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When you’re designing an advanced automotive, aerospace, or industrial system, material selection is paramount. Silicone is renowned for its incredible flexibility and temperature resistance, but a crucial question for any engineer is: how does it stand up to chemicals and fluids? At Flex Technologies, we know that understanding the nuances of chemical compatibility is key to engineering a durable and reliable application. While silicone is highly resistant, it's not universally inert. Thi …

In today's advanced industrial, automotive, and aerospace sectors, off-the-shelf components often don’t make the cut. When you're dealing with unique pressures, extreme temperatures, or complex geometric constraints, a standard part can compromise the efficiency and integrity of your entire system. This is especially true for the critical pathways that transport fluids and air. That's where custom silicone hoses from Flex Technologies provide the perfect solution, engineered specifically f …

In a previous blog, we shared that custom silicone hoses and accessories can be useful in the following cases:In prototypes and novel designs In environments with temperatures between 350 and 500 degrees Fahrenheit When oils, fuels, and corrosive fluids are involved We also went over some of the specific ways that we can customize our silicone hose products. They include:User-specified 3D shapes, with about 2,000 designs possible Integrated heat shields, so hoses can be safely placed by heat s …