Supplying silicone hoses to a range of Industries

newwarehouse5Although silicone hoses are most commonly thought of for automotive applications there are an array of industries which require hoses. The simple fact is if you have an engine you will need a hose!

Different industries will require different specifications of silicone hoses dependent on the uses. For example hoses for the rail industry often require specialist silicone grades for the which use flame and fire retardant low toxicity silicone.

Hoses for the marine industry tend to need to be resistant to oily and wet exhaust systems. Wind turbines sometimes require hoses to have an electrical conductivity and food industries requires clear silicone which is FDA approved.

Rail Industry

The rail industry will require flame retardant hoses which are designed for optimum reliability in the demanding environment. LSLM (Low smoke, low toxicity) hoses are made with a specialist grade silicone normally used in applications requiring flame-retardant properties. The LSLM material will perform mechanically the same as automotive grade silicone, however, in case of fire, it will take longer to ignite. When burning, only low smoke and low toxic fumes are emitted.

Viper Performance are silicone hose specialists and can construct fire retardant / low toxicity grade hoses to your bespoke specification. Their our sales team will work with you on your project should you require specific construction, such as reinforcement fabrics. The raw materials they use have been tested and meet the requirements of BS6853 and AFNOR NFF. 16-101 for flammability temperature index, smoke density and toxic gas emission.

Marine Industry

Marine Grade Silicone Hoses are used for Wet Exhaust, engine and auxiliary generator systems, in-board engines, generators and pleasure boats.

Viper Performance manufacture from only the highest quality silicones and reinforcement fabrics, they are designed to operate at temperatures up to + 180°C. Our High Temperature Wet Exhaust and Turbo hoses, will operate at temperatures up to 210°C with an optional Aramid reinforcement. All Marine Hoses meet the requirements of SAE J2006 R3. For identification purposes marine grade silicone hoses have a RED inner liner.

Wind Turbines

Wind Powered Machinery or Wind Powered Electrical Generators often uses hoses. Silicone is a perfect material as good quality silicone will not crack, fade, or split offering long service life.

Viper Performance can produce high performance silicone hoses to your design and specification for use in wind turbines where conditions are more demanding and where traditional hoses will not work.

Food Industries

Silicone is extremely inert and so does not react with most chemicals, making it an ideal material for use within the food industries. The specially formulated silicones give typical advantages of very low bacteria build up (unlike organic hoses), reduced food taint making a hygienic hose, and ultimately low maintenance costs. Viper Performance FDA grade silicone fully satisfies all conditions stated in the following standards USP Class VI, German Regulation; BFR (BGVV) Chapter XVA : Silicones, American Regulation; FDA / Code of Federal Regulation 21/177-2600 and French Regulation; Journal Officiel- Brochure 1227.

For more information about silicone hoses for your market place please visit https://www.viperperformance.co.uk

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