Backflex is one type of through-the-weave TPE-P covered hose which is made of TPE-P materials approved according to NSF 61 standard. Backflex hoses shall be made from 100% high tenacity virgin synthetic yarn circular woven and completely, totally embedded in the TPE-P compound, excellent protected against mechanical damage, forming a single homogenous construction without the use of any glues or adhesives of any type.
Backflex performs excellently in age-resistance. It is theoretically supposed to be used for 30-50 years. Backflex is a press-flat hose and can keep round shape under the condition of no pressure. Backflex hoses can be pressed flat and can be easily laid down and retrieved as layflat hoses.

Application: Suitable for use and recommended for flowback water transfer, mining dewatering, long-distance fresh water transfer.

Operating Temperature Range: From -60° F to 176° F (-50° C to 80° C)

Standard Color: Blue, black, other colors available per request

Standard lengths up to 660ft (200 meters). Longer lengths available on request.

  • Extra abrasion resistance for rugged terrain and extreme conditions
  • Puncture resistant
  • Chemicals resistant
  • UV resistant

Smooth surfaces for easy wash down.

 

NOMINAL THICKNESS WEIGHT WORKING PRESSURE
inches mm inches mm lbs/ft kg/m psi/bar
2″ 51 0.10″ 2.4 0.35 0.52 300psi/21bar
3″ 76 0.10″ 2.5 0.61 0.90 250psi/17bar
4″ 103 0.13″ 3.0 0.89 1.33 250psi/17bar
6″ 154 0.15″ 3.8 1.60 2.38 200psi/14bar
8″ 204 0.17″ 4.3 2.17 3.23 200psi/14bar