Xtraflex

What Xtraflex does

Xtraflex is a UK-headquartered manufacturer of PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) hose assemblies, established in 2003 by a team with over 30 years of prior experience in PTFE and hose production. Operating from its headquarters and assembly site in Dodworth, Barnsley (S75 3LS), with a manufacturing subsidiary (Xtraflex NV) in Lier, Belgium, the company designs and builds bespoke hose assemblies in sizes from 3/16" to 6" bore, combining in-house manufactured PTFE liners with stainless steel vacuum spirals and over-braids, plus a wide range of fittings including PTFE-lined flanges, Tri-clamps, camlocks, SMS, DKD, RJT, and BSPP flat seat variants. Its product portfolio is organised into clearly differentiated lines: Smooth Flow (premium flexible smoothbore for hygienic applications), Core Flow (low-profile convoluted for cleanability), Convo Flow (traditional high-profile convoluted), Super Flow (350 bar high-pressure), Speed Flow and Easy Flow (general-purpose self-assembly), and specialty ranges covering silicone (Sil Flow), food-grade NBR (Lacto Flow, Beer Flow), and electrically/steam trace-heated hoses. The company's hoses are specified across temperature ranges of -70°C to +260°C and vacuum ratings up to 947mbar with the proprietary vacuum spiral, and are backed by ISO 9001:2015, FDA 21 CFR 177.1550 and 178.3297, US Pharmacopeia Class VI, BPSA/FDA leachables and extractables, 3-A Sanitary Standards, European Migration Directive 1935/2004, and ATEX Group IIA/IIB/IIC certifications, qualifying them for pharmaceutical, biotech, food and beverage, chemical, hydraulic, automotive and specialist (auto-sport, refrigeration, brewery, cosmetics) applications.

Name

Xtraflex

Legal name

Xtraflex Ltd.

Website

https://xtraflex.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Xtraflex is a UK-headquartered manufacturer of bespoke PTFE hose assemblies, founded in 2003, serving pharmaceutical, food and beverage, chemical, hydraulic, automotive, and specialist industries from facilities in the UK and Belgium.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial hose manufacturing

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Hoses & Tubing (Rubber/Elastomer) (IMANALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH), Pipe Fittings, Couplings & Connectors (IMADALAD)

Keywords

• PTFE hose manufacturing
• Industrial hose assemblies
• Flexible hose solutions
• Hygienic fluid transfer
• High pressure hoses

Headquarters

HQ city

Dodworth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. PTFE Hose Assembly Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of bespoke PTFE hose assemblies to customer specifications, including full hose inspection, unique tagging, and pressure testing prior to dispatch. Full 3.1 material certification available on request.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Xtraflex designs and manufactures bespoke PTFE hose assemblies and complementary food-grade and heated hoses for industrial customers. Products span smoothbore, convoluted, and high-pressure PTFE hoses (3/16" to 6" bore) with a range of fittings including PTFE-lined variants, supported by full inspection, unique tagging, pressure testing, and optional 3.1 material certification.

Product overview

Xtraflex is a PTFE hose manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of flexible hose solutions. The product range includes three core PTFE hose types: Smooth Flow (smoothbore with vacuum spiral for hygienic applications), Core Flow (shallow convoluted for cleanability), and Convo Flow (traditional deep convoluted for maximum flexibility). High pressure needs are addressed by Super Flow (350 bar rated), while general purpose options include Speed Flow and Easy Flow. The company also produces silicone and NBR food grade hoses (Sil Flow, Lacto Flow, Beer Flow) for food and pharmaceutical applications, plus heated hoses for specialized environments. All PTFE hoses are manufactured in-house with braid options including stainless steel, polypropylene, and PVDF, and can be combined with PTFE-lined fittings for enhanced chemical resistance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Smooth Flow: Premium non-convoluted, ultra hygienic flexible PTFE hose with embedded stainless steel vacuum spiral and 304 stainless steel over braid. Ideal for pharmaceutical and food industries.
• Core Flow
• Convo Flow
• Super Flow
• Speed Flow
• Easy Flow
• Aero Flow
• Sil Flow
• Lacto Flow
• Beer Flow

