With dedicated R&D engineers, on-site testing facilities, and rapid prototyping capability, Silflex is uniquely positioned to develop new materials, refine hose performance, and quickly respond to evolving customer needs.
Our in-house brand, SAMCOSPORT, is a trusted world-leader in aftermarket performance hoses. Its close ties to the pinnacle of motor racing, rally, Superbike and all other forms of motorsport gives us unique access to feedback on the limits of performance that can be achieved with reinforced silicone hose.
Innovating in silicone performance
Silicone acts differently in each environment – heat, pressure, vibration, chemical exposure, routing constraints, and regulatory requirements all shape how a hose must perform. Our R&D team constantly evaluates new materials, reinforcement structures, liners, and silicone compounds to ensure each product we make is engineered for purpose, not compromise.
Our R&D focus includes:
- Developing advanced silicone material
- Specialist liner integration: FVMQ, ProFuel®, Silgiene®, fire-retardant compounds
- Temperature stability, aging behaviour, and chemical resistance
- Flow optimisation and routing precision
- Pressure performance boost and structural reinforcement
- Continuous improvement with real-world data
Real-world testing, real-world results
Laboratory testing is key, but it doesn’t tell the whole story. This is why Silflex does in-application field testing wherever operating parameters are unknown or extreme. By proving products in the exact environment they’re designed for, we gain essential feedback that laboratory simulations alone cannot deliver.
