Products

P3 Hose and Braid

P3 hose and braid represent a new generation of products manufactured using an innovative production process which allows for longer lengths, uniformity of corrugations and consistency of pitch.

The series promises a bright, clean finish with a high coverage braid that provides optimum working pressures and maximum protection. Penflex carefully packages P3 on durable reels for shipment by air, truck or ocean.

Key Features of P3 Metal Hose and Braid 

  • Construction: Annular hose with a standard pitch
  • Hose material: 316L and 321 stainless steel (others on request)
  • Braid material: 304L
  • Characteristics: Light weight/Medium flexibility
  • Hose sizes: 1/4″ through 2″

Certifications

P3 hose and braid is the most internationally competitive hose series Penflex produces. It is designed for use in a wide range of pressure situations and is manufactured and tested in accordance with requirements of ISO 10380 Standard.

Furthermore, P3 Series sizes ¼” to 2” (DN6 – DN50) comply with DNV GL standards pertaining to metal hose.

  • DNV GL rules for classification: Ships Pt. 4 Ch. 6 Piping Systems
  • DNV GL offshore standards (OS): DNVGL-OS-D101 Marine machinery systems and equipment
  • DNV GL class programmes (CP): DNVGL-CP-0184 Flexible hoses with permanent fitted couplings

Product Specs

For more detailed information, see product data sheets below.

Compressed P3

Penflex also offers P3 in a compressed style with higher corrugation counts for increased flexibility. See how little force is required to bend this piece of 1/2″ P3 Compressed!

Flexible Metal Hose - P3 Compressed from Penflex

Key Features of Compressed P3 Metal Hose and Braid

  • Construction: Annular hose with a close pitch
  • Hose material: 316L and 321 stainless steel (others on request)
  • Braid material: 304L
  • Characteristics: Medium weight/High flexibility
  • Hose sizes: 1/4″ through 2″

For more detailed information, see product data sheets below.