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About Hose

About Duct Hose

Temperature Range: -40° to 140° F
Material: Polyethylene
Color: Blue

Bend this hose around obstructions and corners, and the aluminum tube reinforcement holds its shape. Couple the hose with fittings (sold separately).

Hose

ID	OD	Bend Radius	Max. Pressure		2 ft.	5 ft.	10 ft.	15 ft.	25 ft.
1/2"	5/8"	4"	175 psi @ 72° F	4806K94	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000
3/4"	1"	6"	175 psi @ 72° F	4806K96	00000	00000	00000	00000	00000
1"	1 1/4"	10"	175 psi @ 72° F	4806K98	00000	00000	00000	00000	000000

Fittings

Female Fitting

Male Fitting

To attach fittings to the hose, make a clean cut with the cutting tool, then use the deburring tool to bevel the inside of the hose.

Nickel-Plated Brass Threaded NPT Female
Pipe Size	Max. Pressure		Each
1/2	175 psi @ 72° F	4806K52	000000
3/4	175 psi @ 72° F	4806K54	00000
Nickel-Plated Brass Threaded NPT Male
1/2	175 psi @ 72° F	4806K51	00000
3/4	175 psi @ 72° F	4806K58	00000
1	175 psi @ 72° F	4806K56	00000

Cutting Tool	4806K92	Each	000000
Deburring Tool	4806K91	Each	00000

Bend-and-Stay Metal Duct Hose for Air

Very Flexible
Compatible Clamps: Worm-Drive Clamps
Temperature Range: -100° to 435° F

Unlike fabric duct hose, this lightweight aluminum hose can bend around corners and hold its shape. Hose is not for continuous flexing. The hose may need support.

Aluminum
ID	OD	Bend Radius	Compresses To	Material Thick.	Interior Surface Texture	Lg., ft.		Each
3"	3 1/16"	4 1/2"	30%	0.005"	Ribbed	8	55335K61	00000
4"	4 1/16"	6"	30%	0.005"	Ribbed	8	55335K62	00000
5"	5 1/16"	7 1/2"	30%	0.005"	Ribbed	8	55335K63	00000
6"	6 1/16"	9"	30%	0.005"	Ribbed	8	55335K64	00000
7"	7 1/16"	10 1/2"	30%	0.005"	Ribbed	8	55335K65	00000
8"	8 1/16"	12"	30%	0.005"	Ribbed	8	55335K66	00000
9"	9 1/16"	13 1/2"	30%	0.005"	Ribbed	8	55335K67	00000
10"	10 1/16"	15"	30%	0.005"	Ribbed	8	55335K68	00000
12"	12 1/16"	18"	30%	0.005"	Ribbed	8	55335K69	00000
14"	14 1/16"	21"	30%	0.005"	Ribbed	8	55335K71	00000

Insulated Bend-and-Stay Metal Duct Hose for Air

Very Flexible
Compatible Clamps: Worm-Drive Clamps
Color: Silver
Temperature Range: -100° to 435° F

Bend this hose into position in heating and cooling applications where it’s important to maintain the temperature of the air inside the hose. Unlike fabric duct hose, this lightweight aluminum hose holds its shape once it’s curved around corners. It’s insulated with a layer of fiberglass, so it keeps air flowing through at a consistent temperature even when it’s routed through hot or cold spaces. The metalized film cover seals out moisture, protecting the insulation underneath.

This hose is not meant to be continuously flexed. Lengths beyond 6 ft. may need support.

