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Interlock Type-C Conduit

Fully Interlocked Tube (IS)

 

Excellent vibration absorption, able to maintain a bent position, non-stretch, and manufactured with a cotton thread to prevent fluid leakage (see figure in Technical Specs).

 

Features and Attributes: 

  • Maintains a bent position
  • Non-stretch and manufactured with a cotton thread to prevent fluid leakage (see Figure 1  in Technical Specs
  • Models IS-4N and IS-5N are supplied without the cotton thread. Models IS-6N through IS-100N are available with the cotton thread. 
  • Excellent vibration absorption
  • Can be painted, plated, or have PVC sheathing applied 
  • RoHS Compliant 

Standard Product:

  • Flexible Tube Material: Stainless Steel 
  • Sheathing Material: Glossy Soft Polyvinyl-Chloride (PVC), Polyethylene , Polyolefin
  • Sheathing Variety: Tight-Fitting
  • Length: Generally 10 to 16 meters per piece 
  • All customizations outside of the standard listed above, will be custom and made to order. Please view Customizations for a full listing of available options.

Services Available Upon Request: 

  • Please specify if requesting conduit with no packing thread.
  • Chemical Polishing: We offer tubes with chemical polishing, which provides extra shine for optical applications. (Special polishing for semiconductor-quality applications also available.) 

Common Applications: 

  • Optical fiber protection
  • Light guides
  • Microphone stands
  • Exhaust pipes
  • Fine particle delivery pipes
  • Gas water heaters
  • Water purifiers and treatment equipment
  • Flexible faucets
  • Buried pipeline protection

Stock Level: Dependent upon the size, these conduits may be in stock or made to order. General lead time for non-stock sizes is 4-6 weeks. 

 

Figure 1
 

Standard type

PVC coating type

Model (Part Number) 

ID
±0.2mm
(inch)

OD
±0.3mm
(inch)

Bending Radius ±30(mm)

Approx
Weight
(g/m)

Stock

Model (Part Number) 

OD
±0.3mm (inch)

Approx Weight
(g/m)

Stock

IS-4N

4.0 (0.157)

6.1 (0.240)

35

70

ISP-4N

7.2 (0.283)

90

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IS-5N

5.0 (0.197)

7.2 (0.283)

50

120

ISP-5N

8.4 (0.331)

160

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IS-6N

6.0 (0.236)

8.4 (0.331)

55

130

ISP-6N

9.6 (0.378)

160

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IS-7N

7.0 (0.276)

9.2 (0.362)

55

140

ISP-7N

10.7 (0.421)

200

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IS-8N

8.0 (0.315)

10.5 (0.413)

55

160

ISP-8N

12.0 (0.472)

210

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IS-9NT

9.5 (0.374)

12.5 (0.494)

45

180

ISP-9NT

14.0 (0.551)

240

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IS-9N-120G

9.5 (0.374)

12.7 (0.500)

45

180

ISP-9N-120G

14.0 (0.551)

240

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IS-9N

9.9 (0.390)

12.7 (0.500)

60

180

ISP-9N

14.0 (0.551)

340

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IS-13N

12.5 (0.492)

15.3 (0.602)

70

255

ISP-13N

17.0 (0.669)

400

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IS-15N

15.8±0.3 (0.622)

18.6 (0.732)

70

280

ISP-15N

21.0±0.4 (0.827)

460

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IS-19N

19.1±0.5 (0.752)

22.1±0.5 (0.870)

90±20

330

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ISP-19N

24.5±0.5 (0.965)

570

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IS-25N

25.4±0.5 (1.000)

28.9±0.5 (1.138)

110±20

430

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ISP-25N

32.0±0.5 (1.260)

Please ask

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IS-31N

31.8±0.5 (1.252)

37.5±0.5 (1.476)

350±35

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ISP-31N

41.8±0.5 (1.646)

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IS-39N

38.1±0.5 (1.500)

43.6±0.5 (1.717)

350±35

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ISP-39N

48.0±0.5 (1.890)

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IS-51N

50.8±0.5 (2.000)

56.3±0.5 (2.217)

400±40

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IS-63N

63.5±0.8 (2.500)

69.0±0.8 (2.717)

450±45

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IS-75N

76.4±0.8 (3.008)

82.0±0.8 (3.228)

600±60

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IS-90N

89.0±0.8 (3.504)

95.0±0.8 (3.740)

700±70

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IS-100N

101.0±1.0 (3.976)

107.0±1.0 (4.213)

800±100

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○=HAGITEC standard stock item. Stock quantity will be 10 to 100m.

 

Attached are the general available options for customization. Please be advised that there may be restrictions based upon size, and application for usage. Please Contact Us for support on your customization requirements!

