Prevent condensation and keep the surface temperature of chiller hose close to ambient, regardless of media temperature. Condensation can be a major issue at a semiconductor fab because of the volatile and highly dangerous fluids used in the chip manufacturing process. Every drip/leak that is detected can be viewed as a possible hazardous fluid, causing the tool or fab to be shut down for safety reasons. In other low temperature applications (such as Joule-Thompson effect with pressure drop), insulated hose will reduce or eliminate ice build-up on the outside of fluid system components, which can affect their performance.
Swagelok hose insulation also minimizes heat loss over the length of the hose and keeps the media temperature stable and consistent from beginning to end. A lack of insulation will require higher levels of cooling energy and affect the temperature stability at the semiconductor fab tool.
Y Insulation Option
- Maintains system flexibility and thermal consistency with compact aerogel material
- Minimizes water vapor ingression from ends with silicone end seal
- Eases routing and saves space with the smaller outside diameter provided by compact material
- Allows for easy identification of hose type (e.g., supply vs. return) with color-coded external wrap over the insulation
- Covers a majority of applications with hose sizes from 3/8 in. to 1 in. (9.6 mm to 25.4 mm)
- Y insulation option can be installed on all metal hoses and teflon core hoses
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W Series PTFE Hose
- Silicone covered PTFE hose
- Smooth-bore, carbon black-filled PTFE core for applications that require static dissipation
- 3/8, 1/2, and 3/4 in. sizes
- Fiber braid bonded to the core with a patent-pending process supports core to reduce kinking
- 304 stainless steel braid ensures hose pressure containment and protects the core from abrasion
- Silicone cover provides smooth, noncontaminating, easy to-clean surface and insulation from internal system fluid temperature extremes; cover is available in black, blue, red, and white
N Series PTFE Hose
- Nonmetallic PTFE hose
- Helical convoluted bore, carbon black-filled PTFE core for applications that require static dissipation
- 3/8, 1/2, and 3/4 in. sizes
- Internal insulating wrap eliminates need for external insulation in many applications
- Aramid fiber braid aids pressure containment and maintains flexibility while reducing weight
S Series PTFE Hose
- Highly flexible, silicone-covered PTFE hose
- Smooth-bore PTFE core
- Size range of 1/8 through 1 in
- Fiber braid bonded to the core with a patent-pending process supports core to resist kinking
- 304 stainless steel braid protects the core from abrasion and enhances hose pressure rating
- Silicone cover provides smooth, noncontaminating, easy to-clean surface and insulation from internal system fluid temperature extremes
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