
- Hose Family
- Specialty Metallic Core
- Construction Type
- Annular Corrugated
- Braid Configuration
- N/A
- Core Material
- Type 304 SS
- Nominal ID Range
- Fits DN 25 (1") to DN 200 (8") host hoses
- Max Working Pressure
- 0 bar
Product description
The Thorburn AF Series — Ball-Joint Armor-Flex Hose Guard, 304 SS is a specialty metallic core product. Ball-joint Armor-Flex outer hose guard (304 SS) — specialty metallic core for service requiring mechanical protection (vibration, abrasion) beyond standard corrugated hose capability.
Construction
- Type: Specialty Metallic Core — Ball-joint Armor-Flex outer hose guard (304 SS)
- Construction: Annular Corrugated
- Core / wrap material: Type 304 SS
- End fitting material: 304 SS welded ball-joint segments
- Nominal ID range: Fits DN 25 (1") to DN 200 (8") host hoses
- Bend radius (static / dynamic): 200 / 400 mm minimum
- Weight: ~2.5 kg/m
Performance
Mechanical protection rating: physical impact, abrasion, vibration absorption beyond standard corrugated hose capability. Operating temperature -200°C to +540°C continuous. Each assembly inspected at OEM facility against the applicable specification.
Applications
- Outer protection for impact / abrasion
- Articulated robot / equipment connectors
- High-traffic industrial walkways
- Marine / offshore deck hoses
Compliance
- EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 mill test reports on request
How to order
Confirm (a) line working pressure (or for fire-protection: the host hose specification), (b) operating temperature range, (c) bore size and overall length, (d) end fitting style, (e) braid count where applicable, (f) any required certifications. Indus quotes ex-OEM with mill test reports and pressure-test certificates.
Companion products
Apply over standard metallic hoses to upgrade impact / vibration / abrasion protection. Lock-Section provides interlocking mechanical protection; Armor-Flex adds ball-joint articulation; Smooth-Flex provides a non-corrugated alternative. Indus also supplies matched ANSI flanges, gaskets, and stud bolts.
Identification
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Hose Family | Specialty Metallic Core |
| Construction Type | Annular Corrugated |
| OEM Part Code | AFS4 |
Construction
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Braid Configuration | N/A |
| Core Material | Type 304 SS |
| Braid Material | N/A (Unbraided) |
| End Fitting Material | 304 SS welded ball-joint segments |
Dimensions
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Nominal ID Range | Fits DN 25 (1") to DN 200 (8") host hoses |
| Bend Radius (Static) | 200 mm |
| Bend Radius (Dynamic) | 400 mm |
| Live Length for Vibration | 0 mm |
| Weight | 2.5 kg/m |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Working Pressure | 0 bar |
| Min Burst Pressure | 0 bar |
| Safety Factor | 0 |
| Min Operating Temperature | -200 °C |
| Max Operating Temperature | 540 °C |
Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| ISO 10380 Class | N/A |
| PED 2014/68/EU Module | None |
| NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156 | no |
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