Flexible articulated metal tube system – gFlex
- pressure-resistant and sealed up to 50 bar coolant pressure
- minimal pressure loss
- extremely easy to use thanks to mechanically pre-locked base elements
- corrosion resistant
- modular design, can be put together in different ways
- can be combined with all Grindaix needle nozzles
- incl. gFlex characteristic and connection for the Coolant Display
The experts at Grindaix GmbH have developed the flexible articulated metal tube system, gFlex, for optimized cooling lubricant supply in CNC grinding machines. Thanks to its special design, the gFlex has optimal flow properties with maximum flexibility.
The components of the gFlex can be combined with each other in a wide variety of ways, thus forming a flexible design for every machine room. The special design facilitates assembly, since the basic elements are already mechanically pre-locked, which considerably simplifies alignment in the grinding machine. In addition, the gFlex product range includes a variety of adapters as an interface for your grinding machines. The gFlex offers a bending radius of r = 60 mm, an inner cross-section of up to 12.4 mm and a positional stability of up to an operating pressure of 50 bar. This results in a maximum volume flow with minimal pressure loss. The overview of the gFlex installation lengths allows you to quickly determine the length of the individual elements and choose the best combination.
The pressure sensor connection makes it possible to use the coolant metal articulated tube with coolant measuring and control systems such as the Coolant Display, and all our Grindaix nozzles are compatible with the gFlex. By combining one of our individual nozzles with our Coolant Display, we can achieve an optimal supply situation for your machining tasks and machines.
All this makes the gFlex an optimal coolant metal articulated tube for all machine tools in the field of grinding and beyond.!
The Grindaix gFlex coolant-metal-flexible tube system is
- modularly extendable
- adaptable in terms of length and radii
- easily adjustable (mechanically pre-locked)
- suitable for oil and emulsion
- leak-proof and pressure-resistant (50 bar) and
- compatible with all Grindaix nozzles.
We look forward to your request!
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| Grindaix_gFlex_Katalog_EN_2024.pdf | 15.945 KB | download | |
| gFlex_Einbaulaengen_EN.pdf | 19.878 KB | download | |
| Grindaix_Questionnaire_fillable_needle_nozzle_design.pdf | 641 KB | download |
Produktanfrage
An overview of all gFlex components:
We offer a wide variety of components for the gFlex. These include various lengths of basic elements, different types of angled pieces and nozzles, and machine- and nozzle-side adapters and quick couplers. Here is an overview:
Basic elements(01)
Basic elements L=50mm gFlex-M-01-050
Basic elements L=80mm gFlex-M-01-080
Basic elements L=120mm
gFlex-M-01-120
Basic elements L=150mm
gFlex-M-01-150
Angle pieces
Anglepiece 90°
gFlex-M-02-W90
Anglepiece 45°
gFlex-M-02-W45
T-piece
gFlex-M-02-TS
Pressure intake
(up to 10 bar)
gFlex-M-02-DA
Nozzles (03)
Needle nozzle 45mm
ND-45-gFlex
Needle nozzle 85mm
ND-85-gFlex
Adapter on G 1/4"
(Lechleradapter)
gFlex-M-02-A14
Round nozzle Ø2,0-8,0mm
gFlex-M-03-RD[2-8]
Angle nozzle 45° Ø6mm
gFlex-M-03-WD45
Angle nozzle 90° Ø6mm
gFlex-M-03-WD90
Adapter machine side
Adapter G 3/8"
(machine side)
gFlex-M-02-M38
Schnellwechsler G 3/8"
(machine side)
gFlex-M-02-S38
Pressure-quick-change system (machine side)
gFlex-M-02-DS38
Adapter G 1/2"
(machine side)
gFlex-M-02-M12
Adapter on the nozzle site
Adapter G 1/2" (nozzle side)
gFlex-M-02-D12
Adapter G 3/8" (nozzle side)
gFlex-M-02-D38
Order an individual component configuration
Get to know your gFlex better – length of individual elements:
The individual gFlex elements, such as the base elements, have different lengths. This means that they create a unique overall picture with different bending options and overall sizes each time they are put together. We have created a components length overview to help you plan the coolant-metal flexible tubes. With the help of the overview, you can more easily determine the required gFlex elements for your application.
ND-45-gFlex - An example of our compatible nozzles
The Grindaix “ND-45-gFlex” nozzle can be easily connected to the gFlex thanks to the G3/8” connection and provides a reliable cooling lubricant supply. A rough overview and further advantages of our ‘ND-45-gFlex’ can be found here:
ND-45-gFlex in detail:
Product advantages:
- 45 mm supply width
- variable connection options thanks to two feed openings
- easy installation
- compatible with Grindaix coolant pointer and Grindaix coolant display
- long service life
The ND-gFlex is one of our newly developed standard needle nozzles. It is available in supply widths of 45 mm and 85 mm. Due to its design, it can be attached both from the side and from above. The nozzle openings (on the side and bottom) are suitable either for supplying coolant (coolant) or for connecting the nozzle to a Grindaix coolant display. The built-in needle nozzles are compatible with the Grindaix Coolant Pointer for precise, laser-assisted alignment of the gFlex nozzle to the cutting point. The compact design allows the nozzle to be used even in particularly narrow machine sections.
Effective cooling lubricant supply with the gFlex:
The flexible cooling lubricant metal articulated tube - gFlex from Grindaix GmbH has been specially developed for cooling lubricant supply in CNC grinding machines. Thanks to its special design, it has optimum flow properties with maximum flexibility. This keeps the pipe friction resistance in the gFlex metal articulated hose as low as possible and the cooling lubricant can reach the intended location directly. The gFlex in use cooling a grinding wheel. See for yourself how the articulated metal hose can be flexibly aligned when supplying cooling lubricant:
Everything included - The gFlex product catalog
Our gFlex product catalog summarizes all coolant metal articulated tube elements and facts at a glance:
