Maximum Designs
home page
about silflexproduct portfoliowhy silicone?test facilitiesnew developmentscontact us




coolant hoses
turbo/cac hoses
performance hoses
hose design
custom design
data sheets







Coolant hoses meet or
exceed the classification of:


Flame retardant grades
of silicone are available for
Rail & Aviation applications conforming to:

and is also London
Transport approved



Elbows with internal angles of 90º, 45º and 135º are standard, with other angles optional if required. Reducing elbows are also available.


Our range of straight hoses, up to 3 metres in length, with 1 metre being standard. Reducing hoses are also available for differing diameters.


Hoses with convolutions provide increased flexibility and the advantage of coping with misalignment of rigid pipework and engine vibration.


At Silflex, our engineers have the expertise and experience to custom design a hose to suit your application, or to build a hose from your design.


Coolant and heating system connector hoses for the automotive industry.

-50ºC to +180ºC (polyester fabric reinforcement)

Pressure rating is dependant upon bore and construction.

Standard construction is 3 ply silicone rubber reinforced with polyester, giving a nominal wall thickness of 4.5mm.

Coolant hose is not adversely affected by antifreeze solution or corrosion inhibitors*. For conveyance of oil or fuel, the hose can be supplied with a Fluorosilicone liner. The standard colour is blue but other colours are available. * Rust inhibitors used without Anti-Freeze could have an adverse effect on silicone hose.