Large Diameter (20") Layflat Silicone Hose
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Large Diameter (20") Layflat Silicone Hose
I am corresponding with a supplier for reinforced layflat silicone hoses and their technicians are currently checking whether they are able to produce large diameter (20" equals approx. 30" layflat) silicone hoses.
I am planning on using this type of hose in my press without a topmold and cat track as this size of hose can easily fit the full width of my press (50cm or 20") and still have a height of about 15cm or 6".
As the hoses are made of silicone they can easily withstand the high temperatures in a heated press without any further insulating layers. Plus, you gain the possibility to press 3d shapes (think DPS spoon or other concave/convex shapes).
The hoses would be rated up to 5 bar (70psi).
Let me know if you're interested in this and I'll keep you updated.
I am planning on using this type of hose in my press without a topmold and cat track as this size of hose can easily fit the full width of my press (50cm or 20") and still have a height of about 15cm or 6".
As the hoses are made of silicone they can easily withstand the high temperatures in a heated press without any further insulating layers. Plus, you gain the possibility to press 3d shapes (think DPS spoon or other concave/convex shapes).
The hoses would be rated up to 5 bar (70psi).
Let me know if you're interested in this and I'll keep you updated.
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my hose is 16" dia, "ANGUS SUPER AQUADUCT"
Its made for running temporary water mains over ground.
Thing is bomber, we've pressed it into nuts, bolts, sharp steel corners, it's got its share of nicks etc but it's taken a lot of abuse, and apparently can handle well over 100psi.
Previous owner used it for making capped boards, it doesnt seem like the thick skin would comform to cap over but ive seen the results first hand.
Kidde fire company is the supplier i believe, i might go for more as a backup
Its made for running temporary water mains over ground.
Thing is bomber, we've pressed it into nuts, bolts, sharp steel corners, it's got its share of nicks etc but it's taken a lot of abuse, and apparently can handle well over 100psi.
Previous owner used it for making capped boards, it doesnt seem like the thick skin would comform to cap over but ive seen the results first hand.
Kidde fire company is the supplier i believe, i might go for more as a backup
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@Knights: I don't think they make that angus hose in 16" any longer...could only find 12" and thats easy to find way cheaper.
@MR: I think the heat blankets I have could take the beating. I don't want to do cap anyway...I just want to skip having to make top molds and maybe try some 3d shapes. I'd do this with a thin sheet of mdf board an top of the heat blanket and maybe even add some thin and flexible steel below it.
@All: Just to clearify, the hose manufacturer does make layflat silicone hoses and they're currently checking whether they're able to build hoses that large. I would probably rather go for 16-18" diameter in the end though.
@MR: I think the heat blankets I have could take the beating. I don't want to do cap anyway...I just want to skip having to make top molds and maybe try some 3d shapes. I'd do this with a thin sheet of mdf board an top of the heat blanket and maybe even add some thin and flexible steel below it.
@All: Just to clearify, the hose manufacturer does make layflat silicone hoses and they're currently checking whether they're able to build hoses that large. I would probably rather go for 16-18" diameter in the end though.