High-temperature · up to +125 °C

AIRDUC® TPE 363 (MD)

Suction and pressure hose in thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), heat-resistant up to +125 °C continuously and peak +150 °C. Designed for transport of hot and cold gases, powder, bulk materials and granulates. Ideal for granulate dryers, hot air dryers and general industrial applications where medium temperature and flexibility must be combined. Service from −40 °C, making it usable from cold rooms to hot process installations.

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−40 to +125 °C Peak +150 °C TPE wall Suction + pressure

−40 to +125 °C
Peak +150 °C
TPE wall (abrasion-resistant)
Highly flexible
Suction + pressure
Cut to length

Why this hose?

AIRDUC® TPE 363 (MD) uses thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) as material choice — a family of materials combining the properties of rubber (flexibility, abrasion resistance) with thermoplastic properties (melt processing, recyclability). In practice this means a hose more robust than pure PVC but still flexible enough to be routed around obstacles.

The wide temperature range (−40 to +125 °C continuous, peak +150 °C) makes the hose particularly suited for drying applications in industry where the transported air is hot but not extremely hot. Granulate dryers are the classic use case — hot airflow through the hose dries plastic granulates before injection moulding.

Where it is used

In the plastics industry the hose typically sits on granulate dryers — the hose connects the dryer tank to the dosing system on the injection moulding machine. The medium is typically +80-120 °C air.

In the printing industry it's used on UV and IR dryers on offset machines, where hot air or steam is transported through the dryer zone.

In everyday talk we call it a "TPE drying hose" — it's industry standard for hot drying applications.

Technical specifications

Technical specifications for AIRDUC® TPE 363 (MD).

Material	TPE wall, rigid PVC spiral
Temperature	−40 to +125 °C (peak +150 °C)
Conformity	REACH, RoHS
Cut to length	Yes
Manufacturer SKU group	3630000

Dimensions and ordering

Standard dimensions for AIRDUC® TPE 363 (MD).

Dimensions, pressure and vacuum data for AIRDUC® TPE 363 (MD)
Inner Ø [mm]	Outer Ø [mm]	Working pressure DIN 26057, 10 % elong. [bar]	Vacuum axially fixed [bar]	Bend radius [mm]	Max. length [m]	Weight [kg/m]	Roll [m]	Article no.
25	33	0.93	0.195	21	15	0.2	—	36300250000
28	36	0.93	0.195	22	15	0.22	—	36300280000
30	38	0.93	0.195	23	15	0.23	—	36300300000
32	40	0.87	0.19	24	15	0.25	10	36300320000
38	46	0.74	0.175	27	15	0.29	10	36300380000
40	48	0.705	0.17	28	15	0.3	10	36300400000
45	53	0.63	0.16	31	15	0.34	—	36300450000
50.5	58.5	0.565	0.15	33	15	0.38	10	36300500000
55	63	0.475	0.115	36	15	0.42	—	36300550000
60	68	0.475	0.115	38	15	0.46	10	36300600000
64.5	72.5	0.44	0.1	41	15	0.49	10	36300650000
70	78	0.41	0.085	43	15	0.53	—	36300700000
75	83	0.38	0.08	46	15	0.56	—	36300750000
80	88	0.36	0.07	48	15	0.6	10	36300800000
90	98	0.32	0.065	53	15	0.67	10	36300900000
100	108	0.29	0.05	58	15	0.74	10	36301000000
110	118	0.26	0.045	63	15	0.82	—	36301100000
126.5	134.5	0.23	0.035	71	15	0.93	10	36301250000
130	138	0.22	0.035	73	15	0.96	—	36301300000
151.5	159.5	0.195	0.035	83	15	1.08	10	36301500000
160	168	0.16	0.025	91	15	1.13	—	36301600000
180	188	0.16	0.025	98	15	1.27	—	36301800000
202.3	210.3	0.145	0.025	108	15	1.7	10	36302000000
250	258	0.115	0.02	133	15	2.1	—	36302500000
300	308	—	—	185	10	2.51	—	36303000000

Fields without a value (—) are not specified in the manufacturer's factsheet. Overpressure and underpressure values are recommended operating limits; the product can be subjected to higher loads on request. Bend radius is measured along the inside of the hose bend.

Standards and compliance

AIRDUC® TPE 363 (MD) conforms to:

REACH and RoHS. EU directives for chemicals and hazardous substances.

Documentation and downloads

Additional documents about this hose, its compliance and installation. Click to download as PDF in a new tab.

Datasheet (Particulair) Our 4-page datasheet with specifications, dimension table, applications and contact info. PDF REACH declaration Manufacturer declaration of REACH compliance (EC 1907/2006). PDF · 2026 RoHS declaration Manufacturer declaration of RoHS directive compliance. PDF · 2025 ISO 9001 certificate Quality management certificate for the production. PDF Installation guidelines General installation guidelines. PDF · 2025

Help with material selection

Although this hose isn't ATEX-relevant, these two articles provide useful background on electrical resistance and industrial safety — important if you later combine the hose with electrical equipment or work in mixed environments:

ESD

The invisible weakest link

Why a conductive or antistatic hose isn't sufficient on its own — and what grounding means for the complete system.

Read the article

ESD

Know your ohm

The difference between antistatic and conductive, which resistance limits apply where, and how to measure them correctly.

Read the article

Industries that use it

AIRDUC® TPE 363 (MD) is used in industrial dryers and general high-temperature drying applications:

In the plastics and polymer industry it's standard on granulate dryers. The wide temperature range covers both the cold plastic pellet side and the hot air supply to the dryer tank.

In printing and paper processing it's used on dryer zones, where hot air or steam is transported between process steps.

Custom lengths and assemblies

The hose is delivered on 10 m and 20 m rolls. We cut to length and fit fittings or couplings as a finished assembly.

For serial deliveries we can establish consistent assembly.

See our custom hose assemblies

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Frequently asked questions

What is TPE?

Thermoplastic elastomer — a family of materials combining the properties of rubber (flexibility, abrasion resistance) with thermoplastic properties (melt processing). TPE is more broadly used in industrial hoses than PVC at temperatures above +80 °C.

Does it tolerate +150 °C continuously?

No, +150 °C is peak. Continuous service is +125 °C. For continuously higher temperatures choose a silicone hose (NORFLEX® SIL 408 up to +180 °C) or metal hose.

Is it ATEX-approved?

No. The TPE wall is insulating without conductive or antistatic properties.

Does it tolerate moisture and condensate?

Yes. TPE has good resistance to moisture and condensate. For continuous service with large amounts of condensate, drainage should be designed in.

Is it food-grade?

No. Standard TPE 363 (MD) is not food-grade certified. For food contact choose AIRDUC® PE 362 FOOD (MD) or a silicone-based hose.

Can I get it with specific couplings?

Yes. We cut the hose and fit hose bands, clamp ring, threaded or bayonet couplings as a finished assembly.