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Flexwing is a well-recognized industry standard for the most popular series of hose products in the Continental Contitech lineup (formerly Goodyear Engineered Products- Veyance Technologies until 2015).
The base hose construction is designed for pressure, gravity flow or full suction service. Hose styles currently available include Food Service, Chemical applications, Petroleum applications and Water Service.
Physical Construction is consistent within the series and include an internal wire helix. Tube and cover compounds vary according to the intended application of the hose.
- More Flexible:
Easier to move in and out of tight spaces and around corners - Lighter weight:
Easier to lift and carry, resulting in fewer workplace injuries - Lower Force to Bend:
Easier to connect and disconnect for increased productivity - Improved Flex Performance:
More durable and longer lasting
White Flexwing®
Application
White Flexwing® is for both dry food transfer and liquid transfer. It is a highly flexible hose for gravity flow, pressure or
suction service transferring oily and non-oily edibles from tank truck and in-plant service.
Construction
> Tube
White Chemivic synthetic rubber (FDA/USDA compliant and conforms to 3-A Sanitary Standard 18-03)
> Cover
White Chemivic synthetic rubber (wrapped impression)
> Reinforcement
Spiral-plied synthetic fabric with galvanized wire helix
Temperature Range
-25°F to 230°F (-32°C to 110°C)
Packaging
100′ lengths, coiled and poly-wrapped
Branding (Spiral)
Example: Continental ContiTech White Flexwing® 150 psi WP FDA 3-A USDA
Couplings
Refer to the ContiTech Industrial Hose Assembly Manual for crimp specifications
Order Codes
549-151
*For full specifications, please see p.78 of the Flexwing® Catalog
Brown Flexwing® Chemrin® (CPE) Tube
Application
A versatile chemical hose capable of handling a wide variety of acids, alcohols, salt solutions and petroleum-based products.
Construction
> Tube
Black Chemrin® synthetic rubber
> Cover
Brown EPDM synthetic rubber with white spiral stripe (wrapped impression)
> Reinforcement
Spiral-plied synthetic fabric with double wire helix
Temperature Range
-30°F to 275°F (-34°C to 135°C)
Packaging
100′ exact lengths, coiled and poly-wrapped
Branding (Spiral)
Example: Continental ContiTech Brown Flexwing® with Chemrin® 150 psi WP
Couplings
Use ContiTech Insta-Lock™ cam & groove fittings with this product. See the Coupling Systems information pages at the back of this catalog. Refer to the ContiTech Industrial Hose Assembly Manual for crimp specifications.
Order Codes
546-069
541-069 (custom lengths with fittings)
*For full specifications, please see p.57 of the Flexwing® Catalog
Purple Flexwing®
Application
A versatile hose developed to handle a wide range of chemicals, acids and alcohols in both suction and discharge service.
Construction
> Tube
Black EPDM synthetic rubber
> Cover
Purple EPDM with yellow spiral stripe (wrapped impression)
> Reinforcement
Spiral-plied synthetic fabric with double wire helix
Temperature Range
-40°F to 221°F (-40°C to 104°C)
Packaging
100′ exact lengths, coiled and poly-wrapped
Branding (Spiral)
Example: Continental ContiTech Purple Flexwing® with EPDM 150 psi Max WP
Couplings
Use ContiTech Insta-Lock™ cam & groove fittings with this product. See the Coupling Systems information pages at the back of this catalog. Refer to the ContiTech Industrial Hose Assembly Manual for crimp specifications.
Order Codes
546-805
*For full specifications, please see p.58 of the Flexwing® Catalog
Orange Flexwing® Flosyn® Tube
Application
A versatile chemical hose capable of handling a wide variety of acids, alcohols, salt solutions and petroleum-based products.
