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Silicone based high temperature ducting

Silicone Hoses and Ducting

Silicone is a very versatile product to work with, offering excellent resistance from a wide range of chemicals and extremes of temperature. Its rubbery nature makes it liquid resistant, and it has good pressure handling capabilities.

Hose manufacturers often use materials coated in silicone to create materials with multiple complementary characteristics, with silicone coated glass fibre fabric material being integral to most high temperature hoses and ducting.

Master Sil 1 and Master Sil 2

Sprung steel wire internal support, allows the hose to be very flexible, whilst the sprung steel helps prevent the hose from sagging.

Silicone coated glass fibre material gives excellent temperature resistance from -70°C up to 250°C and above. These ducting will continue working with temperatures that intermittently reach 300°C

Used across a range of applications, from air / brake ducts in car engines, railway carriage HVAC systems, steam vents on industrial washing machines, chemical solvent and toxic fume venting, anywhere where temperature, both hot or cold, can be an issue, where dust and toxic fumes need to be handled.

Available in 4m lengths

Master Clip Silicone

Silicone coated glass fibre material gives excellent solvent, chemical and temperature resistance from -60°C up to 300°C and intermittently up to 350°C

External galvanised steel wire external support helps protects the hose from scuff damage, for example dragging on the floor, or against a wall.

The external helix and soft fabric hose material makes this hose extremely flexible, allowing it to collapse lengthwise by up to 3 to 4 times.

Available in custom lengths up to 25m
 

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EU Referendum – Are you In or are you Out?

Today is the day the British go to the polls to decide whether we should continue as a member of the European Union, or whether to invoke article 50 and start the process of leaving?

 

 

The fledgling European Union came into being in 1951, as a commitment to pool coal and steel resources between six countries, which then grew, in 1957, into the EEC, the European Economic Community.
The union continued to grow and expand through the fifties and sixties, with Britain formally applying to join (the EEC) in 1961, which was rejected, under doubts particularly from the French as to our commitment.

In 1967, the three Communities, (The EEC, ECSC and Euratom) merge, and the UK re-applies to join.
In 1973 the UK finally joins the European Communities.
In 1978 the European Council established the ERM, Exchange Rate Mechanism, as a virtual European Currency (the ECU), giving members a central exchange rate against the ECU. The UK doesn’t join.
In 1985 the treaty of Rome is amended and plans are laid to draw up a ‘Single European Act’ to revitalise integration.
In 1986 the Single European Act comes into force, with the aim of creating a single market (The European Union we know today) by 1991.

1991 The Maastricht Treaty is signed, coming into force in 1993.

In 1992, as a consequence of Germany’s high interest rates, the ERM struggles, and, with help from the collapse of the US Dollar, Britain is forced to remove itself from the ERM, and other countries come close to monetary collapse.
In 1995, the Schengen agreement begins to come into force, opening borders and enabling the free movement of people. The UK and Ireland opt out.
In 1997, the Amsterdam agreement expands the powers of the European Parliament, and lays the groundwork for a common Foreign and Security policy.
In 2001, the Treaty of Nice is signed, which opens the way for eastwards expansion of the European Union.
On the first of January, 2002, the first coins and notes of the Euro enter circulation in the countries that have signed up to the single currency.
In 2004, no less than ten countries, predominantly from Eastern Europe, are welcomed into the membership of the Union, and a new Constitution is signed.

Whether we stay, or leave, Masterflex Technical Hoses will remain part of a global group of companies, trading amongst ourselves, and with customers from all around the world, and the intricacies of the EU vote will make little difference to our commitment to bringing you the exact hose for your needs, whether that is HVAC, High Temperature Hose, or Weld Fume Extraction.
For more information on any of our products, or to discuss your requirements, please do get in touch.

Masterflex Technical Hoses Limited
Units G & H, Prince of Wales Business Park,
Vulcan Street, Oldham, OL1 4ER
Tel: 0161 626 8066 Fax: 0161 626 9066

Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm

Email: marketing@masterflex-uk.com or visit masterflex-uk.com

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Glastonbury Weather Pre-empts the Festival.

Summers here, and the country’s pre-eminent music festival kicks off today, and it started with an official request to ‘not turn up just yet’.

It seems the weather didn’t bother waiting until the weekend to churn up the mud and water-log the roads, and thousands have been left queuing for hours on the access roads all around Worthy Farm.

