Bespoke Silicone Hoses

Our in-house production design team, tooling facility and testing laboratory also mean that we are able to offer a highly bespoke service tailored to meet our customers needs.

With over 35 years experience, Silflex pride themselves on their customer service and interaction when helping to define a hose design for the operational requirements. With a specialist design process and everything needed for production under one roof, we are able to cater for a wide range of volume orders from one-off prototypes to mass production. Our in-house production design team, tooling facility and testing laboratory also mean that we are able to offer a highly bespoke service tailored to meet our customers needs. Silicone may not seem the obvious choice for hose assemblies due to its apparent high cost, but custom designed hose can actually reduce costs when compared to conventional hydrocarbon rubber assemblies. Joiners and clips become unnecessary and leak paths are minimised.

Engineering Options

Wire Reinforcement

A wire helix between the plies helps to prevent collapse in negative pressure conditions.

Part Marking

Part marking with Silflex or customer logos and part numbers assists with product identification and traceability.

Anti Abrasion Sleeves

Anti Abrasion Sleeves to protect against localised abrasion.

Location Marking

Marks can be added to the hose to specify where components are to be placed such as clips helping speed up installation.

Specialist Silicones

High temperature, fire retardant silicone to EN 45545-2:2020. Food & Drug and Water Council approved materials are also available.

Design Parameters

Significant factors influencing design include the maximum application pressures, operating temperature ranges (internal and external), fluid or gases to be carried, vibration and flexing, misalignment, fixing and location. Silflex engineers are experts in designing hose solutions to suit even the most complex operating conditions.

Production Volumes

Thanks to our fully in-house manufacturing capability, Silflex offers exceptional flexibility in production volumes. We support a diverse customer base with requirements ranging from rapid-turnaround prototypes and low-volume specialist builds to high-volume, repeat production for major OEM programmes. Our end-to-end, self-contained operation allows us to deliver what many suppliers can’t – a responsive, tailored service that adapts to each customer’s exact specifications. Whether the need is bespoke or large-scale, Silflex ensures every silicone hose solution is engineered and manufactured with precision, quality, and speed.

Our advanced in-house manufacturing methods enable the creation of fully custom silicone hose designs, including complex one-piece assemblies that minimise joint failure and leak risk, and improve overall flow performance. Our engineering team can integrate inserts, branches, and specialist features directly into the hose structure, ensuring a precise, durable solution tailored to each application.

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