Aflex Hose Email: info.aflex@wmftg.com Call: +44-1422-317200 English Home Products and Markets Pharmaline N&X EN16643 Hose Assembly Electrical Property Grades EN16643 HOSE ASSEMBLY ELECTRICAL PROPERTY GRADES The hose assembly electrical property grades and electrical resistance limits are defined within EN 16643 and tested in accordance with BS EN ISO 8031. Aflex Hose electrically conductive (EC) assemblies are defined in EN 16643 as electrically bonded and given the symbol M. M-grade assemblies exhibit a maximum electrical resistance of 100Ω between end fittings. Aflex Hose anti-static (AS) PTFE liners and rubber covers are termed static dissipative within EN 16643 and given the symbol Ω followed by letters that specify either the liner, cover or both; L=liner, C=cover, CL= cover & liner. Ω-grade covers or liners exhibit an electrical resistance of 103-108Ω. The table below identifies each EN 16643 electrical grade for a hose assembly along with a brief description and example assembly configuration. EN16643 Electrical Grade for Hose Assembly EN16643 Description Example Hose Assembly Grade M Electrically bonded without static-dissipative lining or cover PHAN GP Ends Mini-sanitary M/Ω-L Electrically bonded and static-dissipative lining PHAN AS Ends Mini-sanitary M/Ω-C Electrically bonded and static-dissipative cover Not available M/Ω-CL Electrically bonded and static-dissipative cover and lining Not available I Electrically insulated (no electrical bonding AND no static-dissipative layers) PHAN GP Ends ASA150 PP spigot and flange (special order) Ω-L Static dissipative lining without electrical bonding PHAN AS Ends ASA150 PP spigot and flange (special order) Ω-C Static dissipative cover without electrical bonding Not available Ω-CL Static dissipative cover and lining without electrical bonding Not available Contact us Call +44-1422-317200 info.aflex@wmftg.com Newsletter Sign Up SEND Aflex Hose Social © 2015 Aflex Hose Limited is a company registered in England and Wales. Reg. No: 1088141. Dyson Wood Way, Bradley Business Park, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1GZ Website by Mud.