 

Headlining this year will be Muse, Adele, Coldplay, Foals, Beck, ELO…. and as ever the list goes on and on and on.

Masterflex have several hoses and ductings related to organising festivals and general rural uses, from waste water run-off hoses and ventilation ducting, to leaf and grass cutting collection hoses.

For more information on any of our products, or to discuss your requirements, please do get in touch.

Masterflex Technical Hoses Limited
Units G & H, Prince of Wales Business Park,
Vulcan Street, Oldham, OL1 4ER
Tel: 0161 626 8066 Fax: 0161 626 9066

Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm

Email: marketing@masterflex-uk.com or visit masterflex-uk.com

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“The Greatest Free Show on Earth”

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Yesterday, Sunday the 15th of May, was Pentecost Sunday, and in the Masterflex area that means the start of the run up to one thing: Whit Friday, the Whit Walks and the annual brass band competitions.

Lancashire has a long tradition of celebration over this period, culminating in the Whit Friday ‘Scholars Walks’, dating back to 1821, which started to commemorate the coronation of George IV. All the children would have new clothes, whilst locals, friends and relatives would give a penny ‘for the new clothes’ and local churches and chapels would employ bands to lead the processions.

Since 1870, a brass band competition has been held in Stalybridge, with unconnected but similar events springing up in Uppermill and Mossley. These have now morphed into the widely known Annual Whit Friday Band Contests, with bands coming from far and wide to compete, and attracting thousands of visitors to the area every year.
Each contest is separate, with the ‘organised chaos’ of making the circuit of the various competitions, unloading, marching and playing, and packing up again to head off to the next of the 24 separate competitions being seen as all part of the fun.

Mills and employers in the area would traditionally shut down for this week, but sadly no more. Masterflex will still be working throughout, supplying hoses and ducting for many applications, from Dust Removal to High Temperature Fume Extraction.

 

Masterflex Technical Hoses Limited
Units G & H, Prince of Wales Business Park,
Vulcan Street, Oldham, OL1 4ER
Tel: 0161 626 8066 Fax: 0161 626 9066

Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm

Email: marketing@masterflex-uk.com or www.masterflex-uk.com

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May Day

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Did you know that today, Friday 1st May, is known as May Day?

May Day is most associated with towns and villages celebrating springtime fertility of the soil, livestock and revelry with village fetes and community gatherings.

Traditional English May Day celebrations include Morris dancing, crowning a May Queen and maypole dances.

Singing and eating cake are usually part of the day.

Here at Masterflex, there will be no singing, dancing or Maypoles, just enjoying the long weekend.

We are back open as normal Tuesday 5th May, 8am-5pm.

Masterflex Technical Hoses Limited
Units G & H, Prince of Wales Business Park,
Vulcan Street, Oldham, OL1 4ER
Tel: 0161 626 8066     Fax: 0161 626 9066

Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm

Email: marketing@masterflex-uk.comor www.masterflex-uk.com

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Royal Wedding Anniversary
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Royal Wedding Anniversary

Happy 5th wedding anniversary William and Kate!

The wedding of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine Middleton took place on 29 April 2011 at Westminster Abbey in London, United Kingdom. The groom, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, is the eldest son of Charles, Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales, and second, after his father, in line to succeed his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.

Prince William and Kate Middleton met in 2001, while undergraduates at St Andrews, where they both lived at St Salvator’s Hall during their first year, after which they shared accommodation in the town for two years. Their engagement on 20 October 2010 was announced on 16 November 2010. The occasion was a public holiday in the United Kingdom and featured many ceremonial aspects, including use of the state carriages and roles for the Foot Guards and Household Cavalry.

The overall price of the event was reportedly £20 million.The Australian newspaper Herald Sun estimated 32 million for security and $800,000 for flowers. Estimates of the cost to the economy of extra public holidays, such as that allowed for the wedding, vary between £1.2 billion and £6 billion.

The Royal wedding route to Westminister Abbey.

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Masterflex Technical Hoses Limited
Units G & H, Prince of Wales Business Park,
Vulcan Street, Oldham, OL1 4ER
Tel: 0161 626 8066     Fax: 0161 626 9066

Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm

Email: marketing@masterflex-uk.com or www.masterflex-uk.com

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Happy Birthday Darren

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Today, Wednesday 29th April, Darren turns 33 years old.

