Class 1 Thermoplastic Hose for A/C Split Systems

Errecinque/Heldon
Thermoplastic hose has developed in the last ten years to be a trusted solution for static gauge lines and oil return lines where traditional copper capillary tube has been unreliable and cumbersome to install. Now they are also available for A/C split system refrigeration lines, cutting down on install time dramatically.

A guide to International Standards

The Governing standard in Australia for fixed Applications is: AS/NZS 1677.2 This standard refers to AS/NZS 1200 for piping, which in turn calls out AS 4041 for pressure piping. AS 4041 section 2.2.2 it states:
"Where a material conforming to one of the Standards in Clause 2.2.1 is not available, then, subject to acceptance by the parties concerned where specified on the order, alternative materials and components not complying with a Standard listed in Clause 2.2.1 may be used provided that they comply with the requirements of a relevant specification of the British Standards Institution (BSI), the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Euronorm (EN), or other specification for material of equivalent grade and quality." Unless the hose is manufactured according to a national standard from one of the above bodies then the risk falls on the equipment builder and ultimately end user to prove that the hose is of an equivalent quality.

Australia is about to adopt ISO 5149 as ISO-AS 5149. In the ISO standard the flexible hose is called out as ISO 13971. ISO 13971 has been developed from EN 1736. Unless your hose meets EN 1736 or ISO 13971 then it will not comply with the new ISO standard. How can I tell if my hose meets ISO 5149?
In EN 1736 & ISO 13971 there are very strict requirements for marking of the hose. The mandatory markings are as follows:

The manufacture date Min and Max allowable temperature TS (for which the hose has been tested at full rated pressure) Working Temperature WT (peak allowable temperature at less than max allowable pressure) Max allowable pressure PS (at Max allowable temperature TS) Leak rate class per section 7 (1,2 or 3) Country of production

Have you got the right material?

Not all Flexible hose is built the same The quality of the materials have a profound impact on the durability and integrity of the final product
Materials: Features
Superior Chemical resistance Strong reinforcement UV treated Exceeds EN 14471:2005 sunlit conditions equivalent to 1 year of outdoor exposure Very ductile for forming Fittings are all machined not formed Premium Zinc Chromate conversion plating With clear coat

Benefits
Long life with harsh POE oils and other chemicals Allows a high working pressure @ 60 Bar The hose is resistant to harsh sunlight such as in Australian conditions

Hose
Polyamide Inner Tube PolyEster Thread PolyEster outer tube

Fittings
High grade 60% Brass alloy Straights Steel elbows Resistant to stress cracking and fatigue Reduced risk of fatigue failure Resistant to corrosion

Application
For split A/C systems, only Class 1 to EN 1736 is acceptable why? There are 3 classes of thermoplastic hose
Class 3 = Lowest integrity and highest possible permeability at 1 kg/sq m (For a 7m run of 3/4 A/C piping would be 0.4 kg per year) Class 2 = Superior integrity and very low permeability at 100 g/sq m (For a 7m run of 3/4 A/C piping would be 0.04 kg per year) Class 1 = Premium integrity and negligible permeation at 10 g/sq m(For a 7m run of 3/4 A/C piping would be 0.004 kg per year. Practically zero and as good as any traditional copper line)

In reality the Thermoplastic hose leaks much less than the standard
The irony is that copper tube lines probably leak to a greater extent but the standards do not require them to be tested reported.

Applications

High Pressure A/C Hoses

Make your own lengths onsite at Heldon No waste No troublesome joints Crimp fittings Applications are easier with us

Thermoplastic Hoses 071 Series Class 1

Thermal Insulated Co-extruded Smooth Bore Thermoplastic Hose
Hose Part Number 071/05TI 071/07TI 071/09TI 071/11TI 071/13TI Nominal Diameter (Inch) 1/4 3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4 Inner Diameter (mm) 4.4 8.5 10.5 13.5 17.5 Outer Diameter (mm) 24.7 31.9 36.0 39.3 43.6 Tolerances (mm) 0.1 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.2 Min. Bending Radius 50 60 80 150 200 Working Pressure (bar) 60 60 60 60 60 Working Pressure (PSI) 870 870 870 870 870 Weight/Mtr (kg) 0.09 0.15 0.17 0.21 0.27

