SPIRAFLEX®

The product names Spiraflex® and Spirathane™ identify the popular Thermoplastic PVC and Urethane series of hoses manufactured by Continental Contitech (formerly Goodyear Engineered Products – Veyance Technologies).

The series are available in a variety of constructions including suction and discharge styles along with lay flat discharge only hoses.  Applications include dry materials pneumatic conveyance, air ducting, mulch blowing, gasoline vapor recovery, food products handling and water suction and discharge application.

  • 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

Spiraflex® Air Seeder Hose

Application

For dry conveying of seeds and other materials where abrasion is present and service conditions are moderate. Excellent for low-pressure blowing applications.

Construction

> Tube
Clear thermoplastic urethane

> Cover
Clear flexible vinyl

> Reinforcement
White rigid vinyl helix

Temperature Range

0°F to 158°F (-18°C to 70°C)

Packaging

Coil wrapped with cardboard and stretch film

Branding

Date code only

Couplings

Contact fitting manufacturer for proper fitting recommendation and coupling procedure.

Order Codes

586-450

*For full specifications, please see p.147 of the Spiraflex® Catalog


Spirathane™ HD

Application

Spirathane™ HD is for dry pneumatic conveying of solids where heavy-duty abrasive conditions are present. Sizes 1½”-5″ are rated to full vacuum.

Construction

> Tube
Polyurethane, ARPM Class B (Medium Oil Resistance) with improved abrasion resistance

> Cover
High-density, low-temperature Pliovic® compound

> Reinforcement
High-density, rigid Pliovic® PVG helix

Temperature Range

-0°F to 158°F (-18°C to 70°C)

Packaging

1½”-6″ – 100′ lengths, coiled and poly-wrapped
8″-10″ – 20′ lengths, polytube with corrugated protection

Branding

Not branded

Couplings

Contact fitting manufacturer for proper fitting recommendation and coupling procedure.

Order Codes

586-407

*For full specifications, please see p.148 of the Spiraflex® Catalog


Spirathane™ PT

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Application

Spirathane™ PT is for the transfer of a variety of dry, bulk and abrasive materials. It is used in applications where static electrical buildup is common. This hose can be used for powders, plastic pellets and granular materials.

Construction

> Tube
Polyurethane conforms to FDA standards

> Cover
High molecular weight, clear PVC, corrugated for flexibility

> Reinforcement
High density, rigid Pliovic® PVC helix with static wire placed between the tube and cover

Temperature Range

-0°F to 158°F (-18°C to 70°C)

Packaging

100′ lengths, coiled and poly-wrapped

Branding

Not branded

Couplings

Contact fitting manufacturer for proper fitting recommendation and coupling procedure.

Order Codes

586-489

*For full specifications, please see p.149 of the Spiraflex® Catalog


Spirathane™ LD

Spirathane™ LD

Application

for dry pneumatic conveying of solid fines where abrasion is present and service conditions are moderate. Excellent for low-pressure blowing applications.

Construction

> Tube
Clear polyurethane, ARPM Class B (Medium Oil Resistance)

> Reinforcement
High density rigid white Pliovic® helix

Temperature Range

-0°F to 158°F (-18°C to 70°C)

Packaging

1½”-6″ – 100′ lengths, coiled and poly-wrapped
8″-10″ – 20′ lengths, polytube with corrugated protection

Branding

Not branded

Couplings

Contact fitting manufacturer for proper fitting recommendation and coupling procedure.

Order Codes

586-406

*For full specifications, please see p.150 of the Spiraflex® Catalog


Spiraflex® Mulch Blower

Application

Spiraflex® Mulch Blower is a high-strength, mulch-blowing hose that’s flexible and durable. It provides visible, unrestricted material applications in a buildup and hose balance. This hose can be used to spray mulch, woodchips and other materials for landscaping applications in a wide range of environments.

