MOQ: | 1 |
Price: | USD102/pcs |
Delivery Period: | 15-20 work days |
Payment Method: | T/T |
Supply Capacity: | 100-1000 |
Flexible Pipes are engineered conduits designed to transport fluids (oil, gas, chemicals, water) while accommodating movement, vibration, thermal expansion, and complex routing. Unlike rigid piping, they combine corrosion-resistant liners with reinforcement layers for superior dynamic performance in industrial, energy, and marine applications.
✔ Vibration Absorption – Eliminates stress on connected equipment
✔ Installation Flexibility – Bends without elbows (min. bend radius 5x OD)
✔ Corrosion Immunity – Polymer/Alloy liners resist chemicals & abrasion
✔ Thermal Compensation – Handles ±50mm/m thermal expansion
✔ Reduced Maintenance – 10X longer service life vs. rigid pipes in dynamic systems
Parameter | Description | Specifications |
---|---|---|
Construction Type | Layer architecture | Standard: 3-Layer (Liner+Reinforcement+Cover) High-Pressure: 5-Layer w/ Double Braid |
Size Range | Inner Diameter (ID) | ¼" to 24" (DN6 to DN600) |
Pressure Rating | Max working pressure | Vacuum to 10,000 psi (690 bar) |
Temperature Range | Continuous operation | Standard: -40°C to 120°C Specialized: -196°C to 260°C |
Reinforcement | Strength layer | Low-Pressure: Textile Mesh Medium: Single SS Braid High-Pressure: Double Spiral SS Wire |
Liner Material | Fluid-contact surface | Chemical: PTFE/FEP Oil/Gas: NBR/HNBR Food: EPDM/FDA-Silicone |
Cover Material | External protection | CR (Weather-resistant) • PUR (Abrasion-proof) • FKM (High-temp) |
Bend Radius | Minimum dynamic bending | 5x OD (Standard) • 3x OD (High-Flex) |
Certifications | Industry compliance | API 17J • EN 856 • SAE J517 • ISO 18752 |
Fluid Compatibility | Supported media | Crude Oil • Acids • Steam • Hydraulic Fluid • LNG |
Industry | Use Case | Recommended Specification |
---|---|---|
Oil & Gas | Offshore risers • FPSO transfer | 5-Layer: PTFE+Duplex Braid+FKM Cover Cert: API 17J, NORSOK U-008 |
Chemical | Acid/caustic transfer | Liner: PTFE • Reinforcement: Inconel Wire • Cover: FKM |
Hydraulics | Excavator boom • CNC machinery | 4SP: 4-Wire Spiral • Pressure: 5,000 psi Cover: Oil-resistant PUR |
Pharma/Food | CIP/SIP systems | Liner: FDA-EPDM • Cover: White Silicone Cert: 3-A, EC1935 |
Marine | Fuel loading • Ballast systems | Liner: NBR • Cover: CR + UV Stabilizers Cert: DNV-GL |
Operating Condition | Critical Factor | Optimal Flexible Pipe Type |
---|---|---|
High Vibration | Fatigue resistance | Wire-Reinforced (≥2 Braid Layers) |
Saltwater Exposure | Corrosion protection | Super Duplex Braid + FEP Liner |
Abrasive Slurries | Wear resistance | UHMW-PE Liner + Abrasion-Resistant PUR Cover |
High Purity | Non-contaminating | Smooth-Bore PTFE • Electro-polished Ends |
Testing Standards:
Pulse Fatigue: ISO 6803 (≥500,000 cycles @ 133% WP)
Burst Pressure: ISO 1402 (≥4x working pressure)
Chemical Resistance: ASTM D471 (72hrs immersion)
Traceability: Full material certificates (EN 10204 3.1)
⚙️ Customization Options:
End Fittings: Swivel Flanges • JIC/NPT Threads • Camlock Couplings
Smart Monitoring: Embedded Leak-Detection Wires
Fire Resistance: DIN 75200 Fire-Resistant Covers
Length: Standard 20m • Custom Cut-to-Length
Global Sourcing Tip: Chinese manufacturers (Jiangsu/Guangdong hubs) dominate 65% of global flexible pipe production – request API/EN 856 factory audit reports for quality assurance.