Construction
> Tube
Black Flosyn® synthetic rubber
> Cover
Orange Chemivic synthetic rubber with white spiral stripe (wrapped impression)
>Reinforcement
Spiral-plied synthetic fabric with double wire helix
Temperature Range
-25°F to 250°F (-32°C to 121°C)
Packaging
100′ exact lengths, coiled and poly-wrapped
Branding (Spiral)
Example: Continental ContiTech Orange Flexwing® with Flosyn® 150 psi WP
Couplings
Use ContiTech Insta-Lock™ cam & groove fittings with this product. See the Coupling Systems information pages at the back of the catalog. Refer to the ContiTech Industrial Hose Assembly Manual for crimp specifications.
Non-Stock / Sizes
Order in increments of 100′
Order Codes
541-063
*For full specifications, please see p.59 of the Flexwing® Catalog
Blue Flexwing®
Application
Handles the majority of today’s industrial chemicals in pressure, gravity flow or suction service.
Construction
> Tube
Clear Speclar® synthetic rubber cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE)
> Cover
Blue EPDM synthetic rubber with spiral white stripe (wrapped impression)
>Reinforcement
Spiral-plied synthetic fabric with double wire helix
Temperature Range
-25°F to 150°F (-32°C to 66°C)
Packaging
100′ exact lengths, coiled and poly-wrapped
Branding (Spiral)
Example: Continental ContiTech Blue Flexwing® Chemical Transfer with Speclar® 200 psi WP
Couplings
Use ContiTech Insta-Lock™ cam & groove fittings with the product. For available Insta-Lock™ products, contact customer service. Refer to the ContiTech Industrial Hose Assembly Manual for crimp specifications.
Non-Stock / Sizes
400′ minimum if not stocked
Order Codes
546-066 (1/2″-4″)
541-066 (6″)
*For full specifications, please see p.60 of the Flexwing® Catalog
Tan Flexwing®
Application
Tan Flexwing® is for acids, alcohol bases and salt solutions.
Construction
> Tube
Tan Pureten™ gum rubber (non oil-resistant)
> Cover
Tan SBR synthetic rubber (non oil-resistant) with blue spiral stripe (wrapped impression)
>Reinforcement
Spiral-plied synthetic fabric with double wire helix
Temperature Range
-40°F to 180°F (-40°C to 82°C)
Packaging
100′ exact lengths, coiled and poly-wrapped
Branding (Spiral)
Example: Continental ContiTech Tan Flexwing® with Pureten™ 150 psi WP
Couplings
Contact fitting manufacturer for proper fitting recommendation and coupling procedure.
Order Codes
546-068
*For full specifications, please see p.158 of the Flexwing® Catalog
Plicord® Flexwing® Petroleum
Application
Plicord® Flexwing® Petroleum is for use in tank truck and in-plant operations to transfer gasoline, oil, ethanol blends and other petroleum base products for up to 50% aromatic content. It is designed for pressure, gravity flow or full-suction service. Newly redesigned for improved flexibility and a lighter weight construction for sizes up to and including 2½”.
Construction
> Tube
Nitrile synthetic rubber ARPM Class A (High Oil Resistance)
> Cover
Black synthetic rubber (oil resistant); smooth cover; wrapped impression
>Reinforcement
Spiral-plied synthetic fabric with double wire helix
Temperature Range
-35°F to 200°F (-37°C to 93°C)
Packaging
100′ exact lengths, coiled and poly-wrapped
Branding (Spiral)
Example: Continental ContiTech Flexwing® Petroleum Hose 150 psi WP
CAUTION: … ### Made in Canada (Red spiral stripe)
Couplings
Use ContiTech Insta-Lock™ cam & groove fittings with this product. See the Coupling Systems information pages at the back of the catalog. Refer to ContiTech Industrial Hose (INH) Assembly Manual for crimp specifications and coupling procedure.
Order Codes
543-109 (black)
543-110 (red)
*For full specifications, please see p.233 of the Flexwing® Catalog
Plicord® Super Black Flexwing®
Application
Plicord® Super Black Flexwing® is a premium high-pressure petroleum transfer hose for handling ethanol blends, gasoline, oils and other petroleum products with up to 50% aromatic content. It has a maximum working pressure of 300 psi.