Construction

> Tube
Clear high molecular weight PVC

> Reinforcement
Yellow rigid PVC helic

Temperature Range

-0°F to 158°F (-18°C to 70°C)

Packaging

100′ lengths covered with stretch film and cardboard

Branding

Not branded

Stock sizes

4″ and 5″

Order Codes

586-553

*For full specifications, please see p.157 of the Spiraflex® Catalog


Spiraflex® Rock Dust

Application

The Spiraflex® Rock Dust hose is a lightweight, flexible alternative to the rubber hose for handling rock dusting in underground coal mines.

Construction

> Tube
Green Pliovic®, meets MSHA standards USMSHA

> Cover
Green Pliovic®, meets MSHA standards USMSHA

> Reinforcement
Rigid white Pliovic® PVC helix

Temperature Range

-0°F to 158°F (-18°C to 70°C)

Packaging

100′ lengths, coiled and poly-wrapped

Branding

Example: Rock Dust USMSHA 2G-1C-14C/17 Made in USA Continental ContiTech.

Couplings

Contact fitting manufacturer for proper fitting recommendation and coupling procedure.

Non-Stock/Sizes

Static wire available, contact customer service.

Order Codes

586-406

*For full specifications, please see p.176 of the Spiraflex® Catalog


Spiraflex® Cable Guard

Application

This hose is for use as a protective cover for supply lines. It is flame-resistant and MSHA-approved.

Construction

> Tube
Clear Pliovic® corrugated for flexibility, MSHA

Helix

Clear Pliovic® corrugated for flexibility, MSHA

Temperature Range

-0°F to 150°F (-18°C to 66°C)

Packaging

Continuous one pieces, coiled and poly-wrapped, available in 50′ and 100′ lengths.
Available pre-slit longitudinally for easy installation.

Branding

Example: Cable Guard USMSHA IC-11/12 Made in USA Continental ContiTech

Order Codes

586-438

*For full specifications, please see p.175 of the Spiraflex® Catalog


Spiraflex® Ducting

Application

Spiraflex® Ducting is versatile enough for use in leaf collection machines, manhole blowers and air conditioning and heating applications, as well as for air ducting and pollution control devices. Do not use Spiraflex® Ducting for pressure service.

Construction

> Tube
Metallic green Pliovic® synthetic compound

> Reinforcement
Rigid white high density Pliovic® helix

Temperature Range

-0°F to 150°F (-18°C to 66°C)

Packaging

1½”-6″ – 100′ lengths, coiled and poly-wrapped
8″ – 30′ lengths, poly-wrapped

Branding

Not branded

Couplings

Contact fitting manufacturer for proper fitting recommendation and coupling procedure.

Order Codes

586-408

*For full specifications, please see p.276 of the Spiraflex® Catalog


Spiraflex® Vacuum

Application

Spiraflex® Vacuum hose is for dust collection and exhausted transmission where airborne pollutants, fumes and odors are a major problem.

Construction

> Tube
White Pliovic® compound

> Reinforcement
Rigid white high-density Pliovic® helix

Temperature Range

-0°F to 158°F (-18°C to 70°C)

Packaging

1″-4″ – 100′ lengths, coiled and poly-wrapped
5″-6″ – 30′ lengths, coiled and poly-wrapped

Branding

Not branded

Couplings

Contact fitting manufacturer for proper fitting recommendation and coupling procedure.

Order Codes

586-403

*For full specifications, please see p.277 of the Spiraflex® Catalog


Spiraflex® Grassvac™

ContiTech®-Spiraflex®-Grassvac™-Hose

Application

Spiraflex® Grassvac™ is for lawn, leaf, mulch and yard waste collection. It is also suitable for dust control, ventilation and ducting.

Construction

> Tube
Clear Pliovic®

> Reinforcement
Blacky rigid, high density Pliovic® helix

Temperature Range

-0°F to 158°F (-18°C to 70°C)

Packaging

4″-6″ – 100′ lengths, coiled and poly-wrapped
7″-8″ – 50′ lengths, coiled and poly-wrapped

Branding

Not branded

Couplings

Contact fitting manufacturer for proper fitting recommendation and coupling procedure.

