Product Name
TXS Smooth Bore PTFE
Product Description

TXS is a non-convoluted, ultra hygienic flexible PTFE liner with external embedded stainless steel vacuum spiral and stainless steel overbraid as standard. Choose when dynamic endurance, product viscosity, contamination hazard, turbulence, flow rate and hygienic cleanability are areas of particular concern.

TXS should be specified for applications where Ultra hygienic non-convoluted hose and high flexibility are imperative, e.g. Food, Bio, Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic industry.

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Standard Features
  • Extreme Flexibility
  • Easy Cleaning
  • Imparts No Odor or Taste
  • NO Static Build Up (with AntiStatic liner)
  • Lighter than Similar Products
  • Available with Flared Through Liner
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Industry and Application
  • Volatile Media Transfer
  • Food & Beverage
  • Biotech Industry
  • Pharmaceutical/ Biopharm
  • Hot Oil Transfer
  • Low Velocity Transfer
Available Models

All “T-Series” hose meet USP Class VI & FDA Criteria - ALL liners are extra thick to provide better flex life and less permeation. Anti-static tube option available.

Size Inches Size mm O.D. inches O.D. mm MBR inches MBR mm WP PSI WP BAR Weight gr/m Weight lbs/ft. TXS NATURAL TXS-C ANTISTATIC
1/2" 13.2 1.01 25.75 2.4" 60 580 40 400 0.27 TXS050 TXS-C050
3/4" 20.2 1.29 32.9 3.2" 80 580 40 900 0.60 TXS075 TXS-C075
1" 25.4 1.51 38.5 4.7" 120 580 40 1000 0.67 TXS100 TXS-C100
1 1/2" 38.2 2.10 53.5 7.9" 200 365 25 1750 1.18 TXS150 TXS-C150
2" 50.2 2.61 66.5 9.8" 250 365 25 2650 1.78 TXS200 TXS-C200
TUBE: PTFE (Natural or Antistatic), 3-A*, USP Class VI & FDA Criteria COVER: EDPM Cover
REINFORCEMENT:Stainless Steel Helix TEMP. RANGE:-40 to 302° F , -40 to 150° C Vulcanized
RECOMMENDED CLEANING: CIP, SIP, Autoclave COVER OPTIONS: Standard EDPM, SS Braid
MAXIMUM LENGTHS: 32'  

TXS/TXS-C has a PTFE liner, manufactured from PTFE material in accordance with FDA requirement 21 CFR 177.1550 and is also manufactured solely from materials which meet the requirements of the 3-A Sanitary Standards. Although the tubes interior surface meets the 3-A definition of (substantially flush) a micro ripple occurs during the compression molding process.

TXS/TXS-C has been tested and the PTFE liners comply with USP Class VI, including the Elution (Cytotoxicity) test.

WARNING Working pressure ratings for all Flex-Rite™ brand hoses are based on 70° F (ambient temperature). Working pressure and vacuum ratings will decrease as temperatures increase. For “T” series applications that exceed 250° F contact manufacturer for suggestions.

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