Chemical Transfer Hose withstands aggressive applications.
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Designed to resist kinking, Chemfluor® Convoflex(TM) WCSR Multipurpose Hose is suited for bulk chemical transfer processes involving corrosive chemicals such as acids. Product is constructed with chemical resistant, high-purity Chemfluor® PTFE inner core and reinforced with 304 stainless steel braids. Acid-resistant vulcanized EPDM outer cover protects hose integrity when acid or other corrosive chemicals are accidentally exposed to outer surface.
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Saint-Gobain Chemical Transfer Solutions Enhance Safety and Performance in Demanding Processing Applications
New Kink-Resistant Hose Provides Longer Service Life in Highly Aggressive Chemical Applications
Akron, OHIO - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics (SGPPL) today introduced a high-performance solution for transferring bulk corrosive chemicals. A superior flexible and kink-resistant hose, Chemfluor® Convoflex(TM) WCSR Multipurpose Chemical Transfer Hose is designed to solve the issue in bulk chemical transfer process where corrosive chemicals such as acids may damage the stainless steel braid commonly used as a cover on transfer hoses. Saint-Gobain's solution provides a longer service life while enhancing plant and worker safety.
Chemfluor® Convoflex(TM) WCSR is the newest addition to Saint-Gobain's growing portfolio of versatile critical connections solutions for chemical applications. These solutions are engineered to maintain safety during chemical processes, while reducing total systems cost.
From solvents to bulk chemical transfer, Chemfluor® Convoflex(TM) WCSR can withstand highly aggressive chemicals during chemical processing. Its highly engineered low profile helical convoluted inner core design provides superior flexibility while maintaining the productivity of plant operations by preventing kinking, a common cause of downtime for such demanding applications.
Chemfluor® Convoflex(TM) WCSR is constructed with a chemically- resistant, high-purity Chemfluor® PTFE inner core, and is reinforced with 304 high tensile strength stainless steel braids and an acid-resistant Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) outer-cover. Extremely hard-wearing and durable, the vulcanized EPDM outer cover protects the integrity of the hose when acid or other corrosive chemicals are accidentally exposed to the outer surface.
"We are pleased to introduce this new product to our critical connections solutions portfolio, which is aimed at connecting our customers' processes, operations, and products to what matters to them most: safety, performance, and brand assurance," says Lily Lei, Global Market Leader, Chemicals, Process Systems division at Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics.
To learn more about SGPPL's critical connections solutions for chemical processing applications please contact:
Lily Lei
Global Market Leader, Chemicals
Process Systems Division
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
+1 (908) 252-1648
Lily.Lei@saint-gobain.com
About Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics (SGPPL) is a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain Corporation, one of the top 100 industrial companies in the world and a leading producer of construction products, flat glass, high-performance materials and packaging. The process systems division of Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics produces critical connections solutions for the aerospace, chemical and food & beverage industries. For more information, visit http://www.plastics.saint-gobain.com/.