MOQ: | 1 |
Price: | USD102/pcs |
Delivery Period: | 15-20 work days |
Payment Method: | T/T |
Supply Capacity: | 100-1000 |
Flexible Pipes are engineered conduits designed to transport fluids (oil, gas, chemicals, water) while accommodating movement, vibration, thermal expansion, and complex routing. Unlike rigid piping, they combine corrosion-resistant liners with reinforcement layers for superior dynamic performance in industrial, energy, and marine applications.
✔ Vibration Absorption – Eliminates stress on connected equipment
✔ Installation Flexibility – Bends without elbows (min. bend radius 5x OD)
✔ Corrosion Immunity – Polymer/Alloy liners resist chemicals & abrasion
✔ Thermal Compensation – Handles ±50mm/m thermal expansion
✔ Reduced Maintenance – 10X longer service life vs. rigid pipes in dynamic systems
Parameter | Description | Specifications |
---|---|---|
Construction Type | Layer architecture | Standard: 3-Layer (Liner+Reinforcement+Cover) High-Pressure: 5-Layer w/ Double Braid |
Size Range | Inner Diameter (ID) | ¼" to 24" (DN6 to DN600) |
Pressure Rating | Max working pressure | Vacuum to 10,000 psi (690 bar) |
Temperature Range | Continuous operation | Standard: -40°C to 120°C Specialized: -196°C to 260°C |
Reinforcement | Strength layer | Low-Pressure: Textile Mesh Medium: Single SS Braid High-Pressure: Double Spiral SS Wire |
Liner Material | Fluid-contact surface | Chemical: PTFE/FEP Oil/Gas: NBR/HNBR Food: EPDM/FDA-Silicone |
Cover Material | External protection | CR (Weather-resistant) • PUR (Abrasion-proof) • FKM (High-temp) |
Bend Radius | Minimum dynamic bending | 5x OD (Standard) • 3x OD (High-Flex) |
Certifications | Industry compliance | API 17J • EN 856 • SAE J517 • ISO 18752 |
Fluid Compatibility | Supported media | Crude Oil • Acids • Steam • Hydraulic Fluid • LNG |
Industry | Use Case | Recommended Specification |
---|---|---|
Oil & Gas | Offshore risers • FPSO transfer | 5-Layer: PTFE+Duplex Braid+FKM Cover Cert: API 17J, NORSOK U-008 |
Chemical | Acid/caustic transfer | Liner: PTFE • Reinforcement: Inconel Wire • Cover: FKM |
Hydraulics | Excavator boom • CNC machinery | 4SP: 4-Wire Spiral • Pressure: 5,000 psi Cover: Oil-resistant PUR |
Pharma/Food | CIP/SIP systems | Liner: FDA-EPDM • Cover: White Silicone Cert: 3-A, EC1935 |
Marine | Fuel loading • Ballast systems | Liner: NBR • Cover: CR + UV Stabilizers Cert: DNV-GL |
Operating Condition | Critical Factor | Optimal Flexible Pipe Type |
---|---|---|
High Vibration | Fatigue resistance | Wire-Reinforced (≥2 Braid Layers) |
Saltwater Exposure | Corrosion protection | Super Duplex Braid + FEP Liner |
Abrasive Slurries | Wear resistance | UHMW-PE Liner + Abrasion-Resistant PUR Cover |
High Purity | Non-contaminating | Smooth-Bore PTFE • Electro-polished Ends |
Testing Standards:
Pulse Fatigue: ISO 6803 (≥500,000 cycles @ 133% WP)
Burst Pressure: ISO 1402 (≥4x working pressure)
Chemical Resistance: ASTM D471 (72hrs immersion)
Traceability: Full material certificates (EN 10204 3.1)
⚙️ Customization Options:
End Fittings: Swivel Flanges • JIC/NPT Threads • Camlock Couplings
Smart Monitoring: Embedded Leak-Detection Wires
Fire Resistance: DIN 75200 Fire-Resistant Covers
Length: Standard 20m • Custom Cut-to-Length
Global Sourcing Tip: Chinese manufacturers (Jiangsu/Guangdong hubs) dominate 65% of global flexible pipe production – request API/EN 856 factory audit reports for quality assurance.