Armaflex Flexifast 1/4 3m Pre-Insulated Ready Made Air Conditioning Pipe Tube Hose
Secure flexibility that saves time
Armaflex Flexifast is a reliable pre-insulated system solution to connect indoor and outdoor units of split- and multi-split air conditioning systems. The flexible rubber hose is assembled with straight end fittings pre-applied to each end and the complete system comes pre-insulated with closed cell Armaflex AC insulation.

The system is easy to install, reduces both cost and time of assembly, avoids condensation and is suitable for use with the new refrigeration gases R134, R404, R407 & R410.

The benefits of being well prepared

??	Suitable for new refrigerants R134, R404, R407 & R410
??	Built in vapour barrier prevents condensation
??	Fast and easy to apply

Application Areas

??	Air-conditioning units
??	Refrigeration systems
??	Cold shelves
??	Ancillary equipment

Armaflex Flexifast - Technical Product Data

Insulation

Properties	Values	Remarks
Material	Foamed nitrile rubber
Max. Surface Temperature	+105?? C
Max. Temperature for Flat Surface	+85?? C
Min. Surface Temperature	-50?? C	For min. temperatures between -50?? C and - 200?? C, please consult our Technical Department.
Thermal Conductivity at 0?? C	0.034 W/(m ?À K)	Test acc. to EN ISO 8497
Thermal Conductivity at +20?? C	0.036 W/(m ?À K)
Thermal Conductivity at +40?? C	0.038 W/(m ?À K)
Water Vapour Permeability	Moisture Resistance Factor ?Á 7,000
	2.79 ?À 10(-14) kg/(m s Pa)	BS EN ISO 9346:1996
Water Absorption	0.2% by volume	Test acc. ASTM C 209
Surface Spread of Flames	Class 1	Surface Spread of Flame acc. BS 476 Part 7: 1997
Fire Propagation	Total Index Performance (I) ≤ 12 Sub Index (i1) ≤ 6	Fire Propagation acc. BS 476 Part 6: 1989
Fire Performance acc. to Building Regulation	Class O	Test results for Surface Spread of Flames and Fire Propagation meets Class O fire category for
		Building Regulations 2000 (England and Wales)
		Building Standards (Scotland) Regulations 1990
		Building Regulations 2000 (Northern Ireland)
		Building Regulations 1997 (Republic of Ireland)
Reaction to fire	Self-extinguishing, does not drip
Noise Reduction	Sound Absorption Coefficient ISO 354:2003 up to 0.8	Also suitable for use in the prevention of sound passage
Resistance to	Building Materials: Very Good Ozone: Very Good Chemicals: Consult Product Test List
Health Aspects	Dust & Fibre Free
Other Properties	FM Approved ODP zero GWP zero Tested in accordance with UL 94
Outdoor Applications	Armaflex Flexifast should be painted with Armafinish FR paint to the recommended thickness within 3 days. Two or more coats may be required.

Flexible Pipe

Properties	Values	Remarks
Max. Working Temperature	with crimped fittings: +105?? C with reusable fittings: +90?? C
Min. Working Temperature	with crimped fittings: -40?? C with reusable fittings: -30?? C

NB	ID	OD	Tolerances	Min. bending radius	Working pressure	Working pressure	Weight
inch	mm	mm	mm	mm	bar	PSI	g/m
1/4	4.4	9.7	0.1	50	45	653	80
3/8	8.5	13.9	0.15	60	45	653	120
1/2	10.5	16	0.15	80	45	653	140
5/8	13.5	19.3	0.15	150	45	653	180