One of the Most Versatile Hoses We Carry

The Flx-Thane HD is a heavyweight clear polyurethane hose with a bronze-coated spring steel wire helix — and it shows up in more applications than any other hose on our site. From coffee bean transfer to concrete transport, street sweeping to grain handling, hull sanding to paper mill trim removal, this hose handles materials that would destroy lighter alternatives. The clear wall provides full visibility of material flow, and the bronze-coated helix resists corrosion in wet, humid, and chemically active environments. Available in 13 diameters with lengths up to 25 feet. Many sizes available.

FDA Acceptable for Food-Grade Granular Transport

The Flx-Thane HD is manufactured with FDA acceptable materials, making it a fit for food processing and granular transport operations. Grain elevators, flour mills, coffee roasters, starch transfer, spice processing — any application where food-grade material moves through a hose under suction or pressure. The polyurethane construction resists microbial growth and hydrolysis, so the hose maintains sanitary integrity over time. For operations subject to FDA 21 CFR or USDA requirements, the HD meets the material standard without sacrificing the abrasion resistance you need for granular flow.

Commercial, Municipal, Agricultural, and Industrial Applications

For landscape and municipal crews running Cyclone Rake, Billy Goat, DR Power, Agri-Fab, or other commercial systems, the HD is the heavy-duty upgrade for daily high-volume debris removal. For agricultural operations — grain vacuuming, straw blowing, fertilizer transfer — the heavy wall resists constant granular abrasion. In industrial settings — CNC machines, lumber mills, foundries, shredders, paper mills — it delivers the durability that keeps production running. Temperature range of -65°F to 200°F covers cold-climate winter operations to warm industrial environments.

If your application involves lighter materials or lower throughput, the Flex-Tube PU offers the same polyurethane advantages at a lighter weight and lower cost.

The Flx-Thane HD is a heavy-duty hose that sets the standard for performance in the municipal sector. These top quality hoses are designed and built for the heavy use applications that are part of everyday life in the municipal sector. With 13 diameters and up to 25 ft. lengths, you can customize your fit.

Heavyweight clear polyurethane hose reinforced with a bronze coated spring steel wire helix.

FEATURES:

• Great abrasion resistance & high tear strength
• Superior chemical resistance
• Excellent flexibility
• Designed for applications with wide temperature ranges
• Ideal for severe service applications
• Very good low temperature flexibility
• Manufactured with FDA acceptable materials
• Wall Thickness = .045" (4" ID & above)

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Applications

The Flx-Thane HD is used in landscaping, commercial lawn and leaf collection, municipal lawn and leaf collection, straw blowing, off-road debris removal, street and parking lot sweepers, agricultural, agricultural material handling, food grade, FDA granular transport, manufacturing, CNC machine, shredders and grinders, lumber mill, paper mills, paper and textile, paper trim conduit, foundry sand transfer, concrete transport, sand and gravel suction, bulk material transfer, construction, marine, hull sanding, bridge cleaning, glass, metal, conduit, sprayers, ventilation, wood dust collection, and material handling.