Thorburn AF Series — Ball-Joint Armor-Flex Hose Guard, Carbon Steel

The Thorburn AF Series — Ball-Joint Armor-Flex Hose Guard, Carbon Steel is a specialty metallic core product. Ball-joint Armor-Flex outer hose guard (Carbon Steel) — 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 (Carbon Steel)
• Construction: Annular Corrugated
• Core / wrap material: Other
• End fitting material: Carbon steel 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: ~2.4 kg/m

Performance

Mechanical protection rating: physical impact, abrasion, vibration absorption beyond standard corrugated hose capability. Operating temperature -50°C to +400°C continuous. Each assembly inspected at OEM facility against the applicable specification.

Applications

• Cost-managed industrial protection
• Non-corrosive impact / abrasion service
• Indoor industrial walkways
• CS-compatible mechanical environments

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.