Non-Stock/Sizes

Available in all black construction.

Order Codes

586-429 (clear web, black helix)

*For full specifications, please see p.275 of the Spiraflex® Catalog


Spiraflex® Polurethane Vapor Recovery

Spiraflex® Polurethane Vapor Recovery

Application

This hose is for the recovery of gasoline vapor in tank truck loading at bulk terminals and in tank truck unloading at service stations.

Construction

> Tube
Transparent polyurethane

> Cover
Transparent polyurethane

> Reinforcement
Red rigid Pliovic® helix, available with static wire place between the tube and cover

Temperature Range

-30°F to 150°F (-34°C to 66°C)

Packaging

100′ lengths, coiled and poly-wrapped

Branding

Not branded

Couplings

Contact fitting manufacturer for proper fitting recommendation and coupling procedure.

Order Codes

586-465 (without static wire)
586-468 (static wire)

*For full specifications, please see p.250 of the Spiraflex® Catalog


Spiraflex® 1600

Spiraflex® 1600 hose

Application

Spiraflex® 1600 is for water suction and discharge service in construction and septic tank cleaning operations, and is for general industrial and agricultural applications where mild chemical resistance is required.

Construction

> Tube
Olive-greened Pliovic® flexible PVC

> Reinforcement
High density rigid helix

Temperature Range

-0°F to 158°F (-18°C to 70°C)

Packaging

3/4″-6″ – 100′ lengths, coiled and poly-wrapped
8″-10″ – 20′ lengths, coiled and poly-wrapped

Branding

Not branded

Couplings

Contact fitting manufacturer for proper fitting recommendation and coupling procedure.

Order Codes

586-411

*For full specifications, please see p.296 of the Spiraflex® Catalog


Spiraflex® Aggie PVC

Spiraflex® Aggie PVC hose

Application

Spiraflex® Aggie PVC is a general-purpose water suction hose for use in industrial, agriculture and construction applications.

Construction

> Tube
Clear Pliovic®

> Reinforcement
High-density white rigid Pliovic® helix

Temperature Range

-0°F to 158°F (-18°C to 70°C)

Packaging

100′ lengths, coiled and poly-wrapped

Branding

Not branded

Couplings

Contact fitting manufacturer for proper fitting recommendation and coupling procedure.

Order Codes

586-453

*For full specifications, please see p.297 of the Spiraflex® Catalog


Cold Blue™

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Application

Cold Blue™ is a lightweight, medium-duty water suction and discharge hose for industrial, construction, agricultural, mining and other applications where low-temperature flexibility is required.

Construction

> Tube
Clear flexible PVC

> Reinforcement
Blue rigid PVC helix

Temperature Range

-40°F to 150°F (-40°C to 65°C)

Packaging

100′ lengths, coiled, covered with corrugated cardboard and wrapped with clear stretch film.

Branding

Not branded

Order Codes

586-518

*For full specifications, please see p.298 of the Spiraflex® Catalog


Spiraflex® Blue Extra Light Duty

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Application

This hose is for extra light-duty water discharge applications in mining, construction, industry, agricultural and marine service.

Construction

> Tube
Blue PVC compound

> Cover
Blue PVC compound

> Reinforcement
Synthetic fabric

Temperature Range

-10°F to 150°F (-23°C to 66°C)

Packaging

300′ continuous one-piece, coiled and poly-wrapped

Branding

Example: Continental ContiTech Spiraflex® Blue 2″ (50.8 mm) 80 psi WP (0.55 MPa)

Couplings

Contact fitting manufacturer for proper fitting recommendation and coupling procedure.

