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If you're new to the market, you may have a lot of questions about silicone hoses, their uses and application, etc. If you haven't gotten a chance yet, check out our FAQ page for some quick info (or you can always give us a call, as well). But since new questions, and occasionally even new answers, always tend to arise, we're going to continue with more FAQ segments. To that end, here are the answers to some frequently asked questions that come up about silicone hoses:Why Use Silicone?We've touc …

Here at Flex Technologies we’re proud of our custom silicone hoses and our ability to deliver superior results to our customers who need custom work done. While we carry a large variety of standard silicone hoses, including straights, elbow hose, hump hose, and heater hose, our custom silicone tube manufacturing is the cornerstone of our business.Quality We think the quality and workmanship of our custom hose will speak for itself. Rather than expecting our customers to be content with a …

If it has crossed your mind to upgrade your vehicle’s rubber radiator hoses to silicone ones, you might be wondering what the benefits and drawbacks are for both options and whether it’s worth it to go for silicone. Here’s a quick rundown of the pros and cons of each type. Benefits of SiliconeOperating Temperature Range Silicone hoses are capable of carrying fluids at much higher temperatures than rubber. If you’re building a racing vehicle or adding a turbocharger to your engine, silic …