Aflex Hoses perfectly designed for the transfer of delicate fluids at Oril Industrie

• Aflex Hose’s range of Corroflon PTFE hoses has been selected by Oril Industrie’s pharmaceutical fine chemistry production site for the transfer of corrosive solvents.
• This innovative range of PTFE-lined braided hoses was designed specifically to meet the needs of chemical and pharmaceutical product plants.
• They are perfectly suited for the transfer of delicate fluids in compliance with the stringent cleanliness and safety requirements of these plants.

Oril Industrie每年生产近2,000吨活性成分，用于心脏病学，肿瘤学，神经精神病，糖尿病和静脉功能不全的处方药。该植物位于诺曼底博尔贝克，雇用了800人。本网站的各种制造商的设备配备大约1000个软管，其中大部分用于溶剂的转移。有些提供防静电保护，而位于非ATEX区域的其他人只是由PTFE制成。

Oril Industrie’s plant was experiencing breakage issues with some of its existing hoses. As it was already equipped with a number of hoses from Aflex Hose, part of Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group, the Company consulted Watson-Marlow regarding the installation of 30 new hoses.

Corrosion resistant even under heavy use

在10巴（145psi）的最大压力下，高浓盐酸和硫酸转移需要软管。因此，反静态保护是必不可少的。所有组件都必须符合行业标准认证，ATEX区域2以及材料3.1证书。温度可能达到50°C（122°F），Oril Industrie请求具有热保护护套的软管。要受到密集的处理的软管必须是抗性的。

Watson-Marlow recommended the Corroflon hose from Aflex Hose as it is designed for the transfer of chemical and process fluids. Its internal shallow convoluted structure allows for a full flow rate while ensuring exceptional flexibility. The selected model has been tested at an operating pressure of 41 bar (595 psi), significantly higher than that required. Aflex is the only manufacturer of PTFE hoses guaranteeing a minimum liner thickness of 1.5 mm for hoses size 1 and above. This ensures that the tubing is sufficiently resistant to prevent its profile altering under internal pressure, removing the consequent risk of increased porosity and premature breakage.

Corroflon met all the specificities of the application and is compliant with all required certifications including EN16643:2016, ATEX, FDA, 3-A 62-02, and the materials 3.1 certificate.

Recognised quality

Oril Industrie selected an anti-static PTFE internal liner as well as a polypropylene external braid. This type of braid is often preferred over stainless steel braids in applications involving frequent handling as the hose is able to move and withstand temperatures from -30°C to +100°C. Polypropylene braids are also lighter, withstand chlorine corrosion and generally provide greater resistance to chemical products.

Corroflon相比的主要优势competitive products is its use of Hastelloy external braids and internal helix wires. Hastelloy C276 braids are used when chemicals, such as hydrochloric acid in the case of Oril Industrie, create severe corrosive conditions. The risk associated with this acid is the potential diffusion through the PTFE liner causing braid corrosion. With Hastelloy, both the bursting pressures and the maximum operating pressures are reduced by 80%, significantly reducing corrosion risk.

Oril Industrie recognises the quality of Aflex Hose products, as well as the extended service life they provide at a comparable cost. The collaboration with Watson-Marlow is ongoing and Oril Industrie plans to order more products.