Flexible Connectors

Flexible duct joints
Specialised flexible connectors should be selected depending on the specific environment.

Filtercorp manufacture a full range of industrial and food grade flexible connectors. From the basic polyester sleeve to the high-tech polyurethane clearflex. Our connectors comply with OSH, MAF, FDA and 3A requirements.

High Temperature Explosion Protection

Specialized flexible connectors should be used on all pipe work and ducting conveying air or product where there is a risk of explosion.

Under the Health and Safety Employment Act effective 1 April 1993, the Management of Hazards Act requires that: Hazards are identified then: Eliminated (1st preference) or isolated (2nd preference) or minimized (3rd preference).

The occupier is responsible for carrying out this assessment.

Filtercorp’s WM12K can be used for all flexible couplings located in normal and limited access areas, where there is a risk of explosion.

The reduced explosion pressure applying to both vessels linked by a flexible coupling must be less than 50 kpa, otherwise baffle deflectors must be used. The couplings must be secured by clamps or other means capable of restraining the coupling material against a force of 100 kpa. Filtercorp has stainless steel Snaplock hose clips to suit all sizes.

Filtercorp’s WM12K material, with a food grade inner can be manufactured into all shapes and sizes of connectors whether round, square or flanged.

SEEFLEX is a genuine break-through in flexible connectors.

Manufactured in Auckland they will oscillate for a very long time without fracturing. Being clear and static free the product can be seen passing through the connector which is an important bonus for multi head sifters.

For New Zealand OSH requirements download PDF (362 KB). See paragraph 4.7.4.