Hoses
Produced by BMT Superlok · Revision R4
Selection guide
Flexible metal hoses for stainless steel flexible connections where thermal movement, vibration, alignment tolerance or serviceability require a flexible link between rigid tubing, skids or equipment.
Technical selection snapshot
Flexible Metal Hoses — SFH Series · Revision R4
- Function
- Flexible stainless steel connection between rigid points in a fluid or instrumentation system.
- Series
- SFH
- Best used for
- Movement allowance, alignment tolerance, vibration-sensitive installations and serviceable equipment connections.
- Typical system location
- Between skids, panels, equipment, tubing runs, pumps, compressors or service connection points.
- Pressure class
- Positive pressure up to 1600 psig depending on hose size and configuration.
- Temperature range
- -325 to 800°F.
- Size / connection range
- 1/4 to 2 in.; 6 to 38 mm.
Selection note. Avoid system pressure surges, shock or pulsations greater than 50% of the working pressure rating.
Key points
- Stainless steel flexible hose construction
- Custom options and assemblies available
- End connections from 1/4 to 2 in. and 6 to 38 mm
- High temperature capability
- Working pressure depends on hose size
- Minimum burst pressure data listed in catalog
Reference
Applications & selection guide
Where it sits in the system
- Skid-to-skid flexible connections
- Equipment-to-tubing transitions
- Pump/compressor auxiliary lines
- Thermal expansion allowance points
- Vibration-sensitive installations
Typical systems & markets
- Oil & Gas
- Hydrogen and clean energy
- Marine and offshore
- Power generation
- Process industry
- OEM skids
Selection reason
- Adds flexibility between rigid system points
- Helps accommodate movement and alignment tolerance
- Useful for serviceable equipment connections
- Stainless steel construction
- Catalog provides pressure, temperature and bend/length data
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