									Spiral		Insulation
ID	OD	Bend Radius	Compresses To	Max. Airflow, fpm	Max. Vacuum	Max. Pressure	Material Thick.	Interior Surface Texture	Direction	Material	Material	R Value	Thick.	Specifications Met	Lg., ft.		Each
Aluminum Hose with Metalized Film Cover
4"	7 1/16"	1 1/2"	25%	5,000	0.88 in. of Hg @ 72° F	0.4 psi @ 72° F	0.006"	Ribbed	Right Hand	Metal	Fiberglass	4.2	1 1/2"	NFPA 90A/90B, UL 181 Class 1	8	5635N11	000000
6"	9 1/16"	4 1/2"	25%	5,000	0.88 in. of Hg @ 72° F	0.4 psi @ 72° F	0.006"	Ribbed	Right Hand	Metal	Fiberglass	4.2	1 1/2"	NFPA 90A/90B, UL 181 Class 1	8	5635N12	000000
7"	10 1/16"	5 1/2"	25%	5,000	0.88 in. of Hg @ 72° F	0.4 psi @ 72° F	0.006"	Ribbed	Right Hand	Metal	Fiberglass	4.2	1 1/2"	NFPA 90A/90B, UL 181 Class 1	8	5635N13	000000
8"	11 1/16"	6"	25%	5,000	0.88 in. of Hg @ 72° F	0.4 psi @ 72° F	0.006"	Ribbed	Right Hand	Metal	Fiberglass	4.2	1 1/2"	NFPA 90A/90B, UL 181 Class 1	8	5635N14	000000
10"	13 1/16"	7 1/2"	25%	5,000	0.88 in. of Hg @ 72° F	0.4 psi @ 72° F	0.006"	Ribbed	Right Hand	Metal	Fiberglass	4.2	1 1/2"	NFPA 90A/90B, UL 181 Class 1	8	5635N15	000000
12"	15 1/16"	9 1/2"	25%	5,000	0.88 in. of Hg @ 72° F	0.4 psi @ 72° F	0.006"	Ribbed	Right Hand	Metal	Fiberglass	4.2	1 1/2"	NFPA 90A/90B, UL 181 Class 1	8	5635N16	000000
14"	17 1/16"	11"	25%	5,000	0.58 in. of Hg @ 72° F	0.2 psi @ 72° F	0.006"	Ribbed	Right Hand	Metal	Fiberglass	4.2	1 1/2"	NFPA 90A/90B, UL 181 Class 1	8	5635N17	000000
16"	19 1/16"	12 1/2"	25%	5,000	0.58 in. of Hg @ 72° F	0.2 psi @ 72° F	0.006"	Ribbed	Right Hand	Metal	Fiberglass	4.2	1 1/2"	NFPA 90A/90B, UL 181 Class 1	8	5635N18	000000
18"	21 1/16"	14"	25%	5,000	0.58 in. of Hg @ 72° F	0.2 psi @ 72° F	0.006"	Ribbed	Right Hand	Metal	Fiberglass	4.2	1 1/2"	NFPA 90A/90B, UL 181 Class 1	8	5635N19	000000

Bend-and-Stay Very Flexible Duct Hose for Dust

Very Flexible
Compatible Clamps: Worm-Drive Clamps
Color: Brown or White
Temperature Range: -4° to 175° F

Bend this hose in any direction and it will hold its shape without support. Create longer lengths by twisting one end of the hose into another—no need for a duct hose connector or clamp.

Warning: Hose should not be used for applications that generate a static charge.

