Type LAFG-SS

Part of the Stainless Steel Flexible Conduit Family and Food Grade Conduit Family.

A UL-listed liquidtight stainless steel flexible conduit that is antimicrobial and is designed for a variety of installations requiring motion, vibration, and bending on food processing equipment. It offers excellent resistance to corrosion.

Construction:

Inner Core:

• Corrosion-resistant continuous strip of 316L Stainless Steel.
• 1/2″ – 2″ Fully Interlocked Profile

Liquidtight Jacket:

• Flexible PVC made from an FDA-approved compound
• Formulated for “Splash Zone” food and beverage contact
• Meets FDA CFR21 and NSF 51/61 requirements
• Resistant to Oils and Mild Acids
• Flame Retardant
• Sunlight Resistant (UV)
• Also available with a clear jacketing, with product differentiations: Spec Sheet Inches | Metric

Application:

• Formerly Type LSSFG
• Provides a liquidtight flexible protective wiring raceway

Type LAFG-SS is a Certified Component for NSF/ANSI 169 special purpose food equipment. The following points are in addition to all of the NEC (ANSI/NFPA-70)  Article 350 installation guidelines outlined for Type LA  [NEMA RV3] flexible liquidtight conduit:

• Smooth exterior for easy washdown
• Resistant to Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach)
• NEW Antimicrobial jacket with biocide additive
• Intended for use with Standard Liquidtight Connectors
• Direct burial
• Installations in hazardous (classified) locations:
  • Class I Div. 2: Article 501.10 (B)(2) & 501.30 (B)
  • Class II Div. 1: Article 502.10 (A)(2) & 502.30 (B) Div. 2: 502.10 (B)(2)
  • Class III Div. 1: Article 503.10 (A)(3) & 503.30 (B) Div. 2: 503.10 (B)

Industries Served:

• Poultry Processing & Misc. Food Manufacturing (SIC 2015)
• Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (SIC 2011)
• Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (SIC 2834)
• Food Packaging, Canning and Bottling

Markets:

Food Processing, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals