Custom Flexible Connectors, Sleeves, Tubing, and Industrial Process Supplies

Reduce Dust Leaks | Improve Equipment Flexibility | Extend Connector Life

We help identify and implement the right Siftex solution for flexible process connections, custom sleeves, welded and sewn connectors, flexible tubing, industrial hoses, catch cloths, screener balls, and replacement connector components. From food processing and pharmaceuticals to chemicals, plastics, agriculture, and other bulk material handling industries, Siftex products help manufacturers improve product containment, reduce downtime, minimize dust leakage, and increase equipment reliability.

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Welded Connectors • Sewn Connectors • Flexible Sleeves • ClearFlex Tubing • Rubber Tubing • Industrial Hoses • Catch Cloths • Screener Balls

Siftex Clear-Flex SDX Connectors

Keep the material path visible through a selected flexible connector.

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Siftex Clear-Flex SDX Connectors — Siftex: Clear-Flex SDX Connectors. Manufacturer equipment example.

Clear-Flex SDX Connectors for your process

Keep the material path visible through a selected flexible connector.

Siftex Clear-Flex SDX is a transparent polyurethane connector material. Visibility helps operators see the product path, while the finished connector is developed around dimensions, movement, attachment and operating conditions.

Example: Observe a dry-material transfer through a clear flexible connection.

Also known as: Clear polyurethane connectors, transparent sleeves, Clear-Flex SDX.

See the product

transparent material supports visual inspection of flow and buildup.

Tailor the connection

review shape, dimensions and attachments.

Check compatibility

abrasion, cleaning chemistry and temperature determine suitability.

How It Works

Select material for the operating duty

Fabricate the required connector

Observe flow and inspect condition in service

Typical Materials & Industries

Dry ingredient transfers

observe flow and potential buildup.

Screening equipment

allow for motion without overstressing the connector.

Powder handling

review static, pressure and material-contact requirements.

Clear-Flex material overview

Siftex presents its Clear-Flex material and flexible-connection applications. This is a manufacturer product overview rather than a life-cycle test of your connector.

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Application & Process Context

Connection dimensions, offset and movement, product and cleaning chemistry, temperature, pressure or vacuum, abrasion, and any material-compliance documentation needed.

Siftex fabrication process for flexible connector sheet material.

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Configuration & Application Review

Equipment duty: Keep the material path visible through a selected flexible connector.
Selection basis: Connection dimensions, offset and movement, product and cleaning chemistry, temperature, pressure or vacuum, abrasion, and any material-compliance documentation needed.
Available configuration review: Connector shape and dimensions, Selected film construction, Attachment arrangement, Movement allowance, Cleaning compatibility, Material documentation.
Application verification: No. Siftex states that Clear-Flex SDX is not inherently metal detectable. If detectability is required, review a specifically documented alternative and test it with the actual inspection system.

Options to discuss

Connector shape and dimensions
Selected film construction
Attachment arrangement
Movement allowance
Cleaning compatibility
Material documentation

Application Questions

Is Clear-Flex SDX inherently metal detectable?

No. Siftex states that Clear-Flex SDX is not inherently metal detectable. If detectability is required, review a specifically documented alternative and test it with the actual inspection system.

What should I send RTS for a review?

Connection dimensions, offset and movement, product and cleaning chemistry, temperature, pressure or vacuum, abrasion, and any material-compliance documentation needed.

PDF Literature & Technical Resources

Confirm the complete quoted equipment, operating conditions and selected options for your application.

Compare Siftex Options

Use a welded sleeve

Welded Flexible Connectors >>

Join process equipment with a tailored flexible connection.

Example: Connect an equipment outlet to a moving machine while reviewing dust containment.

Also known as: Welded sleeves, flexible process connectors, custom transitions.

Use a sewn fabric

Sewn Flexible Connectors >>

Use selected fabric construction for a moving process connection.

Example: Connect a sifter discharge with a custom fabric sleeve suited to the movement.

Also known as: Siftsox, sewn sleeves, fabric connectors, sifter socks.

Select a rubber sleeve

Seamless Rubber Tubing >>

Choose a rubber sleeve around the product and operating conditions.

Example: Replace a flexible sleeve where the existing compound is affected by wear or cleaning chemistry.

Also known as: Seamless rubber sleeves, rubber connector tubing, elastomer sleeves.

Help clear the mesh

Screen-Cleaning Balls >>

Help keep screen openings clear from below the mesh.

Example: Review screen blinding where an existing ball-tray deck needs suitable replacement balls.

Also known as: Sifter balls, mesh-cleaning balls, deblinding balls, Better Balls.

Contain conveyor spills

Under-Conveyor Catch Cloths >>

Contain crumbs and loose material beneath a conveyor.

Example: Collect bakery crumbs under a conveyor instead of allowing them to fall across the area below.

Also known as: Bakery crumb catchers, catch cloths, under-conveyor containment.