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| Singing in the grain | 21-02-06 |
Abrasion is one of the biggest enemies to flexible ducting. At Eximo we know this and more! We recognise that grain and plastic particles are overlooked for their massive potential to cause damage to ducting, so we have taken care of this matter.
GranuFlex is the key. This amazing product allows suction and discharge of abrasive materials - particularly in these two industries where constantly high flow rates are common.
And amazingly, it was pure serendipity that showed us Granuflex’s antistatic properties stop snake-skinning of PVC particles in ducting!
We have GranuFlex available right throughout Australia and New Zealand through the Eximo retail partner network and are very committed to servicing the geographically dispersed grain industries as comprehensively as those that handle plastic particles in suburban industrial sites.
This long-wearing product is a 1.4 mm thick polyurethane clear ducting with a distinct green helix containing spring steel.
The GranuFlex system contains a unique organic compound that is added to the polyurethane to attract airborne moisture to create a continuous circuit. The removal of static build-up occurs as product moves through the ducting, so snake-skinning does not occur.
The product does not lose its antistatic properties as it wears over time and the Helix does not require grounding. Temperature resistance ranges from -40°C up to +100°C.
Antistatic GranuFlex as a very smooth bore, excellent abrasion resistance, resistance to oil and petrol and is completely non-toxic which is of particular importance to grain handling. It is also completely free of halogen and softeners.
As part of the Eximo flex range, the GranuFlex has a high chemical resistance and flame retardation characteristics and is the ducting that offers high flexibility, excellent axial compressibility and resistance to aggressive and abrasive fumes and dust.
GranuFlex ducting can also clip straight into Eximo Speedlock Standard heavy wall and grain duct, with hose tail fittings built into the modular duct.
Machined to such exacting tolerances, Eximo can fully guarantee a perfect fit between the flex and its modular duct spigots.
As with any Eximo product, GranuFlex can be ordered with a hose tail to make installation a complete and fully manoeuvrable ducting system.