MS-01-150

Flexible Metal Hose

Patented

FL Series:
■ 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 in. ; 6, 8, 10, and 12 mm
end connections
■ Stainless steel construction
■ Up to 1500 psig

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Flexible Metal Hose

316L stainless steel core tube

316 stainless steel end connections

Weld
321 stainless steel overbraid

Features
n End connections welded in accordance with ASME
Section IX Standards by certified welders
n Variety of end connections, fractional and metric sizes
n Economical, lightweight, and flexible
n Each assembly is helium leak tested

Technical Data
Maximum
Allowable Rated
Core Tube Allowable Working Impulse ➀ Minimum Minimum➁ Minimum➁
Hose Wall Temperature Pressure Pressure at Burst Pressure Dynamic Static Weight
Hose ID Thickness Range at 70°F (20°C) at 70°F (20°C) at 70°F (20°C) Bend Radius Bend Radius lb/100 ft
Series in. (mm) in. (mm) °F (°C) psig (bar) psig (bar) psig (bar) in. (mm) in. (mm) (kg/100 m)
FL4 0.24 (6.0) 0.007 (0.17) 1500 (103) 500 (34.4) 6000 (413) 5.5 (140) 1.00 (25.4) 16.2 (24.1)
–325 to 850
(–200 to 454)
FL8 0.47 (12.0) 0.008 (0.20) 1200 (82.7) 400 (27.5) 4800 (330) 7 (178) 1.75 (44.5) 33.7 (50.2)

➀ Rated Impulse Pressure: established using impulse test criteria defined in SAE J343. Dimensions are for reference only, subject to change.
Test conditions: fluid temperature at 70°F (20°C), hose bent at 180°, at pressure equal to 125 % of rated impulse pressure.
➁ Bend radius measured to centerline of hose.

Pressure Ratings Assembly Testing

Over Allowable Temperature Range Standard Test:
To determine pressure ratings at allowable temperature range, follow Each flexible metal hose is inboard helium leak tested
the steps listed below and use the appropriate factor from the chart. to a rate of 1 3 10-5 std cm3/s.
Optional Test:
1. Find the maximum allowable working pressure from
Technical Data table below. Inboard helium leak tested to a rate of 1 3 10-9 std cm3/s.
See Ordering Information for specifying optional test.
2. Multiply this by the appropriate factor listed
in the table below.

Example: FL4 flexible metal hose Temperature

at 500°F. °F (°C) Factor
1. Maximum allowable working -325 (-200) 1.00
pressure is 1500 psig 100 ( 40) 1.00
2. Factor for 500°F is 0.65 200 ( 93) 0.84
1500 3 0.65 = 975 psig 300 (148) 0.76
400 (204) 0.70
The allowable working pressure is
975 psig at 500°F. 500 (260) 0.65
600 (315) 0.62
700 (371) 0.59
800 (426) 0.57
850 (454) 0.56
Dimensions/Ordering Information
A
Flexible Metal Hose

D C

L
B

End B L
Connection Overall Length Ordering Live Length
Hose Assemblies with Fixed Lengths Size in. (cm) Number in. (cm)
¹⁄₄ 12.0 (30.5) SS-FL4TA4TA4-12 8.5 (21.6)
¹⁄₄ 24.0 (61.0) SS-FL4TA4TA4-24 20.5 (52.1)
¹⁄₄ 36.0 (91.4) SS-FL4TA4TA4-36 32.5 (82.6)
Swagelok ¹⁄₄ 48.0 (122) SS-FL4TA4TA4-48 44.5 (113) 0
tube adapter
(fractional) ¹⁄₂ 12.0 (30.5) SS-FL8TA8TA8-12 7.5 (19.1)
¹⁄₂ 24.0 (61.0) SS-FL8TA8TA8-24 19.5 (49.5)
¹⁄₂ 36.0 (91.4) SS-FL8TA8TA8-36 31.5 (80.0)
¹⁄₂ 48.0 (122) SS-FL8TA8TA8-48 43.5 (110) 0
6 mm 19.7 (50) SS-FL4TM6TM6-50CM 16.2 (41.1)
6 mm 39.4 (100) SS-FL4TM6TM6-100CM 35.9 (91.2)
Swagelok 6 mm 59.1 (150) SS-FL4TM6TM6-150CM 55.5 (141) 0
tube adapter
(metric) 12 mm 19.7 (50) SS-FL8TM12TM12-50CM 15.2 (36.6)
12 mm 39.4 (100) SS-FL8TM12TM12-100CM 34.8 (88.4)
12 mm 59.1 (150) SS-FL8TM12TM12-150CM 54.7 (139) 0
Minimum A
Basic Internal End Connection C D
Ordering Hose Diameter Length Hex Nut
End Connections for Variable Hose Lengths➀ Size Number Series in. (mm) in. (mm) Flat Hex Flat

¹⁄₄ SL4 0.18 (4.6) 1.94 (49.3) ¹¹⁄₁₆ ⁹⁄₁₆

Swagelok FL4
tube fitting
(fractional) ³⁄₈ SL6 0.28 (7.1) 2.22 (56.4) 1 ¹⁄₁₆ ¹¹⁄₁₆
FL8
¹⁄₂ SL8 0.40 (10.2) 2.33 (59.2) 1 ¹⁄₁₆ ⁷⁄₈

