Is the Straight Hose End, GW BSP, Plastic PP/PVDF, Series 1A EM compatible with silicone and PTFE hoses and safe for dialysis equipment?

Yes. The Straight Hose End, GW BSP, Plastic PP/PVDF, Series 1A EM is compatible with silicone and PTFE hoses and is suitable for dialysis equipment. It is specifically engineered for flexible, smooth‑walled, unreinforced hoses including silicone and PTFE, and its PP or PVDF construction offers strong chemical resistance and durability. The integrated sleeve and reusable clamping ring ensure a tight, durable, and secure connection, and the fitting is intended for use in medical applications such as dialysis systems, meeting the needs of demanding fluid‑handling environments.

Can the Straight Hose End, GW BSP, Plastic PP/PVDF, Series 1A EM withstand repeated sterilization cycles used in medical and laboratory settings without degrading performance?

Straight Hose End, GW BSP, Plastic PP/PVDF, Series 1A EM is manufactured from high-quality polypropylene (PP) or PVDF, materials known for excellent chemical resistance and good mechanical stability. The design includes an integrated sleeve and a reusable clamping ring in the knurled nut, supporting durable, secure hose connections for demanding applications including medical and laboratory environments. Regarding repeated sterilization cycles: PP and especially PVDF tolerate many common sterilization methods better than many plastics. PVDF offers superior thermal and chemical resistance (better for repeated autoclaving and aggressive chemical sterilants), while PP has more limited heat resistance and may degrade with frequent high-temperature autoclaving. Both materials resist chemical disinfectants (alcohols, some oxidizers), but compatibility depends on agent concentration and exposure time. Therefore, Straight Hose End, GW BSP, Plastic PP/PVDF, Series 1A EM can withstand repeated sterilization cycles without significant loss of performance when PVDF construction is chosen or when sterilization methods are within the material limits (e.g., lower-temperature chemical or gas sterilization, validated autoclave cycles for PVDF). For PP variants or aggressive/high‑temperature regimes, performance may degrade over time. For medical/lab use, validate the specific sterilization procedure (method, temperature, chemical agents, cycle frequency) with the manufacturer’s material data and conduct application-specific testing before long-term use.

Straight Hose End, GW BSP, Plastic PP/PVDF, Series 1A EM

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Material	P – material (plastic)

The straight end fitting with BSP GW type EM thread is a reliable and versatile solution designed for secure hose connections in demanding environments such as laboratories, medical equipment including dialysis systems, as well as pharmaceutical, chemical, and food processing industries. Equipped with an integrated sleeve, it ensures a tight and durable connection, while the innovative clamping ring inside the knurled nut provides easy locking and can be reused multiple times without compromising safety or performance. Specifically engineered for flexible, smooth-walled, unreinforced hoses, it is compatible with a wide range of materials including PVC, PA, PUR, PTFE, FKM, silicone, and TYGON®. Manufactured from high-quality polypropylene or PVDF, the fitting guarantees excellent resistance to chemicals and long-lasting durability, even under intensive use. With a working pressure of up to 10 bar, it offers reliability in both standard and critical applications. A broad selection of sizes and diameters is available, allowing seamless adaptation to individual system requirements and ensuring maximum efficiency and safety in fluid handling processes.

List of product variants

Article number	Product variant name	Nominal inner diameter	Working pressure [bar]
EM-1A100FG4014PP	Straight end (series 1A) with BSP 1/4", hose 4x6 mm, polypropylene	4	10
EM-1A100FG4014PV	Straight end (series 1A) with BSP 1/4" thread, hose 4x6 mm, PVDF	4	10
EM-1A100FG4218PP	Straight fitting (series 1A) with BSP 1/8" thread, hose 5x8 mm, polypropylene	5	10
EM-1A100FG4218PV	Straight fitting (series 1A) with BSP 1/8" thread, hose 5x8 mm, PVDF	5	10
EM-1A100FG4338PP	Straight end (series 1A) with BSP 3/8" thread, hose 6x8 mm, polypropylene	6	10
EM-1A100FG4338PV	Straight end (series 1A) with BSP 3/8" thread, hose 6x8 mm, PVDF	6	10
EM-1A100FG4538PP	Straight end (series 1A) with BSP 3/8" thread, hose 8x10 mm, polypropylene	8	10
EM-1A100FG4538PV	Straight end (series 1A) with BSP 3/8" thread, hose 8x10 mm, PVDF	8	10
EM-1A100FG5212PP	Straight end (series 1A) with BSP 1/2" thread, hose 12x16 mm, polypropylene	12	10
EM-1A100FG5212PV	Straight end (series 1A) with BSP 1/2" thread, hose 12x16 mm, PVDF	12	10
EM-1A100FG5412PP	Straight end (series 1A) with BSP 1/2" thread, hose 14x18 mm, polypropylene	14	10
EM-1A100FG5634PP	Straight end (series 1A) with BSP 3/4" thread, hose 16x20 mm, polypropylene	16	10

The straight end fitting with BSP GW type EM thread is a reliable and versatile solution designed for secure hose connections in demanding environments such as laboratories, medical equipment including dialysis systems, as well as pharmaceutical, chemical, and food processing industries. Equipped with an integrated sleeve, it ensures a tight and durable connection, while the innovative clamping ring inside the knurled nut provides easy locking and can be reused multiple times without compromising safety or performance. Specifically engineered for flexible, smooth-walled, unreinforced hoses, it is compatible with a wide range of materials including PVC, PA, PUR, PTFE, FKM, silicone, and TYGON®. Manufactured from high-quality polypropylene or PVDF, the fitting guarantees excellent resistance to chemicals and long-lasting durability, even under intensive use. With a working pressure of up to 10 bar, it offers reliability in both standard and critical applications. A broad selection of sizes and diameters is available, allowing seamless adaptation to individual system requirements and ensuring maximum efficiency and safety in fluid handling processes.