Duct Hose

Brown Hose

White Hose

								Spiral				Per Ft.
ID	OD	Bend Radius	Compresses To	Max. Vacuum	Max. Pressure	Material Thick.	Interior Surface Texture	Direction	Material	Max. Continuous Lg., ft.		1-19	20-Up
Brown Polypropylene
1 1/2"	1 5/8"	1"	35%	22 in. of Hg @ 72° F	20 psi @ 72° F	0.015"	Ribbed	Left Hand	Metal	20	56385K112	00000	00000
2"	2 1/4"	1"	35%	21 in. of Hg @ 72° F	13 psi @ 72° F	0.015"	Ribbed	Left Hand	Metal	20	56385K114	0000	0000
2 1/2"	2 13/16"	1"	35%	19 in. of Hg @ 72° F	10 psi @ 72° F	0.015"	Ribbed	Left Hand	Metal	20	56385K116	0000	0000
3"	3 3/16"	1"	35%	18 in. of Hg @ 72° F	10 psi @ 72° F	0.015"	Ribbed	Left Hand	Metal	20	56385K118	0000	0000
4"	4 3/16"	1"	35%	13 in. of Hg @ 72° F	8 psi @ 72° F	0.015"	Ribbed	Left Hand	Metal	20	56385K124	00000	0000
5"	5 3/16"	2"	35%	10 in. of Hg @ 72° F	7 psi @ 72° F	0.015"	Ribbed	Left Hand	Metal	20	56385K126	00000	0000
6"	6 1/4"	2"	35%	7 in. of Hg @ 72° F	6 psi @ 72° F	0.015"	Ribbed	Left Hand	Metal	20	56385K128	00000	00000
White Polypropylene
1 1/2"	1 5/8"	1"	35%	22 in. of Hg @ 72° F	20 psi @ 72° F	0.015"	Ribbed	Left Hand	Metal	20	56385K212	0000	0000
2"	2 1/4"	1"	35%	21 in. of Hg @ 72° F	13 psi @ 72° F	0.015"	Ribbed	Left Hand	Metal	20	56385K214	0000	0000
2 1/2"	2 13/16"	1"	35%	19 in. of Hg @ 72° F	10 psi @ 72° F	0.015"	Ribbed	Left Hand	Metal	20	56385K216	0000	0000
3"	3 3/16"	1"	35%	18 in. of Hg @ 72° F	10 psi @ 72° F	0.015"	Ribbed	Left Hand	Metal	20	56385K218	0000	0000
4"	4 3/16"	1"	35%	13 in. of Hg @ 72° F	8 psi @ 72° F	0.015"	Ribbed	Left Hand	Metal	20	56385K224	00000	0000
5"	5 3/16"	2"	35%	10 in. of Hg @ 72° F	7 psi @ 72° F	0.015"	Ribbed	Left Hand	Metal	20	56385K226	00000	0000
6"	6 1/4"	2"	35%	7 in. of Hg @ 72° F	6 psi @ 72° F	0.015"	Ribbed	Left Hand	Metal	20	56385K228	00000	00000

Screw-On Fittings

Brown Fitting

White Fitting

Fittings screw over the end of duct hose to connect equipment.

	ID		OD
For Hose ID	A	B	A	B		Each
Brown EPDM Rubber
1 1/2"	1 5/8"	1 1/2"	1 7/8"	1 3/4"	56385K172	00000
2"	2 1/4"	2"	2 7/16"	2 3/16"	56385K174	00000
2 1/2"	2 13/16"	2 1/2"	2 15/16"	2 13/16"	56385K176	00000
3"	3 3/16"	3"	3 7/16"	3 3/16"	56385K178	00000
4"	4 3/16"	4"	4 7/16"	4 3/16"	56385K184	00000
5"	5 3/16"	5"	5 1/2"	5 3/16"	56385K186	00000
6"	6 1/4"	6"	6 7/16"	6 1/8"	56385K188	00000
White EPDM Rubber
1 1/2"	1 5/8"	1 1/2"	1 7/8"	1 3/4"	56385K272	0000
2"	2 1/4"	2"	2 7/16"	2 3/16"	56385K274	00000
2 1/2"	2 13/16"	2 1/2"	2 15/16"	2 13/16"	56385K276	00000
3"	3 3/16"	3"	3 7/16"	3 3/16"	56385K278	00000
4"	4 3/16"	4"	4 7/16"	4 3/16"	56385K284	00000
5"	5 3/16"	5"	5 1/2"	5 3/16"	56385K286	00000
6"	6 1/4"	6"	6 7/16"	6 1/8"	56385K288	00000

Bend-and-Stay Very Flexible Metal Duct Hose for Fumes

Very Flexible
Compatible Clamps: Worm-Drive and Twin-Ring Clamps
Temperature Range: Aluminum: -100° to 400° F; 304 Stainless Steel: -400° to 800° F

Form elbows and bends with this hose and it will hold its shape without support. Hose is not for continuous flexing. Use with smoke, sparks, paint fumes, welding fumes, and oil fumes. For IDs 8” and larger, expect a bit more rigidity due to its large diameter. It’s still bendable but will require more force than smaller sizes to shape.

Aluminum is lighter than stainless steel and has good corrosion resistance.

304 stainless steel is more durable than aluminum and has very good corrosion resistance.