Swagelok 6 mm SM6 FL4 0.18 (4.6) 1.94 (49.3) ¹¹⁄₁₆ 14 mm

tube fitting
(metric) 10 mm SM10 0.31 (7.9) 2.23 (56.6) 1 ¹⁄₁₆ 19 mm
FL8
12 mm SM12 0.39 (9.9) 2.33 (59.2) 1 ¹⁄₁₆ 22 mm
¹⁄₄ TA4 0.15 (3.8) 1.76 (44.7) — —
Swagelok FL4
³⁄₈ TA6 0.27 (6.9) 1.79 (45.5) — —
tube adapter
(fractional) ³⁄₈ TA6 0.27 (6.9) 2.03 (51.6) — —
FL8
¹⁄₂ TA8 0.37 (9.4) 2.25 (57.2) — —
6 mm TM6 0.15 (3.8) 1.75 (44.5) — —
Swagelok 8 mm TM8 FL4 0.22 (5.6) 1.78 (45.2) — —
tube adapter 10 mm TM10 0.28 (7.1) 1.78 (45.2) — —
(metric) 10 mm TM10 0.28 (7.1) 2.02 (51.3) — —
FL8
12 mm TM12 0.35 (8.9) 2.26 (57.4) — —

¹⁄₄ PM4 FL4 0.28 (7.1) 1.80 (45.7) ¹¹⁄₁₆ —

Male NPT
³⁄₈ PM6 0.37 (9.4) 2.02 (51.3) 1 ¹⁄₁₆ —
FL8
¹⁄₂ PM8 0.47 (11.9) 2.21 (56.1) 1 ¹⁄₁₆ —

Male ¹⁄₄ MT4 FL4 0.28 (7.1) 1.80 (45.7) ¹¹⁄₁₆ —

BSP/ISO
tapered
(RT) ¹⁄₂ MT8 FL8 0.47 (11.9) 2.21 (56.1) 1 ¹⁄₁₆ —

VCR ® ¹⁄₄ RM4 FL4 0.18 (4.6) 2.5 (63.5) — ⁵⁄₈

metal gasket
face seal fitting
male swivel ¹⁄₂ RM8 FL8 0.40 (10.2) 2.71 (68.8) — ¹⁵⁄₁₆

VCR ¹⁄₄ RF4 FL4 0.18 (4.6) 2.5 (63.5) — ³⁄₄

metal gasket
face seal fitting
female swivel ¹⁄₂ RF8 FL8 0.40 (10.2) 2.71 (68.8) — 1 ¹⁄₁₆

VCO® ¹⁄₄ VF4 FL4 0.18 (4.6) 2.5 (63.5) — ¹¹⁄₁₆

O-ring face
seal fitting
female swivel ¹⁄₂ VF8 FL8 0.40 (10.2) 2.69 (68.3) — 1

¹⁄₄ TB4 FL4 0.18 (4.6) 1.90 (48.3) — —

Tube ➁➂
butt weld
¹⁄₂ TB8 FL8 0.40 (10.2) 2.09 (53.1) — —
➀ To specify hose length see ordering instructions on page 4. ➂ Wall thickness for the TB4 = 0.035 in.; TB8 = 0.049 in. Dimensions are for reference only, subject to change.
➁ Tube length 3/4 in. (19 mm).
Ordering Information:
Typical Ordering Number
shows a hose assembly using SS – TA4 TA4 – 28 71CM H
Swagelok FL4 flexible metal hose
FL4 or
with 1/4 in. Swagelok tube adapter
Material 1st 2nd in. cm
(fractional) end connections on
both ends, 28 in. or 71 cm in Hose End Connection
overall length, and helium leak Series
FL4 Overall Length
tested using the optional testing. FL8 (Must be in whole
number increments)
Options
F = Silicone-coated
fiberglass cover
F1 = Coated fiberglass
cover
H = Inboard helium leak
End Connection Type End Connection Size testing to 1 3 10–9 std cm3 /s
MT = Male BSP/ISO tapered Fractional Metric
PM = Male NPT 4 = 1/4 in. 6 = 6 mm
RF = VCR metal gasket face seal fitting female swivel 6 = 3/8 in. 8 = 8 mm
RM = VCR metal gasket face seal fitting male swivel 8 = 1/2 in. 10 = 10 mm
SL = Swagelok tube fitting (fractional) 12 = 12 mm
SM = Swagelok tube fitting (metric)
TA = Swagelok tube adapter (fractional)
TB = Tube butt weld
TM = Swagelok tube adapter (metric)
VF = VCO O-ring face seal fitting female swivel

Mixing or interchanging component parts

of Swagelok tube fittings or Swagelok
adapters, reducers, or port connectors with
tube fitting products of other manufacturers Gageability
may result in failure. A Swagelok tube fitting feature,
gageability, allows easy inspection
for correct pull-up before a system
is pressurized.

For additional information on installation and use of

hose see SAE J1273, Recommended Practices for
Hydraulic Hose Assemblies.

See NAHAD Standard ASC 001.01 for common

routing guidelines.

Safe Product Selection

When selecting products,the total system
design must be considered to ensure safe,
trouble-free performance. Function,material
compatibility, adequate ratings,proper
installation,operation,and maintenance are
the responsibilities of the system designer
and user.

Caution: Do not mix or interchange parts

with those of other manufacturers.
Certificate NO. QSC-4721

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Printed in U.S.A. MI
July, R0