Tradition at Masterflex is that each member of staff purchases treats for the other staff when it’s their birthday.

 Darren hasn’t let us down, and our treat today is cream cake.

Darren has worked here for over 13 years, and has manufactured a variety of flexible hoses and ducting to suit customers’ needs.

If you are running low on stock then contact Masterflex, and we can discuss your requirements.

Masterflex Technical Hoses Limited
Units G & H, Prince of Wales Business Park,
Vulcan Street, Oldham, OL1 4ER
Tel: 0161 626 8066     Fax: 0161 626 9066

Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm

Email: marketing@masterflex-uk.com or www.masterflex-uk.com

 

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Will you be flying your flag for St George?

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Did you know today is Saint George’s Day?

It is celebrated by various Christian Churches and by the several nations, kingdoms, countries, and cities of which Saint George is the patron saint. Saint George’s Day is celebrated on 23 April, the traditionally accepted date of Saint George’s death in 303 AD. For Eastern Orthodox Churches (which use the Julian calendar), ’23 April’ currently falls on 6 May of the Gregorian calendar

Since Easter often falls close to Saint George’s Day, the church celebration of the feast may be moved from 23 April. In England, where it is the National Saint’s Day, for 2011 and 2014 the Anglican and Catholic calendars celebrate Saint George’s Day on the first Monday after the Octave of Easter (2 May 2011 and 28 April 2014, respectively).Similarly, the Eastern Orthodox celebration of the feast moves accordingly to the first Monday after Easter or, as it is sometimes called, to the Monday of Bright Week.

St George’s Day was a major feast and national holiday in England on a par with Christmas from the early 15th century. The Cross of St. George was flown in 1497 by John Cabot on his voyage to discover Newfoundland and later by Sir Francis Drake and Sir Walter Raleigh. In 1620 it was the flag that was flown on the foremast of the Mayflower (with the early Union Flag combining St. George’s Cross of England with St. Andrew’s Saltire of Scotland on the mainmast) when the Pilgrim Fathers arrived in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Here are a few facts about today:

*Shakespeare was born – and died – on Saint George’s Day.

*It is traditional to wear a red rose in your lapel.

*Jerusalem is typically sung on St George’s Day in churches.

*April 23rd is the feast day of Saint George and the National Day for England.

*St George is most widely known for slaying a dragon.

*The most widely recognized symbol of St George’s Day is St George’s cross.

Here at Masterflex, we manufacture flexible hoses and ducting for the British public, here in the North West of England.

So if you need any products, hoses, clips and cuffs, contact our office.

Masterflex Technical Hoses Limited

Units G & H, Prince of Wales Business Park,

Vulcan Street, Oldham, OL1 4ER

Tel: 0161 626 8066     Fax: 0161 626 9066

Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm

Email: Marketing@masterflex-uk.com  or www.masterflex-uk.com

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April Fools
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April Fools

April Fools Day is celebrated every year on 1 April by playing practical jokes and spreading hoaxes. The jokes and their victims are called April fools. People playing April Fool jokes expose their prank by shouting April Fool.

How have you spent April fools?

Played any pranks on your fellow employees?

Here at Masterflex, we have been fooling a few members of staff by changing the keys on the keyboard etc.

Here is a list of pranks that you could play on your collegues…

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/18-april-fools-day-pranks-7642424

Masterflex Technical Hoses Limited
Units G & H, Prince of Wales Business Park,
Vulcan Street, Oldham, OL1 4ER
Tel: 0161 626 8066     Fax: 0161 626 9066

Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm

Email: marketing@masterflex-uk.com  or www.masterflex-uk.com

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Easter is nearly here

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Here at Masterflex, we are getting ready to enjoy the long weekend.

Relaxing, eating Easter treats and visiting family and friends is something we are all looking forward to.

Have you got any plans? Maybe an Easter egg hunt, baking, or time away for a couple of days?

Don’t forget Masterflex will be closed Good Friday and Easter Monday, but open as normal from Tuesday 5th April.

Masterflex Technical Hoses Limited
Units G & H, Prince of Wales Business Park,
Vulcan Street, Oldham, OL1 4ER
Tel: 0161 626 8066     Fax: 0161 626 9066

Monday – Friday: 8 – 5pm

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