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Available Flexible Metal Tube Materials:

Material Grade

 Application

Features Applicable Tube Type
Stainless Steel – SUS304 (Standard)
– SUS303
– SUS316
– SUS430
– General Industrial
– Medicinal
– Rigid
– Does not Rust
– Most tube type
Aluminum – General Industrial
– Medicinal
– Does not Rust
– Anti-Static
– Lightweight but Less Sturdy
– Excellent Thermal Conduction
– Square Lock A
– Interlock Type B
– Screw Tube
Titanium – General Industrial
– Medicinal
– Space Engineering
– Rigid
– Anti-Static
– Lighter than Stainless Steel
– Square Lock A
Bronze Phosphate – C5341 – Noise Counter-Measure – Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) – Most tube type
Copper – Noise Counter-Measure – Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) – Most tube type
Brass – Noise Counter-Measure – Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) – Most tube type
Steel – Galvanized Steel Strip
– SK Material (Hardest Steel)
– General Industrial – Affordable Price
– Heavy
– Rusty
– Generally Needs to be Sheathed
– Most tube type

Sheathing Materials and Information

Adding a resin/rubber coating to a flexible tube provides the following additional benefits:
– Waterproof/resistant
– Oil-proof/resistant
– Attractive appearance
– Additional strength
– Superior insulation

**The following chart displays the most common materials available. Please consult us regarding specifications, minimum lot, delivery date, sheathing combinations, and additional materials available (including any heat or chemical resistance requirements).

 

Material Type (Code) Characteristic Color Resin Feature Surface Appearance
PVC/Polyvinyl Chloride (P) Soft Black (Standard), Gray, White, Ivory, Red, Pink, Orange, Yellow, Yellow-Green, Green, Blue, Clear – Pliable
– Chemical Resistant
– Heat Resistant up to 60°C
– High Oil Resistance
– Glossy
– Matte
– Clear
Semi rigid Black – Slightly Hard
– Smooth Surface
– Chemical Resistant
– Heat Resistant up to 60°C
– Oil Resistant
– Glossy
Flame Resistant Black, Gray, White, Red, Pink, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue – Pliable
– Chemical Resistant
– Heat Resistant up to 60°C
– High Oil Resistance
– Glossy
Flame Resistant, UL Standard Black – Pliable
– Chemical Resistant
– Heat Resistant up to 105°C
– High Oil Resistance
– Matte
Polyethylene (PE) Low density (LDPE) Black – Harder than the Soft Hard Type
– Smooth Surface
– Chemical Resistant
– Heat Resistant up to 70°C
– High Oil Resistance
– Glossy
Polyester Elastomer
(TEEE)
We can provide soft(ShoreA90) to Semi rigid(ShoreD72) Black Opaque – Pliable
– Weatherproof
– Heat Resistance up to 120°C
– Glossy
Silicone Rubber (Si) Soft Black, Gray – Pliable
– Heat Resistance up to 180°C
– Matte
Fluorocarbon Resin
(FEP) (ETFE) (PFA)
Flame Resistant Black – Less Pliable
– Excellent Chemical and Oil Resistance
– Slippery Non-Stick Surface
– Heat Resistant up to 220°C
– Glossy
Polyurethane (PU) Ester Grade Black – Pliable
– Abrasion Resistant
– Heat Resistant up to 70°C
– Glossy
Ether Grade Black, Ivory – Pliable
– Abrasion Resistant
– Water Soluble
– Heat Resistant up to 70°C
– Glossy
Olefin Elastomer (O) Soft Black – Pliable
– Weatherproof
– Heat Resistant up to 60°C
– Matte

PVC Sheathing Varieties

 

 

Figure Num. Sheathing Variety Part Number Code Features
1 Tight-Fitting KSP- __N – Standard item
– PVC fills the spiral valley to make the finished surface even and smooth.
2 Vacuum Sheathing KSP-__N-B – During processing, sheathing is applied in a vacuum.
– The finished surface maintains the spiral pattern of the coil.
3 Bagging Sheathing KSP-__N-F – Sheathing is applied only on the surface of the tube and the spiral valley contains no PVC. The surface of the sheathing will be completely smooth.
N/A Heat Shrink Sheathing KSP-__N + Shrink tube type# – Please contact us for more details.

Other Services

Double Washing and Chemical Polishing

Double washing:
Double washing treatment (using detergent) can be applied to tubes for high precision applications.

Chemical polishing:
We offer tubes with chemical polishing, providing extra shine for optical applications.
※ Special polishing for semiconductor-quality applications also available.

Technical Drawing: Contact Us for the password and then View IS/ISP.

Instructions on How to Measure Bend Radius: PDF Here