Products and services

• Smooth Flow Premium non-convoluted, ultra-hygienic flexible PTFE hose with embedded stainless steel vacuum spiral and 304 stainless steel over-braid, offering high flow rates and full vacuum resistance. Targeted at pharmaceutical, food, and biotech industries for hygienic transfer applications.
• Core Flow Low profile heavy walled convoluted PTFE hose with external stainless steel vacuum spiral and 304 stainless steel braid, featuring shallow convolutions for excellent drainability, cleanability, and vacuum resistance.
• Convo Flow Traditional high profile deep convoluted medium wall PTFE hose with optional vacuum spiral and various braid options, delivering ultimate flexibility and good drainability for pharmaceutical, chemical, and automotive markets.
• Super Flow High pressure PTFE hose with working pressure of 350 bar in all sizes (1/4" to 1"), featuring a double sintered liner for minimum diffusion rates and suitable for gas transport applications.
• Speed Flow Standard smoothbore PTFE hose suitable for self-assembly with hydraulic tails and ferrules, featuring an easy-crimp design and aimed at hydraulic and automotive industries.
• Easy Flow Standard convoluted PTFE hose suitable for self-assembly with a ferrule range, available from stock and aimed at hydraulic and automotive industries.
• Aero Flow High pressure specialty hose option designed for demanding auto-sport applications.
• Sil Flow High quality FDA-approved silicone food grade hose that is odourless, taste-free, and offers excellent resistance to weathering, ozone, and abrasion. Suitable for cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and food products.
• Lacto Flow NBR food grade suction and delivery hose with a wide range of approvals, odourless and taste-free, suitable for dairy and food applications with excellent cleanability.
• Beer Flow Specialist hose designed for brewery applications with appropriate food grade certifications.
• Heated Hoses Specialist heated hoses utilizing a range of heating systems including electrical trace heating and steam. Used in pharmaceutical, refrigeration, food, and similar industrial applications requiring temperature-maintained transfer.

Quantifiable outcome

• Vacuum ratings up to 947mbar in sizes 1/2" to 2" (Smooth-Flow) and up to 4" (Convo-Flow)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Aflex Hose (Watson-Marlow / Spirax Group): The most direct competitor in PTFE hose manufacturing, now part of Watson-Marlow (Spirax Group). Targets the same pharmaceutical, chemical, and food applications with overlapping smoothbore and convoluted PTFE hose ranges and similar certifications.
• Trelleborg (Trelleborg Industrial Solutions): Manufactures polymer and PTFE hoses for industrial, chemical, and pharma process applications. Highly comparable in material focus (fluoropolymer/elastomer hoses) and end-market overlap.
• Watson-Marlow (Spirax Group): Parent of Aflex Hose and a major supplier of process hose and fluid path solutions to pharmaceutical and food customers. Overlaps directly with Xtraflex on hygienic smoothbore and convoluted PTFE hose assemblies.

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: Global industrial fluid handling giant with a broad hose, fittings, and fluid systems portfolio that overlaps with Xtraflex in hydraulic, chemical, and process applications — including PTFE-lined hose products for aggressive media.
• Swagelok: Broad incumbent in fluid system components including fittings and hoses for chemical, pharma, and oil & gas — competes with Xtraflex at the fittings/fluid transfer layer where PTFE-lined assemblies are specified.
• Gates Industrial: Large-scale manufacturer of industrial and hydraulic hoses, including high-pressure PTFE lines. Directly overlaps with Xtraflex's Super Flow and hydraulic/automotive hose offerings.
• Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics (now Saint-Gobain Life Sciences): Produces flexible tubing and hose products including PTFE and fluoropolymer lines for pharmaceutical, biotech, and food processing — directly comparable application focus to Xtraflex's pharma and biotech customer base.
• Eaton: Diversified industrial manufacturer with a hydraulic hose and fluid conveyance portfolio that overlaps with Xtraflex's Speed Flow / hydraulic / automotive offerings, particularly in industrial and mobile equipment.

Emerging players

• Polyfluor: Dutch manufacturer of PTFE and fluoropolymer hoses serving pharmaceutical, chemical, and semiconductor markets in Europe — a regional/niche specialist with comparable product range and customer overlap to Xtraflex.
• Technetics Group: Manufactures specialty hose and sealing products, including PTFE-lined assemblies, for chemical, semiconductor, and aerospace applications. Adjacent competitor with overlapping material science and customer verticals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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