Order Codes

587-564

*For full specifications, please see p.290 of the Spiraflex® Catalog


Spiraflex® Gray Light Duty

Continental spiraflex gray heavy duty hose

Application

This hose is for light-duty water discharge service.

Construction

> Tube
BLack Pliovic® compound

> Cover
Gray Pliovic® compound

> Reinforcement
Synthetic fabric

Temperature Range

-10°F to 150°F (-23°C to 66°C)

Packaging

300′ continuous one-piece, coiled and poly-wrapped

Branding

Example: Continental ContiTech Spiraflex® Gray 2″ (50.8 mm) 80 psi WP (0.55 MPa) Made in USA

Couplings

Contact fitting manufacturer for proper fitting recommendation and coupling procedure.

Order Codes

587-555

*For full specifications, please see p.289 of the Spiraflex® Catalog


Spiraflex® Red Medium Duty

Spiraflex® Red Medium Duty

Application

This hose is for medium-duty water discharge applications in mining, construction, industry, agriculture and marine service. It has limited oil and chemical applications.

Construction

> Tube
Black Pliovic®/nitrile rubber tube

> Cover
Red Pliovic®, MSHA 2G-14C/16

> Reinforcement
Spiral synthetic yarn, one layer longitudinal synthetic yarn

Temperature Range

-10°F to 150°F (-23°C to 66°C)

Packaging

300′ continuous one-piece, coiled and banded

Branding

Example: Continental ContiTech Spiraflex® Red 2″ (50.8 mm) 150 psi WP (1.03 MPa) Flame-resistant USMSHA 2G-14C/16 Made in USA

Couplings

Contact fitting manufacturer for proper fitting recommendation and coupling procedure.

Order Codes

537-521

*For full specifications, please see p.288 of the Spiraflex® Catalog


Spiraflex® Yellow Heavy Duty

Application

This hose is for heavy-duty water discharge applications in mining, construction, industry, agriculture and marine service. It has limited oil and chemical applications.

Construction

> Tube
Black Pliovic®/nitrile PVC tube

> Cover
Yellow fire-retardant Pliovic®, MSHA 2G-14C/15

> Reinforcement
Synthetic fabric

Temperature Range

-10°F to 150°F (-23°C to 66°C)

Packaging

300′ continuous one-piece, coiled and banded

Branding

Example: Continental ContiTech Spiraflex® Yellow 2″ (50.8 mm) 200 psi WP (1.38 MPa) Flame-resistant USMSHA 2G-14C/16 Made in USA

Couplings

Contact fitting manufacturer for proper fitting recommendation and coupling procedure.

Order Codes

537-513

*For full specifications, please see p.287 of the Spiraflex® Catalog


Spiraflex® Black Lay-Flat Super Duty Hose

Spiraflex® Black Lay-Flat Super Duty Hose

Application

Spiraflex® Black is a lay-flat, heavy-duty water discharge and washdown hose that combines the lightweight, compact features of PVC with the durability and abrasion resistance of conventional construction. This hose features a unique one-piece, through-the-weave construction and attains its working pressured from a synthetic woven textile. It resists mildew/rot and requires no drying time. its excellent durability is derived from a high-tensile rubber compound, which completely encases the jacket. Applications include irrigation, washdown, dewatering, coal preparation and utility plants. It is also great for gas drilling, jetting and pump discharge, storage tank cleaning and sewer cleaning.

Construction

> Tube
Nitrile/PVC compound. Both tube and cover are simultaneously extruded to obtain maximum bending.

> Reinforcement
Through-the-wave fabric reinforcement

Temperature Range

-36°F to 178°F (-37°C to 81°C)

Packaging

Coiled

Branding

Not branded

Couplings

Contact your ContiTech representative for special production run minimum requirements.

Order Codes

Contact customer service for ordering details

*For full specifications, please see p.286 of the Spiraflex® Catalog


Catalogs

See below for the Continental Industrial Hose catalog, also available at this link.

Download or view the Spiraflex® catalog for the full technical data.