The “Silico-550 Nomex” High Temperature Hose is a double-ply fabric hose with a silicone coated iron oxide red fiberglass inner-layer and a silicone coated black Nomex® outer layer. Reinforced with a spring steel wire helix, this hose is designed for air and fume control applications. Nomex is a registered trademark for flame-resistant meta-aramid material developed by DuPont. The high temp hoses are non-kinking and ideal for applications where constant flexing is involved. This flexible hose features a narrow pitch that allows for a tight bending radius and smooth airflow.
The “Silico-550 Nomex” high temperature hose is designed to withstand temperatures of both high and low extremes. The high temp hose is suited for temperatures as low as -65 degrees Fahrenheit and as high as +550 degrees Fahrenheit. In addition to extreme temperature tolerance, the air hose is also resistant to many oils & solvents, ozone, water, fungus and alkalis.
The “Silico-550 Nomex” high temperature hose comes in a standard length of 12 feet. The inner layer comes in an iron oxide red color and the outer layer comes in black with plain cut ends. There are a variety of cuffs available to attach to the high temp hoses. The hose is available in several diameter sizes including: 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 12 inches with an internal diameter tolerance of -.00 to +0.125 inches. This product is applicable to air and fume applications in the following markets: aircraft, automotive, brake ducting, brick kilns and vehicle exhaust systems. If you have questions or need additional information about these high temp hoses, please do not hesitate to give one of our ducting specialists a call today!
Volume Pricing
| Pricing per Foot | 12-59 feet | 60-119 feet | 120-479 feet | 480+ feet | |
| 1″ ID | $20.23 | $17.60 | $16.69 | $15.17 | |
| 1.5″ ID | $24.16 | $21.02 | $19.93 | $18.12 | |
| 2″ ID | $28.70 | $24.97 | $23.68 | $21.52 | |
| 2.5″ ID | $34.59 | $30.09 | $28.54 | $25.94 | |
| 3″ ID | $39.38 | $34.26 | $32.49 | $29.53 | |
| 3.5″ ID | $44.35 | $38.59 | $36.59 | $33.26 | |
| 4″ ID | $48.63 | $42.31 | $40.12 | $36.48 | |
| 4.5″ ID | $53.08 | $46.18 | $43.79 | $39.81 | |
| 5″ ID | $56.68 | $49.31 | $46.76 | $42.51 | |
| 6″ ID | $64.49 | $56.10 | $53.20 | $48.36 | |
| 7″ ID | $73.40 | $63.85 | $60.55 | $55.05 | |
| 8″ ID | $82.06 | $71.39 | $67.70 | $61.54 | |
| 10″ ID | $100.49 | $87.42 | $82.90 | $75.36 | |
| 12″ ID | $118.53 | $103.12 | $97.79 | $88.90 |
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Our Expert’s Opinion
Robert, an experienced team member, has this to say
Pros
Bending: Tight bend radius
Made in the USA
Temperature Range: -65°F to + 550°F
Material Makeup: Nomex® material increases flex life & abrasion resistance
Better Than Silicone Alone: Ideal for applications where constant flexing is involved
Full Vac: Sizes up to 3.5″ ID can handle a full vacuum
Cons
Long Lead Time: Made to order with a four to six week lead time
ID Size: Not available over 12″ inner diameter
Length: Only available in 12 foot lengths
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