Introduction.

Aflex Hose have developed a revolutionary new design of end fitting for their PTFE lined hose products which can be easily assembled by customers on site, using a simple hydraulic press. It is called the Relink End Fitting design.

The same hydraulic press can also be used to disassemble the end fitting, so the main components can be reused if required.

The concept of reusable self assembly end fittings is not new, and several designs have been available for many years, but they have never been successful. This is due to the difficult and unreliable assembly methods, the high cost of components, and the lack of availability of a wide range of fitting designs. The new Relink End Fitting design overcomes these problems, and offers many other important technical advantages.

Advantages of the Relink End Fitting System.

-Uses Standard Aflex End Fitting Inserts.

It uses Aflex Standard, off the shelf end fitting inserts, including hygienic and non-hygienic inserts * ensuring ex. stock availability of different types of fittings, and significant price savings.

-Reliable Joint.

Other self assembly, reusable fittings all include screwthreads, which can be over-tightened, or under-tightened, and often have low “blow-off” pressure ratings. Relink fittings always provide a positive joint which withstands 4 times the maximum working pressure of the hose.

-Hygienic Design.

The patented system applies radial pressure to the hose without any “screwing” of the end fitting, so a true hygienic joint can be made when used with Aflex hygienic inserts.

-Tamper-Proof.

Other reusable/self assembly designs, can be accidentally loosened or disassembled manually or with a spanner after connection in the application. The Relink End Fitting can only be dissassembled using the Relink Hydraulic Press, after disconnection from the application.

* MWP are reduced when using non-hygienic inserts*