Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include systems and methods for providing a filter that is sealed solely with mechanical forces. The filter may be a high pressure filter used in semiconductor manufacturing. In various embodiments, the filter includes a housing with an angled end and a filter element disposed inside the housing. The filter further includes a fluid fitting with an angled side. The angled side of the fitting has a different angle than the angled end of the housing. The filter also includes a compression collar fitted over the housing to compress the housing and the fitting. The result is a filter that may be used as a high-pressure fluid restrictor. The filter uses only mechanical seals to provide leak-proof highly filtered fluids in which impurities, contaminants and particulates are removed.

Abstract: A lightweight hose assembly (10) of the type adapted for conveying fuels, halogens, and other volatile corrosive fluids is disclosed. The assembly (10) includes a tubular inner liner (12) including a polymeric fluorocarbon material resistant to chemical and heat degradation. A reinforcing layer (14) having gaps extending therethrough is disposed about the inner liner (12). The assembly (10) further includes an outer fluoropolymer coating (16) dispersed throughout the reinforcing layer (14). The hose assembly (10) is characterized by including at least one polymeric fluorocarbon reinforcing layer (18) disposed about the reinforcing layer (14) for increasing strength and flexibility while providing assistance to chemical build-up and degradation to the hose assembly (10).

Abstract: A lightweight hose assembly (10) of the type adapted for conveying fuels and other corrosive fluids is disclosed. The assembly (10) includes a tubular inner liner (12) including a polymeric fluorocarbon material resistant to chemical and heat degradation. A reinforcing layer (14) having gaps extending therethrough is disposed about the inner linear (12). The assembly (10) further includes an outer fluorocarbon coating (16) dispersed throughout the reinforcing layer (14) The hose assembly (10) is characterized by including a metallic reinforcing layer (18) disposed about the reinforcing layer (14) for increasing the strength and bending properties of the hose assembly (10).

Abstract: A lightweight hose assembly (10) of the type adapted for conveying fuels and other corrosive fluids is disclosed. The assembly (10) includes a tubular inner liner (12) including a polymeric fluorocarbon material resistant to chemical and heat degradation. A reinforcing layer (14) having gaps extending therethrough is disposed about the inner liner (12). The assembly (10) further includes an outer fluorocarbon coating (16) dispersed throughout the reinforcing layer (14). The hose assembly (10) is characterized by including a metallic reinforcing layer (18) disposed about the reinforcing layer (14) for increasing the strength and bending properties of the hose assembly (10).