Aluminum
ID	OD	Bend Radius	Maximum Pressure	Material Thick.	Construction		2 ft.	5 ft.	10 ft.
2"	2 3/8"	2"	Not Rated	0.008"	Crimped Seam	5400K1	000000	000000	000000
3"	3 3/8"	3"	Not Rated	0.008"	Crimped Seam	5400K2	00000	00000	000000
4"	4 3/8"	4"	Not Rated	0.008"	Crimped Seam	5400K3	00000	00000	000000
5"	5 3/8"	5"	Not Rated	0.008"	Crimped Seam	5400K4	00000	00000	000000
6"	6 3/8"	6"	Not Rated	0.008"	Crimped Seam	5400K5	00000	00000	000000
7"	7 3/8"	8"	Not Rated	0.008"	Crimped Seam	5400K6	00000	00000	000000
8"	8 3/8"	10"	Not Rated	0.008"	Crimped Seam	5400K7	00000	00000	000000
9"	9 3/8"	12"	Not Rated	0.008"	Crimped Seam	5400K8	00000	000000	000000
10"	10 3/8"	15"	Not Rated	0.008"	Crimped Seam	5400K9	00000	000000	000000
12"	12 3/8"	20"	Not Rated	0.008"	Crimped Seam	5400K71	00000	000000	000000
304 Stainless Steel
2"	2 3/8"	2 1/2"	Not Rated	0.005"	Crimped Seam	5515K1	00000	00000	000000
3"	3 3/8"	3 1/2"	Not Rated	0.005"	Crimped Seam	5515K2	00000	00000	000000
4"	4 3/8"	4 1/2"	Not Rated	0.005"	Crimped Seam	5515K3	00000	000000	000000
5"	5 3/8"	5 1/2"	Not Rated	0.005"	Crimped Seam	5515K4	00000	000000	000000
6"	6 3/8"	6 1/2"	Not Rated	0.005"	Crimped Seam	5515K5	00000	000000	000000
7"	7 3/8"	7 1/2"	Not Rated	0.005"	Crimped Seam	5515K6	00000	000000	000000
8"	8 3/8"	9"	Not Rated	0.005"	Crimped Seam	5515K7	00000	000000	000000
9"	9 3/8"	9"	Not Rated	0.005"	Crimped Seam	5515K8	00000	000000	000000
10"	10 3/8"	11"	Not Rated	0.005"	Crimped Seam	5515K9	00000	000000	000000
12"	12 3/8"	13"	Not Rated	0.005"	Crimped Seam	5515K31	00000	000000	000000

Bend-and-Stay Metal Duct Hose for Wood Chips and Plastic Pellets

Flexible
Compatible Clamps: Worm-Drive Clamps
Temperature Range: -100° to 500° F

Lightweight, yet strong, this aluminum hose bends and maintains its shape without support. Hose is also for use with cardboard fibers.

Warning: Hose should not be used for applications that generate a static charge.

Aluminum
ID	OD	Bend Radius	Compresses To	Material Thick.	Interior Surface Texture	Construction	Specifications Met		10 ft.	15 ft.	30 ft.
3"	3 3/8"	2"	20%	0.005"	Ribbed	Crimped Seam	UL 181 Class 0	5525K1	000000	000000	000000
4"	4 3/8"	2 1/2"	20%	0.005"	Ribbed	Crimped Seam	UL 181 Class 0	5525K2	00000	00000	00000
5"	5 3/8"	3"	20%	0.005"	Ribbed	Crimped Seam	UL 181 Class 0	5525K3	00000	00000	00000
6"	6 3/8"	4"	20%	0.005"	Ribbed	Crimped Seam	UL 181 Class 0	5525K4	00000	00000	00000
7"	7 3/8"	4 1/2"	20%	0.005"	Ribbed	Crimped Seam	UL 181 Class 0	5525K5	00000	00000	000000
8"	8 3/8"	5"	20%	0.005"	Ribbed	Crimped Seam	UL 181 Class 0	5525K6	00000	00000	000000
10"	10 3/8"	6"	20%	0.005"	Ribbed	Crimped Seam	UL 181 Class 0	5525K7	00000	00000	000000
12"	12 3/8"	7 1/2"	20%	0.005"	Ribbed	Crimped Seam	UL 181 Class 0	5525K8	00000	000000	000000