Thermal Insulation working temperature -20 o C to +98 o C

Thermoplastic Hoses 071 Series Class 1

Co-extruded Smooth Bore Thermoplastic Hose
Nominal Inner Outer Min. Working Working Hose Part Diameter Diameter Diameter Tolerances Bending Pressure Pressure Weight/Mtr Number (Inch) (mm) (mm) (mm) Radius (bar) (PSI) (kg) 071/05 1/4 4.4 9.7 0.1 40 60 870 0.06 071/07 3/8 8.5 13.9 0.15 50 60 870 0.12 071/09 1/2 10.5 16.0 0.15 70 60 870 0.14 071/11 5/8 13.5 19.3 0.15 140 60 870 0.18 071/13 3/4 17.5 23.6 0.2 190 60 870 0.24 All the above sizes are available pre-assembled with crimped fittings on required lengths. Minimum and maximum allowance temperature -40 o C to +130 o C. Working temperature -40 o C to 120 o C. Working Pressure 60 bar.

Complete Crimp Fittings

Complete Crimp Fittings in 25 Pieces Service Packs
Hose Nominal Description Diameter (mm) (inch) DN 4.4 x 9.7 1/4 DN 8.5 x 13.9 3/8 DN 10.5 x 16 1/2 DN 13.5 x 19.3 5/8 DN 17.5 x 23.6 3/4 Straight Fittings Part Number RFY062 RFY073 RFY083 RFY090 RFY096 90 Elbow Fittings Part Number RFY065 RFY077 RFY087 RFY093 RFY099
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Hose Part Number 071/05 071/07 071/09 071/11 071/13

SAE Fittings 1/4 3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4

Copper Extension (Imperial SAE) Thread SAE Part Number J513 2B RFY174 7/16-20 UNF RFY180 5/8-18 UNF RFY183 3/4-16 UNF RFY186 7/8-14 UNF RFY189 1-1/16-14 UNS

Adaptors
Complete Crimp Male Adaptors for quick couplings in 25 Pieces Service Packs
Hose Part Number 071/05 071/07 071/09 071/11 071/13 Hose Description (mm) DN 4.4 x 9.7 DN 8.5 x 13.9 DN 10.5 x 16 DN 13.5 x 19.3 DN 17.5 x 23.6 Nominal Diameter (inch) 1/4 3/8 3/8 1/2 1/2 5/8 3/4 3/4 Adaptor Part Number RFY200 RFY201 RFY202 RFY203 RFY204 RFY205 RFY227 RFX227* Thread M18-1.5 M18-1.5 7/8-20 UNEF M18-1.5 7/8-20 UNEF 7/8-20 UNEF 1-1/4-18 UNEF 1-1/4-18 UNEF

* Part supplied in 10 Pieces Service Pack

Adaptors
Brass Adaptors (Female SAE x Male Thread) to connect quick couplings with outdoor condensing units
Hose Part Number 071/05 071/07 071/09 071/11 071/13 Hose Description (mm) DN 4.4 x 9.7 DN 8.5 x 13.9 DN 10.5 x 16 DN 13.5 x 19.3 DN 17.5 x 23.6 Nominal Diameter (inch) 1/4 3/8 3/8 1/2 1/2 5/8 3/4 Female Thread SAE J513 2B 7/16-20 UNF 5/8-18 UNF 5/8-18 UNF 3/4-16 UNF 3/4-16 UNF 7/8-14 UNF 1-1/16-14 UNS

Adaptor Part Number RF0215 RF0216 RF0217 RF0218 RF0219 RF0220 RF0235

Male Thread M18-1.5 M18-1.5 7/8-20 UNEF M18-1.5 7/8-20 UNEF 7/8-20 UNEF 1-1/4-18 UNEF

Non-Crimped Manual Assembly

Standards EN1736/ISO 13971

Thermoplastic Hose performance

Thermoplastic hose performance with crimp fittings, assembled with portable crimping machine, according to EN378 and EN1736:
- TS (Minimum/maximum allowable temperatures): -40oC to 110oC - WT (Working Temperatures): -40oC to 100oC - PS (Maximum allowable pressure): 60 bar

Thermoplastic hose performance with crimp fittings, assembled with professional hydraulic crimping machines, according to EN378 and EN1736:
- TS (Minimum/maximum allowable temperatures): -40oC to 130oC - WT (Working Temperatures): -40oC to 120oC - PS (Maximum allowable pressure): 60 bar