Construction
> Tube
Special fuel-resistant black nitrile synthetic rubber (ARPM Class A) (High Oil Resistance)
> Cover
Black polychloroprene synthetic rubber, ARPM Class A (High Oil Resistance), wrapped finish
>Reinforcement
Spiral-plied synthetic fabric with wire helix
Temperature Range
-35°F to 200°F (-37°C to 93°C)
Packaging
100′ lengths, coiled and poly-wrapped
Branding (Spiral)
Example: Continental ContiTech Flexwing® Petroleum Hose
Couplings
Use ContiTech Insta-Lock™ cam & groove fittings with this product. See the Coupling Systems information pages at the back of the catalog. Refer to the ContiTech Industrial Hose Assembly Manual for crimp specifications.
Order Codes
541-117 (6″ diameter, 100′ length)
543-117
*For full specifications, please see p.238 of the Flexwing® Catalog
Plicord® Arctic Flexwing®
Application
Plicord® Arctic Flexwing® is for use in low-temperature operations for transferring gasoline, oil and other petroleum products.
Construction
> Tube
Ultra-low temperature oil-resistant synthetic rubber, ARPM Class A (High Oil Resistance)
> Cover
Blue ultra-low temperature synthetic rubber, ARPM Class A (High Oil Resistance) with red spiral stripe. Smooth cover, wrapped finished.
>Reinforcement
Spiral-plied synthetic fabric with wire helix
Temperature Range
-65°F to 180°F (-54°C to 82°C)
Packaging
100′ lengths, coiled and poly-wrapped
Branding (Spiral)
Example: Continental ContiTech Arctic Flexwing® 150 psi WP
Couplings
Use ContiTech Insta-Lock™ cam & groove fittings with this product. See the Coupling Systems information pages at the back of the catalog. Refer to the ContiTech Industrial Hose Assembly Manual for crimp specifications.
Order Codes
543-650
*For full specifications, please see p.241 of the Flexwing® Catalog
Flexwing® VersaFuel™
Application
Flexwing® VersaFuel™ is for use in tank truck and in-plant operations to transfer diesel, biodiesel blends, B-100, ethanol blends, gasoline, oil and petroleum-based products with up to 60% aromatic content.
Construction
> Tube
Synthetic rubber (static dissipating)
> Cover
Black synthetic rubber with excellent resistance to biodiesel, ethanol, oil/petroleum products and abrasion
>Reinforcement
Spiral-plied synthetic fabric with wire helix
Temperature Range
-30°F to 180°F (-34°C to 82°C)
Packaging
100′ lengths, coiled and poly-wrapped
Branding (Spiral)
Example: Continental ContiTech Flexwing® VersaFuel™ 150 psi WP
Couplings
Use ContiTech Insta-Lock™ cam & groove fittings with this product. Refer to the ContiTech Industrial Hose Assembly Manual for crimp specifications.
Non-Stock / Sizes
400′ minimum order
Order Codes
543-422
*For full specifications, please see p.244 of the Flexwing® Catalog
Flexwing® Water S&D
Application
Flexwing® Water S&D is a general-purpose, economical hose for applications in light or medium water suction and discharge operations. It is rated for full vacuum. It can be used in various industrial, agricultural and construction areas.
Construction
> Tube
Black SBR synthetic rubber
> Cover
Black SBR synthetic rubber
>Reinforcement
Synthetic fabric plies with internal wire helix
Temperature Range
-25°F to 180°F (-32°C to 82°C)
Branding
Example: Flexwing® Water S&D
Couplings
Refer to the ContiTech Industrial Hose Assembly Manual for crimp specifications.
Non-Stock / Sizes
Order in increments of 100′
Order Codes
541-249 (8″-12″)
542-249 (3/4″-6″)
*For full specifications, please see p.295 of the Flexwing® Catalog
Catalogs
See below for the Continental Industrial Hose catalog, also available at this link.
