· | Spirstar, through the Synflex brand, has been designing high pressure subsea hoses for over 25 years |
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· | In early years, Synflex was the first to invent thermo-plastic hose and have been producing them for over 40 years |
· | Full range of hose pressures and sizes and materials - Hoses up to 15,000 psi, ID to 2', continuous lengths over 13,000 ft long |
· | Leading edge materials and design |
· | Spirstar is constantly researching new materials and developing new hose and tubing with cutting edge capabilities such as:- fluoropolymer lined core tube - fire resistant extruded jacket - 15,000 psi working pressures |
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· | Multi-layer extrusion can solve many of the application problems, such as chemical permeation, that are encountered today |
· | Extensive extrusion and reinforcement processes |
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· | These processes are mature with substantial expertise embedded in the plant |
· | Large cabling equipment for the production of control hose bundles |
· | Bundling equipment is capable of 6' OD bundles and lengths over 10,000 ft |
· | Spirstar is world class in the design and production of hose fittings and couplings |
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· | A wide array of designs are available along with the tooling needed to apply them |
· | Custom design capabilities are also available along with a wide choice of materials, from stainless steel to duplex, and titanium |
· | Low tension planetary cabling equipment can produce 10,000 ft bundles, eliminating internal torque |
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· | Low torque results in stable, less 'jumpy" bundles |
· | Bundles are produced with hose, wire, optic fiber, and strength member combinations |
· | Capable of bundles up to 6" OD and over 10,000 ft |
· | Hose bundles can be delivered on spools or deployment reels and as complete turnkey systems |
· | Testing equipment available for standard quality checks as well as API 17E qualification |
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· | Pressure tests, cleanliness certification, cold temp, bend radius tests are among a few critical tests that are performed in the plant (pressure capability to 40k Ibs) |
· | Other testing requirements are available through the wide Spirstar network of service providers |
· | Control bundle turnkey systems are available |
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· | Hydraulic flying lead turnkey systems are available |
· | Global availability of turnkey system |